Robotics
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
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
The new robot
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
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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
