RARUK Automation has signed a new partnership deal with innovative AI vision company Cambrian Robotics. Cambrian Vision is a robust vision system that can operate in challenging light conditions and can easily identify parts made from a variety of materials. RARUK Automation offers the full range of 6 axis collaborative robots, from Danish manufacturer Universal […]
PI has completed the construction of additional electronics production space at its Rosenheim, Germany site. With investments of around $2.3M and a 30% increase in space, PI is strengthening its global development and production centre and the economic development of the region. Pictured left to right: Rosenheim Lord Mayor Andreas Marz; PI location manager Markus […]
Micro-Epsilon has enhanced its optoNCDT 1220 series of entry-level laser triangulation sensors. A new version has been launched with advanced IO-Link. This reduces costs through simplified integration and installation, faster commissioning and reduced programming effort. The optoNCDT 1220 series of laser triangulation sensors are used for precise, high resolution distance, displacement and position measurements in […]
Anyone dealing with plant and machinery should have one thing above all: up-to-date information on machinery safety. And that’s what every delegate obtains when they get involved in training with Pilz Automation UK. Driven by experts in the field with proven industry experience and solution-led anecdotes to match, every course participant can be sure they […]
Mouser Electronics has unveiled the newest chapter in its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, which focuses on the emerging landscape of Industry 5.0. In this next phase of industrialisation, human, environmental and social considerations will factor into the advanced technology, robotics and smart machines on the factory floor of the future. Building on the […]
At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, TEN Editor Mark Simms visits the Bosch Rexroth stand, and talks to Mark Fursland, managing director of CCS Technology, about the integration of robotics into automation systems. The Bosch Rexroth demo in the Action Arena at MachineBuilding.Live showed the integration of a 7-axis Kassow Robot with the VarioFlow Plus conveyor system, complete […]
Delta has announced a major advancement in robotics simulation. Its flagship product, the D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (cobots), now integrates with NVIDIA Omniverse – a platform of application programming interfaces (APIs), software development kits, and services that enable developers to harness Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) for physical AI – and NVIDIA Isaac Sim, a reference […]
Trio Motion Technology has launched Motion-PLC, a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics, and logic. Motion-PLC provides Trio’s advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC to reduce the cost and complexity of machine design. The new controller combines multi-axis motion control and IEC language programming with Trio’s […]
Fortress Safety has announced a significant upgrade to the connectivity capabilities of it popular tGard range of configurable access and control solutions, which is now compatible with IO-Link Safety. This development offers enhanced connectivity, faster integration, and even more versatility in industrial applications. Choosing tGard with IO-Link Safety results in: Reduced cabling and installation cost: A […]
Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has expanded its direct presence in Ireland with the founding of a new division, Micro-Epsilon Ireland. The new company is located in the Dublin region and is headed by Regional Sales Manager, Robert Redmond (pictured). The new office will look to provide customers in the Republic of Ireland with local support, sales […]
igus makes predictive maintenance simple
Now more than ever, downtime is costly. To combat this, igus developed i.Cee, a smart plastics system that turns passive components into intelligent assets. By analysing data from sensors embedded in energy chains, bearings, and cables, i.Cee enables dynamic service life prediction, real-time alerts, and automated maintenance scheduling. Whether you are running high-speed packaging lines […]
igus introduces new humanoid robot
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? Motion plastics specialist, igus is offering its first humanoid robot, ‘Iggy Rob’. According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among […]
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. igus has introduced its own quadruped robot, the SID1 bionic robot. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped […]
RARUK Automation to offer collaborative 7th axis
Leading automation distributor, RARUK Automation, has announced a new partnership with Thomson, a Regal Rexnord Brand. The global leader in mechanical motion technology recently launched the Movotrak CTU (cobot transfer unit). RARUK Automation, known for supplying Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots), can now offer Movotrak CTU as a complimentary product to its customers. The Movotrak […]
Live pick-and-pace demo at MachineBuilding.Live
For 2025, a key attraction at MachineBuilding.Live is the expanded number of Action Areas where leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. The LG Motion Action Area will showcase a live precision pick-and-place demonstration in an industrial automation setting. Visitors […]
Cobot boosts out-of-hours productivity at EMS
Based in Dorset, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) is a supplier of small DC motors and linear actuators. Equipped with the latest CNC machine tools and a dedicated gear cutting suite, EMS manufactures bespoke actuation systems for a range of industries. In order to boost output and keep production running after working hours, EMS has deployed […]
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OMRON robots automate poultry packing line
CP Foods UK is a major poultry producer supplying leading retailers, manufacturers and foodservice operators across the UK. With operations rooted in food safety, quality, and adaptability, the company constantly seeks ways to respond to shifting retailer and consumer demands. In its UK facilities, CP Foods UK prepares and packages chicken products for a dynamic […]
Automation and robotics for brewing and beverage
ABB and its machine and factory automation business, B&R Industrial Automation, will exhibit brewery and beverage technologies together at drinktec 2025, the world economic summit for the beverage and liquid food industry, giving visitors a chance to see how ABB technologies combine to optimise operations across the full production cycle. Spanning process control, adaptive manufacturing […]
Cobot sparkles in food factory cleaning solution
Samey Robotics and Rbot9 have chosen the FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot to power a game-changing cleaning system they have jointly developed for food factories. Named VOTTA, inspired by the Icelandic word for ‘certify’ and echoing the sound of ‘Þvotta’ (‘washing’), the system offers overhead, automated cleaning of large-scale areas without bulky structures or layout changes. […]