Automation
2020 must be year of automation for UK manufacturing to reclaim lost ground, says FANUC UK MD
The UK is the only G7 country with a robot density below the world’s average, with just 74 units per 10,000 workers, which positions the UK behind 14 other European countries Read more
MP praises FANUC UK for changing perceptions of industrial automation at inaugural Open House
Pawsey was speaking at the final day of the event, which brought UK industry together to discuss the challenges of adopting automation in the UK Read more
Robot compatibility taken to the next level with OnRobot one-system solution
Now, with a single system, single platform for programming, and a single vendor relationship, manufacturers have access to a full range of tools, full robot compatibility, and virtually unlimited possibilities for collaborative applications Read more
Universal Robots maintains top spot in ABI Research’s ranking of cobot companies in industrial applications
The Industrial Collaborative Robots Competitive Assessment analysed and ranked 12 collaborative robot vendors in the industry, using ABI Research’s proven and unbiased innovations/implementation criteria framework Read more
Sepro Group and Universal Robots announce new cobot partnership
Under the terms of the partnership, Sepro Group will integrate its Visual control system with cobots supplied by Universal Robots Read more
Robots take their pick in plastic moulding application
The MK5, which also supports integrated leak testing of plastic containers is based on a Q-series PLC, a MELFA six-axis articulated arm robot and a GOT Series touch-screen HMI Read more
Packaging created on the Shawpack [Source: Riverside Medical / Shawpak]
New automated thermoforming packing machine is a ‘shaw’ thing
Derbyshire-based medical packaging manufacturer, Riverside Medical Packaging, has created the ‘Shawpak’, a space-saving, automated thermoforming packaging machine it believes overcomes many of the limitations of standard systems. Read more
EEF launches new robotics and automation training course
EEF launch new training course to re-train and up-skill employees covering the knowledge and practical skills involved with robotic and automation engineering. Read more
Evonik among top automotive supplier for 2018
Evonik nominated for the AutomotiveINNOVATION Award. Read more
TactoTek IMSE solution is automotive certified
Independent test labs validate IMSE part for automotive OEM. Read more
ST Blow Moulding focus on versatility for car components at NPE
The ASPI 400 blow moulder from S.T Blow Moulding based in Monza, Italy, will be on show at NPE2018. Read more
Toyota backs its Burnaston plant for next Auris after £240 million renovation
Toyota will build the 2018/19 models of its Auris in England, with engines assembled in Cheshire and cars built in Derbyshire. Read more
ARBURG GmbH + Co KG
Arburg premiere Gestica control and hybrid Allrounder at NPE2018
Industry 4.0, automation and fibre direct compounding will be the Arburg focus when it arrives at NPE2018 in Orlando. Read more
KraussMaffei Berstorff to show solutions for the construction industry
KraussMaffei Berstorff will head from its home base in Munich to tantalise the American market with its pipe and profile extrusion machines in Orlando. Read more
Moretto
Moretto wins patent battle over KruiseKontrol
Moretto has won an appeal over a dispute concerning their product KruiseKontrol. Read more
DB Automation levels up to deal for Xbox cases
Leicestershire based DB Automation has used its hot foil print expertise to provide green game cases for Xbox players. Read more
Is diesel done for? January car sales show diesel powered purchases stuck on the blocks
Data from the SMMT for the start of 2018 reveal plateauing car sales, with the diesel section the largest loser due to regulation changes. Read more
Wittmann 4.0 offers Industry 4.0 compatibility across whole group network for injection moulding
Wittmann has launched a plug-in option for injection moulders with its Wittmann 4.0 network. Read more
Andreas Klackl
Record robots demand puts Wittmann's new factories in full flow
Wittmann Group has shipped a record number of pick and place robots over 2017 after a period of factory expansion in Hungary. Read more
Factory managers anticipate growing markets over 2018, finds EEF survey
Higher orders and increased productivity are predicted by Britain's manufacturing executives, despite major worries over trade talks and cyber-crime. Read more
