Martin Gadsby, VP at Optimal Industrial Technologies, looks at how to automate analytical laboratories to improve pharmaceutical operations. Taking targeted action, pharmaceutical manufacturers can advance their operations in a way that is rapid, cost-effective and does not need process re-validation. The solution lies in automating off-line testing in analytical laboratories. By doing this, companies can […]
A robot-based 3D measuring system is helping an automotive manufacturer reduce the cycle times of its press lines. Four Ensenso 3D cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems provide the basic data and thus the platform for process automation. Robots do monotonous workflows and less pleasant, repetitive tasks with brilliance. Combined with image processing, they become […]
On Wednesday 8 November for one day only, South West based Applied Automation and Make UK are hosting a free Innovative Solutions Day at the Village Hotel, Bristol, where some of the world’s leading industrial automation companies will share with you their latest success stories to help your companies. Throughout the day, experts from SMC, […]
Simplified Robotics is showcasing the DOBOT CR3S SafeSkin collaborative robot at MachineBuilding.Live, inviting you to experience its advanced features. SafeSkin is a wearable accessory that equips collaborative robots with pre-collision detection capabilities. This ensures that the robot halts its operations and waits for potential collisions to clear before resuming, eliminating the need to restart the […]
For a mobile robot station, HT Robotics wanted to ensure that only three authorised user groups gain access to the application – the access permission system PITreader S from Pilz provided the solution. HT Robotics designed a mobile workstation for efficient loading and unloading of CNC machines. It is moved within the plant for use […]
D:PLOY, crafted by OnRobot, perfectly complements ABB’s machine systems, ushering in a new era of efficiency. This integration software platform allows businesses to adapt rapidly to market dynamics. Its streamlined interface provides a clear view of real-time production, enabling swift adjustments. D:PLOY harnesses the power of data, delivering insights that can lead to cost savings, […]
Schneider Electric has announced its upcoming OEM Innovation Day focusing on the Sustainable Machine Lifecycle. The event will take place on 11 October 2023 at the Schneider Electric Innovation Hub in Coventry. The event promises to be a landmark occasion for OEMs and machine builders by providing a unique opportunity for industry professionals, engineers, and […]
Specialist engineering publisher and exhibition organiser The Engineering Network (TEN) has just announced an all-new event for suppliers of engineering solutions to the food and drink manufacturing sector, Food Manufacturing Live. Embracing its own unique and innovative format, Food Manufacturing Live provides exhibitors with a low-cost, low effort opportunity that also works superbly for visitors. […]
A new cartesian robot is available from Intellidrives. Built with precision ball screw actuators and offered with travel lengths from 100 to 1,000mm, it performs coordinated motion via a multi-axis motion controller. The cartesian robot can be motorized with stepper motors or brushless servo motors. Contact-less end-of-travel limit senors are installed on these systems. Further, […]
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 […]
Teradyne Robotics launches patent case against JAKA
Teradyne Robotics has initiated a patent infringement case at the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Copenhagen against a German subsidiary of the Chinese robot company JAKA. The case concerns the alleged infringement of patents – both software and hardware – held by Teradyne Robotic and related to its business unit Universal Robots, the world’s leading […]
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 […]
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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 […]
The integration of software, robotics and people
Digital transformation is about fundamentally changing the way we do business. It impacts everything across an organisation – from culture and people to processes and business models. With that in mind, the experts at Schneider Electric look at the role of human-centric automation in high-performing industrial businesses. The factory of the future will have only […]