Yamaha Robotics FA Section reports that robots from its competitively priced SCARA portfolio have enabled a customer making injection-molded products to implement traceability, as well as raising output and improving quality. Injection molded parts tend to be produced in large volumes yet, at the same time, quality expectations are high. Even small cosmetic defects can […]
FANUC UK has announced an agreement with Reeco Automation to incorporate the FANUC CRX range of collaborative robots into the RB series of robot palletisers. As manual loading becomes an increasingly harder role to recruit, Reeco’s automated end-of-line RB Palletiser systems have grown in popularity, particularly among food and beverage producers. By extending the RB […]
Comau has agreed to collaborate with multiple industry-leading companies, at an international level, addressing the need for affordable automation to drive advanced on-demand manufacturing applications. The collaborations are aimed at numerous sectors, from automotive, naval and aerospace to energy, microfactories, mold and tooling, construction and beyond. By accelerating automation for advanced manufacturing everywhere, Comau now […]
MVTec Software has launched the new version of MVTec HALCON. Version 25.05 of the standard machine vision software includes numerous improvements as well as a new technology that combines deep learning algorithms with classic methods. “We always want to offer our customers the latest machine vision technologies and continuously update existing features. With the new […]
The pressure on machine builders is mounting: shorter lead times, a shortage of technical personnel, and rising expectations around flexibility and data integration. In this context, Lenze aims to be more than a provider of automation technology. With a combination of ready-to-use software modules, digital twins, open-source technology, and targeted training programs, the company brings […]
Aerotech is launching the latest generation of its Hexapod technology. The compact six-axis positioner combines precise movements with high load capacity and simple integration. The optimised design also offers excellent repeatability and minimal increments down to the nanometre range. The HEX150-125HL was developed for maximum precision in positioning. Its sophisticated design with simplified cabling and […]
Humanoid robot development is progressing at an impressive pace. The power struggle between the US and China, along with advances in AI, battery development and mechanics, has led performance improvements among the metal men. automatica will show how far this development has progressed by now. The humanoids from China recently had an opportunity to show […]
ABB’s PixelPaint technology has been deployed at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant in Germany, where it complements the site’s conventional painting processes by enabling the precise and efficient application of intricate paint designs. The sustainable and resource-saving technology began operation in 2025 as the luxury manufacturer develops new personalised options for its most exclusive models. “PixelPaint […]
Whether smart process monitoring, AI in robotics or innovative healthtech solutions – image processing is increasingly becoming the driving force behind industrial automation. IDS Imaging Development Systems will be demonstrating at automatica 2025 in hall B5, booth 203, how easy it is to capture, analyse and optimise processes with modern industrial cameras. uEye Live: Streaming, […]
Shibaura Machine is set to exhibit at Automate 2025, taking place 12-15 May in Detroit, Michigan. At booth 3244, the company will demonstrate the complete range of THE series SCARA robots – including live high-speed payload movement with the largest model, the THE1000 – alongside the versatile 6-axis TVM1200. Developed by Shibaura Machine, formerly known […]
Motion plastics and low-cost automation at MACH 2026
igus returns to MACH with a comprehensive range of engineering innovations designed to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime and deliver long‑term cost savings for manufacturers across all industry. With the UK operation based in Northampton, igus develops lubrication‑free motion plastics that replace traditional metal components, increasing performance while eliminating the need for grease and maintenance. […]
RBTX DOBOT partner launch hailed a success
igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with DOBOT Robotics. The event brought together engineers, system integrators, manufacturers and automation specialists to explore how flexible robotic solutions can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, without the complexity traditionally associated with industrial automation. Live demonstrations showcased collaborative […]
What role does AI play in art?
The River of Light festival in Liverpool showcased ‘Face Value’, a captivating installation co-created by PhD student Emma Brass from the University of Liverpool and Venya Krutikov, co-founder of The Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory. Blending artificial intelligence, robotics, and visual art, Face Value invites visitors to confront how technology perceives and redefines reality. The […]
Greater reach and flexibility for industrial automation
With Thomson’s Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), Rodriguez is offering a collaborative reach extension for cobots for the first time. The solution extends the workspace by a movable 7th axis and enables a cobot to be deployed at multiple stations within a production line. This allows production processes to be structured more flexibly and robot […]
Regal Rexnord announces collaboration with FANUC
Regal Rexnord has announced a strategic collaboration with robotics and automation leader FANUC to deliver a fully integrated collaborative robotics solution that combines expertise from many of its brands. The solution leverages Thomson linear motion technology alongside Boston Gear gearheads, Huco couplings and Kollmorgen motors and software, enabling FANUC CRX users to deploy the Thomson […]
Rodriguez brings Cobot Transfer Unit to AMB
From 15 to 19 September 2026, Rodriguez will be showcasing the MovoTrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU) at AMB in Stuttgart. With the MovoTrak CTU, Rodriguez is offering, for the first time, a collaboratively designed range extension for cobots. The solution expands the working area by adding a movable 7th axis and enables a cobot to […]
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Endoline appoints new engineering manager
Endoline Automation has appointed Christopher Tracey as engineering manager, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in its in-house expertise as demand grows for its end-of-line packaging systems in the UK and international markets. Christopher’s appointment reflects Endoline’s continued growth and commitment to investing in its engineering capability. He will lead the engineering team while working alongside […]
Gourmet-food-maker automates packaging process
Rockwell Automation has announced that Cranswick, one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of premium gourmet foods, has commissioned a new robotic end-of-line pick-and-place system using autonox Robotics. Every year, Cranswick produces millions of “pigs-in-blankets” (sausages wrapped in bacon) for the Christmas market. The final stage of the process – picking the sausages off the conveyor belt […]
Universal Robots hosts Food & Beverage Masterclass
The Food & Beverage Masterclass, hosted by Universal Robots in June, 2026 at Riseholme Park in Lincoln, brought together industry professionals for a practical and engaging half-day event focused on end of line automation with collaborative robots (cobots). Designed to give attendees a clear understanding of how automation can be successfully implemented in food and […]