CKF has designed, installed and commissioned a new robotic case packing system for an international third party logistics company. Situated within one of the company’s many UK facilities, the new system is the latest robotic automated installation to be successfully completed on this site. This is the latest robotic system to have been delivered and […]
Zimmer Group has launched new pallet changer technology. In addition to changing pallets in machine tools, this system also opens up numerous other applications, for example, the handling of components using robots whilst maintaining the highest levels of repeatability. The slim design and low set-up profile of the clamping plate and clamping pallets allows both […]
Torus Technology Group has partnered with Festo to create a purpose-designed integrated handling solution for its new TQ-Lab modular plastics packaging testing station. Torus offers a range of custom designed automated inspection and testing systems that enable customers to control high speed processes, reduce costs and maintain quality in demanding environments. TQ-Lab is a total […]
Hannover Messe 2023 will cover not only technologies for connected, climate-neutral industry, but also will provide a forum for a global policy discussion among industry, government, science and social representatives. “Carbon-neutral production, artificial intelligence, hydrogen technologies, energy management and Industrie 4.0 – those are the overarching themes of Hannover Messe 2023,” reports Dr Jochen Köckler, […]
The UK remains the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the world, with a £183bn output. But our seat at the top table is looking precarious as a result of our slow adoption of industrial automation, says Tom Bouchier, managing director of Fanuc UK The UK has a strong and proud manufacturing history and, for a […]
Omron will bring its MoMa mobile manipulator to Interpack 2023, where it will exhibit at the Packaging Valley stand, together with eight co-exhibitors. The Packaging Valley booth is located in Hall 16 Stand 16D72, comprising over 800m2 of solutions with industrial automation solutions for the packaging industry, as well as labelling, sorting and packaging machines and […]
The latest update to Mitsubishi Electric’s RT Toolbox3 and iQ Works2 offers a new visual editor for programming SCADA and six-axis industrial robots. Delivering enhanced user-friendliness, and with operators that are new to robotics in mind, the update can help users greatly streamline the set-up of automated applications. Both entry-level and experienced users can benefit […]
Fuzzy Logic has announced the launch of its no-code industrial robot programming and simulation software, Fuzzy Studio, on its website. Fuzzy Studio allows non-experts in robotics to create virtual cells and control industrial robots, enabling them to robotise their production at an affordable price and lower risk, even in situations that were once considered impossible, […]
A packaging solution with robotics integrated control from Omron and B Electrical Engineering ensures scalable processes and high-quality contract manufacturing of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). With changing consumer needs and increasing labour scarcity, robotics technologies are a welcome addition to packaging processes. Product life cycles are getting shorter, and manufacturers are looking for more flexibility. […]
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 […]
Automating with robotics at MachineBuilding.South
Industry commentators agree that UK manufacturers will need to increase their investment in robotics if they are to keep up with international competition. At MachineBuilding.South you can find out how, with numerous exhibits from robotics, control, automation and safety specialists. LG Motion (Stand 46) will be showcasing Techman Robot (TM Robot) collaborative robots at MachineBuilding.South with […]
Annual robot shipments to top 760k units in 2030
The industrial robot industry saw 5.1% growth in 2025, following a contraction of -2% in 2024, Interact Analysis reports. The market is now forecast to record steady growth out to 2030, at an average annual rate of 6.7%, rising from 549,555 units in 2025 to 761,303 units in 2030. The latest industrial robots report from […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Universal adaptive gripper for faster, gentler picking
Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential. “In developing the HPSX, […]
Robot efficiency – Are we at a tipping point?
While the information to implementation gap for robotics can be pretty significant, it is certainly closing fast, as the experts at LG Motion explain. Businesses are bearing the brunt as the UK economy battles to contain various pressures both at home and abroad. A weak pound, higher interest rates, increased energy costs, supply-chain issues and […]