Schools, colleges, universities, independent training centres and OEM training facilities can all benefit from a new Fanuc educational package that combines the company’s machine tool and collaborative robot technologies. Developed in tandem with a number of leading industry partners, the ROBODRILL Educational Cell brings automated CNC milling to the training marketplace at competitive price point. […]
You can register now for the 2022 Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition, to be held on 28 April at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. Now in its 6th year, this one day event continues to provide the latest vision technology and services from world-leading companies in industrial vision and imaging. With over 60 exhibitors […]
Reeco Automation, specialist in collaborative robot (Cobot) applications, has been appointed Omron’s autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solution partner. The partnership enables the duo to offer time-saving operational efficiencies that address the logistical, warehousing and end-of-line challenges faced by UK manufacturers, distributors and large retailers. This latest venture between the two companies follows the joint development […]
The new 5-year plan for the robotics industry in China, released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in Beijing, focuses on promoting innovation – with the goal of making China a global leader for robot technology and industrial advancement. “China is by far the biggest robot market in the world in terms […]
As digital transformation progresses, the trend toward robotics is picking up speed. However, the time and costs involved in programming the various robot models makes many companies think twice about using automated multi- axis motion robots. ACP Systems is an expert when it comes to demanding automation tasks. Using the innovative software from ArtiMinds RPS, […]
Deutsche Messe AG, in close cooperation with the Hannover Messe exhibitor advisory board and partner associations VDMA (Association of German Mechanical and Plant Engineering) and ZVEI (Central Association of German Electrical Engineering and Digital Industry), has rescheduled HANNOVER MESSE 2022 for 30 May to 2 June. The show was originally planned for April. “Due to […]
Omron Corporation has been listed for the fifth straight year on the globally recognised Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), a socially responsible investment stock price index. The DJSI is a stock price index compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices. It is used to assess the sustainability of the world’s major companies from economic, […]
CKF Systems is delighted to have been awarded a licence to manufacture Intralox ARB (Activated Roller Belt) technology in recognition of the in-house expertise and knowledge of the team in the state-of-the-art CKF facility in Gloucester. CKF is an established UK robotics and automation systems integrator with a wealth of experience transforming the operations of their […]
The IO-Link standard continues to be a significant driver in exploiting the potential for automated and robotic systems across many manufacturing applications and control software is a crucial part of this process, especially at sensor level. Sensing and Instrumentation specialist Baumer recognises these opportunities and the development of new PC software for the evaluation, selection […]
Application phase for 10th vector award is now open
The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money. The vector award has gained international […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
Cost-effective robotic automation products
Mouser Electronics announces a distribution agreement with igus, a global leader in industrial and automation products. With over 60 years of design experience and a strong reputation for quality, igus offers a range of technically advanced “motion plastics” designed for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The igus product portfolio includes flexible cables, robotic components, motor control […]
RARUK Automation demos cobot palletising solution
On 11-12 February 2026, Packaging Innovations and EMPACK will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham. RARUK Automation will be showcasing the PE10 Robotiq Palletising Solution designed specifically for Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots). Palletising is a repetitive and strenuous task that poses risk of injury to workers. For manufacturers looking to increase efficiency, palletising […]
New off-the-shelf and modular palletisers
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq. RARUK Automation is the exclusive UK representative for Robotiq, a Canadian manufacturer of end-of-arm tooling and […]
Comau presents advanced automation at ITSA 2025
Comau showcased its advanced automation technologies at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, (ITSA) held from December 1 to 3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) at Booth number 1-535. As the region’s leading platform for industrial innovation, the HANNOVER MESSE-backed event brought together global and local stakeholders committed to accelerating smarter, greener, and […]
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Automation and robotics in food manufacturing
At Food Manufacturing Live, Jake Norman, managing director at OAL, discusses applications for robotics in food factories to automate the likes of pick and place operations, palletising, case packing and other areas. He highlights the picking of fresh fruit, with a particular demonstration on the stand showing a robot picking up oranges. “We work with […]
Bridging the gap in food and beverage plants
Food and beverage plants increasingly operate with a blend of equipment generations: legacy machinery that has served reliably for years, and newer automation technologies designed to enhance efficiency, traceability and sustainability. This hybrid setup gives manufacturers flexibility to modernise gradually, but it also presents a growing challenge: how to maintain ageing assets while integrating more […]
FANUC robot pairs hygiene with high performance
To meet the growing demand for food and cleanroom applications, FANUC has unveiled the latest model in its LR Mate industrial robot range. The compact and powerful LR Mate 10-11A Food/Clean has a 10kg payload and is compliant with ISO 4 Class cleanrooms. This makes it ideal for use in highly controlled environments across sectors […]
The advantages of low-code and no-code robotics
The manufacturing industry is currently experiencing a shortage of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills. At a company level, this can cause a decrease in innovation and reduce profit margins. This skill shortage is apparent in the UK manufacturing and engineering sectors, where 85 per cent of managers reported struggling to find a suitable […]