Robotics
FANUC introduces hollow arm variance for most popular industrial robot
Capable of integrating cables into its hollow structure, the R-2000iD is ideal for applications that require process cables, such as spot welding or material handling applications Read more
OnRobot launches compact VGC10 to cater to customer demand
Based on the design of the award-winning OnRobot VG10 electric vacuum gripper, the compact VGC10 is smaller and lighter, and therefore ideal for confined environments and smaller robot arms 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
Sepro Group appoints new Chief Sales Officer
Xavier Lucas, who also serves as a member of Sepro’s global management board, joined Sepro in August 2018 as its Global Service and Automation Director Read more
Wittmann to release a number of new robot models at K 2019
Wittmann will be showcasing numerous new robot models, with two new appliances of the PRIMUS series, as well as three models of the SONIC high-speed series and a newly developed WX138 robot 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
Schubert Robotics receives prestigious order from Taiwan
With this project, Schubert Robotics has received its second order since the opening of the subsidiary in Shanghai at the end of 2018, with a contract for a third order already signed Read more
Kawasaki robot takes centre stage as awards finalist
Warrington-based Kawasaki Robotics has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Plastics Industry Awards 2019 Read more
Sepro Group and FANUC announce open integration partnership
This partnership aims to meet increasing demand for robot IMM packages, and will allow FANUC to benefit from Sepro’s know-how in the fields of Cartesian robots especially designed for the plastics industry Read more
Wittmann releases first-of-its-kind WX193
Like all other Wittmann robots, the WX193 comes with a flexible, modular design, for its main linear axes are all available in a number of different lengths to enable optimal adjustments to the individual application and injection moulding machine Read more
FANUC extends collaborative robot range with high-strength low-footprint addition
The CR-14iA/L fills the gap between FANUC’s small and medium-sized six-axis collaborative robots, and can handle payloads of up to 14kg, twice of that of the low-footprint CR-7iA model 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
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
Carl Patrick, right, met members of FANUC worldwide
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
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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
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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
