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23 March 2023

MOTION PLASTICS specialist igus is committed to lowering the barriers to entry into automation applications to enable small and medium-sized companies in particular to increase their competitiveness. It has built up a network of 55 robotics suppliers and 40 providers over the past three years – with new partners being constantly being added.

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23 March 2023

THE ADOPTION of robotics and automation in UK manufacturing result in higher productivity, efficiency and quality as well as more sustainable operations, according to experts at the Manufacturing Technology Centre.

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23 March 2023

OMRON HAS launched a new palletising solution for collaborative robots, responding to the need for more flexible production processes whilst reducing programming time. The PLC-based cobot palletising solution is created on OMRON’s NX1 series modular machine controller that is equipped with a specialised Palletising Function Block.

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21 March 2023

SUPPLY CHAIN disruption and rising material costs are causing the global automotive industry to re-evaluate lean manufacturing principles, reveals a new survey commissioned by ABB Robotics. Shifting from ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just in case’ strategies, manufacturers are holding more stock to protect against unplanned disruptions.

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06 March 2023

INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY chain solutions provider TouchPath is launching the latest version of its ‘Touch WMS’ warehouse management system, for which it is claiming a number of industry firsts centred on performance optimisation.

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28 February 2023

ABB HAS launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining class-leading speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11kg, the SWIFTI CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications – from machine tending and palletising to pick-and-place and screwdriving.

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23 February 2023

IN AN evolution of its industry-renowned FORPHEUS AI-based table tennis robot, OMRON will show, for the first time at Hannover Messe, how the emerging concept of harmonised automation can be applied in an industrial context to help ease labour shortages.

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13 February 2023

ABB ROBOTICS has developed an automated neutralising antibody testing system with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), providing a highly effective means of determining an individual’s immunity to various strains of COVID.

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10 March 2023

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC has announced a multi-year extension to its technological partnership with Warburtons to improve production at six of its manufacturing sites across the UK and mitigate the rising cost of energy and raw materials.

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01 February 2023

WITH THE right design and ancillary equipment, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) can perform many manufacturing tasks with great efficiency, writes Frazer Watson

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23 January 2023

As the UK’s leading manufacturer of labels, nameplates and graphic overlays GSM Graphic Arts is looking forward to another successful attendance at Southern Manufacturing where, this year, we will be showing samples of product labels and graphic overlays printed using the latest digital technology.

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23 January 2023

OMRON HAS announced availability of new EtherCAT models to the i4L SCARA robot series. The compact i4L robots now offer even stronger performance at the lowest total cost of ownership.

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04 January 2023

FOR MANY years Turck Banner has worked with customers to improve efficiency across a huge range of applications, from saving energy using LED lighting, through to identifying areas for improvement with OEE Kits.

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10 November 2022

FOR THE first time, robots have been used to assess mental wellbeing in children. A team of roboticists, computer scientists and psychiatrists from the University of Cambridge carried out a study with 28 children between the ages of eight and 13, and had a child-sized humanoid robot administer a series of standard psychological questionnaires to assess the mental wellbeing of each participant.

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19 December 2022

LEADING DESIGNER manufacturer of data capture, touch screen and wireless products, Lascar's in-house capabilities include mechanical and electronic design, user interface and App design, firmware and software development and Cloud/IoT systems.

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10 November 2022

FANUC UK is inspiring the next generation of innovators and programmers by showing them what a career in robotics engineering actually involves.

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26 October 2022

ABB HAS launched its smallest ever industrial robot, offering new possibilities for faster, more flexible and high-quality production of wearable smart devices.

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17 October 2022

ABB WELCOMES Expert Technologies Group (ETG) as the latest member of its UK network of Value Providers. Working closely with ABB in the UK, ETG will combine its technologies and experience with ABB’s extensive portfolio of robotic solutions to help manufacturers across industries including automotive, powertrain, aerospace, medical, energy, FMCG and modular building to find new ways to boost their productivity.

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01 September 2022

A digital service that gives instant visibility to filling levels in packaging machinery has been developed by SICK in collaboration with industry end-users.

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28 September 2022

OFFERING A low carbon footprint and short lead times, Yaskawa has unveiled its Signature Edition 2022 a series of robots which can be tailored to individual needs.

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FEATURES

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16 March 2023

AUTONOMOUS MOBILE Robots will contribute significantly to efficient and productive use of increasingly vital cold storage. This kind of automated solution is not a question of luxury but one of need, explains Frazer Watson, VP-Sales UK/Ireland at iFollow.

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01 March 2023

While robots designed for use in collaborative applications offer exciting possibilities for industry, they are not without particular safety considerations. Stewart Robinson looks at the relevant legislation

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23 February 2023

HOSTING AROUND 4000 exhibitors in April, Hannover Messe will shine a spotlight on the way in which a number of different industrial ecosystems are intertwined to provide solutions for resource-efficient, climate-neutral and resilient production

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16 February 2023

Tech advancements such as sophisticated sensor technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and faster microprocessors are converging to make line-scan camera technology a compelling option in a host of new areas says Paul Wilson

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09 February 2023

THE UK has a strong and proud manufacturing history and, for a small nation, has long punched above its weight on the global stage, writes Tom Bouchier, managing director, FANUC UK.

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02 March 2023

Modern optical sensors such as laser triangulation sensors, laser scanners and confocal sensors are particularly suitable for use in coordinate measuring machines, says Glenn Wedgbrow

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09 February 2023

FASTER AND higher-resolution image sensors, interfaces that support ever increasing bandwidths, simpler integration, miniaturisation and high on-board processing power are driving innovation in machine and embedded vision applications. Paul Wilson charts the current trends in cameras and components.

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18 January 2023

WITHIN MANUFACTURING the use of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) is maturing in ways that help to improve competitiveness, whilst adding enhanced resilience and flexibility to operations, asserts Paul Rivers

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10 January 2023

Last November marked the second highly successful CDA Digital Conference, with top caliber speakers delivering presentations on subjects ranging from sustainability to cyber security. Charlotte Stonestreet gives a taste of what was talked about

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03 January 2023

Developments in robotics are happening at pace. Steve Sands shares his thoughts

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19 December 2022

CDA talks to Charly Achter, product manager at Fluke Reliability, about the benefits to be gained from a connected condition monitoring strategy

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05 December 2022

THE ROLE of traceability in providing information for improving processes as well as helping to protects brand is gaining in importance. Against this background Omron leverages its vast experience in track, trace and control to help manufacturers build robust systems, as Stuart Coulton reports

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13 January 2023

Robert Badcock discusses some of the challenges that motor teams face and how remote monitoring technology can help optimise a car for racing

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03 January 2023

The manufacturers that make smart capital investments in times of crisis are those that come out on top. Søren Peters presents five proven strategies to make automation feasible despite recession fears

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08 November 2022

Charlotte Stonestreet speaks to Kary Zate senior director marketing communications at Locus Robotics about the company's meteoric rise and how users can gain in terms of efficiency, agility and operational resilience

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24 October 2022

Operating personnel at all levels are gaining revealing, and sometimes unexpected, insights into the health of machinery by viewing and interpreting visual representations of data from sensors, writes David Hannaby

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21 October 2022

BASF Leuna uses a colorSENSOR CFO200 non-contact colour recognition sensor from Micro-Epsilon to detect fluctuating colour values of plastic pellets on its extruder line

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20 October 2022

In the increasingly data-driven industrial environment, sometimes it is simple and clear information on the factory floor that is needed to enhance efficiency and productivity, asserts Ian Manning

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11 August 2022

An ABB solution comprising motors, VSDs, servo drives, PLCs and robotics has automated the process by which embossed metal badges are affixed to bottles at a West Yorkshire glass manufacturer

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11 August 2022

Perhaps more than any other sector, the food and beverage industry is experiencing skills shortage. Garry Lewis looks at today’s workplace dynamics and shows how a blended working approach, using a combination of automation and zero touch solutions, together with a human workforce can benefit the industry and its end users

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SPONSORED CONTENT

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04 January 2018

Frameless torque motors offers high performance, and simple installation and can be embedded directly in your machine design.

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04 January 2018

From simple high speed slotted motors to larger motors with drives.

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12 May 2016

New Compact Linear Motor available from LG Motion

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08 May 2017

Cone Drive Harmonic Solutions® (also known as strain wave gearing) offer the ultimate in precision motion control technology.

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04 January 2018

Kit optical encoders, high accuracy linear and rotary incremental and absolute encoders, resolvers.

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18 April 2017

Short cycle times, consistent parts quality FANUC ROBOSHOT takes state-of-the-art CNC precision technology from turning and milling and applies it to electric injection moulding.

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08 February 2013

Special Executions

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16 July 2015

The POSIROT® range of PRAS (Analogue) and PRDS (Digital) Rotary Sensors are based around a contact free,
magnetically coupled encoder device which has been developed to work in rugged and harsh environments.

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18 April 2017

The all-round CNC milling machine The new generation ROBODRILL vertical machining centre promises unrivalled quality and precision at great hourly rates.

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09 May 2016

Fluke Ti450 complete with MultiSharp™ focus. Images are automatically focused throughout the field of view, even if you start from a blurry target.

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09 June 2020

Series Tru-Trac is an Integrated encoder and measuring wheel with spring-loaded torsion arm all in one package

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16 July 2015

The POSITILT® range of PTAM (Analogue) and PTDM (Digital) inclinometers use MEMS technology as the operating principle for the Tilt Sensors which are available in a wide range of housings offering either single or dual axis outputs.

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18 April 2017

Upskill with FANUC and improve your productivity At the FANUC Academy we’re passionate about automation – and love nothing more than conveying that passion.

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28 July 2015

If you are lost for a solution and can’t find what you are looking for don't worry, TFC will have the solution for you, offering a diverse range of fasteners and fully bespoke products to suit our customers individual needs;

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09 June 2020

Series 30M is a compact modular incremental encoder with advanced magnetic sensing and signal processing technology.

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