Guarantee safety for both man and the machine
By August 31, 2023 Read More →

Guarantee safety for both man and the machine

Visitors to MachineBuilding.Live will be able to discuss topics of identification and access management, as well as their individual machinery safety issues and solutions with Pilz in-house safety experts on Stand 41. Now more than ever, safety cannot be guaranteed without also taking security into account. So how do you guarantee employee protection against machine […]

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Sumitomo brings own-brand robots to PLAST 2023
By August 31, 2023 Read More →

Sumitomo brings own-brand robots to PLAST 2023

At PLAST 2023 in Milan, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia will showcase its SAM own-brand robotics series, alongside two energy-efficient and compact IntElect machines equipped with digital tools and remote monitoring. Showcasing itself as a ‘one-stop’ supplier of advanced and sustainable all-electric injection moulding systems, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will release its machine status systems to the […]

How to automate small and midsized enterprises
By August 31, 2023 Read More →

How to automate small and midsized enterprises

Labour shortage has become one of the most pressing challenges for small and midsized enterprises (SME) in OECD countries. The manufacturing sector is hit especially hard by high job vacancy rates. Since robots are becoming easier to install, implement and operate, SMEs have greater access to automation. The new Go4Robotics online platform by IFR provides […]

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Safety distance determined simply and safely
By August 30, 2023 Read More →

Safety distance determined simply and safely

The new browser-based software tool, Safety Distance Calculator, from Pilz enables users to calculate safety distances for all common safety light curtains on the market simply and quickly. The free, digital calculation tool uses the values entered to determine the necessary safety distance and suggest the appropriate light curtain in each case. Users can choose […]

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Camera sensors key for robotic PET bottle inspection
By August 30, 2023 Read More →

Camera sensors key for robotic PET bottle inspection

Sewtec Automation, a market leader in bespoke automation for a wide range of industries, has developed an advanced inspection machine for PET bottles that relies on the high performance of Keyence camera sensors to deliver accurate and repeatable results in short cycle times. Sewtec Automation develops, designs, manufactures, installs and supports industrial automation systems worldwide. […]

Teens enjoy real-world robotics experience at FANUC
By August 30, 2023 Read More →

Teens enjoy real-world robotics experience at FANUC

A group of seven young people aged between 14 and 16 have spent a week with FANUC UK, gaining valuable hands-on robotics experience as they learnt what it takes to become an automation engineer. As part of FANUC’s campaign to break down barriers to careers in engineering and build a future manufacturing talent pipeline, the […]

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RT choke series mitigates EMI issues in robotics
By August 30, 2023 Read More →

RT choke series mitigates EMI issues in robotics

Schaffner has extended its range of filtering solutions for suppressing electromagnetic interference (EMI) with a new common-mode choke series designed for use with mid-size power range drives frequently used in robotics and motor drives. If not dealt with, EMI could cause robots to behave with unexpected movements, representing a serious risk to factory workers as […]

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Robot technologies for machine tending
By August 23, 2023 Read More →

Robot technologies for machine tending

Tezmaksan, a leading European manufacturer of robotics and automation, will launch three new iterations of its CubeBOX system at EMO Hannover 2023, in hall 17 stand B06. CubeBOX is a series of automation solutions that enable operator-free production in machine tending. Developed by Tezmaksan, the systems integrate with any control unit and any robot of […]

Your partner for standard collaborative robot solutions
By August 23, 2023 Read More →

Your partner for standard collaborative robot solutions

WMH Robotics works hands-on with customers in its dedicated application centre, proving customer concepts and guidance calculations on ROI. The company delivers standard solutions and continues to grow its standard solutions to enable quicker deployment at a low cost WMH Robotics is an authorised UR Training Centre – providing customers with access to a wealth […]

Keeping automotive supply chain agile and just-in-time
By August 22, 2023 Read More →

Keeping automotive supply chain agile and just-in-time

William Hughes has adapted quickly to a serious increase in demand from a tier-one automotive seating customer, turning to Fanuc as part of major new investment in robotic welding cells and associated tooling and fixtures. The investment at its plant in Bulgaria is in reaction to the ramp up in popularity for a recently released […]