Robotics
Universal Robots announces 2019 UK Cobot Automation Tour
Visitors of the tour will get hands-on experience of the cobots and hear directly from industry experts about how to best optimise production efficiency through cobots and automation. Read more
Wittmann control functions give support in the struggle against the lack of skilled staff
The intuitively operated, self-learning control system from Wittman are ideally suited for selecting robots to take care of fast moulded parts removal and support high-speed downstream finishing Read more
Wittmann promises to reduce machine downtimes by 10 per cent with W8 and WX robot generations
The reduce in downtimes will come with no extra costs thanks to the Wittmann SmartRemoval function Read more
FANUC assists in global skills study led by former engineering apprentice
FANUC UK has supported the author of a new study into skills and apprenticeships in engineering by demonstrating its own training and development strategies across the UK, Europe, the USA and Japan. 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
FANUC extends range of Selective Compliance Assembly robots
FANUC adds 6kg payload variant to SCARA materials handling robot range. Read more
FANUC launches intelligent diagnostics for robots
FANUS has launched the latest intelligent diagnostics software from FANUC to Downtime in industrial robots could soon be a thing of the past. Read more
FANUC reveals slim line addition to general purpose robot series
The M10iD/10L is the latest model from FANUC’s M-10 robot series. Read more
FANUC host event for local youngsters
Hosted by FANUC UK and organised by national awareness programme Primary Engineer, local children from Coventry and Southam were given the chance to meet industrial robots. Read more
FANUC launches new robot combining high strength and slim design
FANUC has added a new robot to its portfolio that it says is ideally suited to manufacturers with limited floor space and heavy machine tending requirements. Read more
Enrico Krog Iversen and the Danish growth fund reveal new end-of-arm tooling venture
Collaborative robotics pioneer Enrico Krog Iversen and the Danish growth fund reveal new ambitious end-of-arm tooling venture. Read more
FANUC adds new robot for welding large pieces in small spaces
Fanuc adds to welding robot range to make automated welding more viable for manufacturers with compact floor space, but large workpieces. Read more
Injection moulding training at Engel provided with 6-axis Easix cell
Engel UK has dedicated a 6-axis robot training cell to train its operators. Read more
FANUC launches SCARA Robot range
FANUC has launched a range of SCARA robots for assembly, packing and material handling. Read more
Sepro sets new records in robot sales for fifth year
Sepro Group has set new records in robot sales for the fifth consecutive year, with Europe providing a boost. Read more
FANUC updates control package for robotic motion
FANUC UK has launched the ninth version its 3D simulation software, Roboguide. 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
FANUC releases robot for faster press-to-press transfers
A robot ideal for tight spaces with speedy rotation is now on sale from FANUC. Read more
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
Industrial strategy focus on four pillars for future UK growth
Robots and drugs are the future, according to the new plan from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Read more