Compact industrial robot range strengthened at Fanuc Fanuc has expanded its range of multi-purpose industrial robots with the launch of the the new LR Mate 200iD/14L.
Automation: UK manufacturing lags dangerously behind competition 21,700 industrial robots operate in factories across the UK, according to the latest report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Universal Robots launches SME automation month for October Automation expert resources and new leasing options for SMEs to help kick-start businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic are now available.
ABB offers augmented reality to simplify robot installations ABB’s new RobotStudio augmented reality (AR) viewer allows users to visualise where and how robotic automation can fit into your process using a smartphone or tablet.
Robots building robots with the help of Heller machining centres Take a look into the production hall of KUKA and see how KUKA robots produce the bodies of their fellow robots with the help of two Heller H machining centres.
How robots are bringing jobs back to manufacturing companies Titans of CNC explains how robots are bringing jobs back to companies with the CEO of Fanuc America, Mike Cicco.
Apprentice saves toolmaking firm £240K with in-house work An apprentice toolmaker has designed and produced parts for an automated robotic system, saving the company £240,000 by keeping the work in-house.
Mike Wilson joins the MTC as chief automation officer The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has announced the appointment of Mike Wilson as chief automation officer. Mr Wilson will lead the MTC’s drive to increase the adoption of automation throughout…
How will cobots integrate into the post-COVID workplace? Ian Ferguson, vice president, marketing and strategic alliances at Lynx Software Technologies, looks at the role of cobots after the pandemic.
Industrial robots to play vital role in economic recovery, experts say Almost 4 million industrial robots are expected to work in factories worldwide by 2022. These robots will play a vital role in automating production to speed up the post-Covid economy.
Guildford-based robotics firm wins £1.45m Williams investment Inovo Robotics, which is developing a competitively priced collaborative robot (cobot) designed to operate safely to assist workers with repetitive tasks, has received investment of £1.45 million.
What do robots in CNC machining look like in the future? Titans of CNC explains what automation and robotics in CNC machining looks like in the future with the CEO of Fanuc America, Mike Cicco.
New robot gripper has services built-in A robotic gripper with zero point clamping for automated pallet exchange on machining centre tables without their own media supply has been introduced by the Stark division of the Roemheld…
New robotics webinars launched from August to December Universal Robots is launching a brand-new series of webinars running from August to December, providing specialist knowledge on ways automation is meeting production challenges across a diverse range of sectors
Sky-high collaboration While aerospace has long been a major lifeblood for the UK manufacturing sector, recent years have seen a perfect storm of investment, R&D and new technologies drive the sector into…
Industry 4.0 in action: Mazak's iSMART Factory in Oguchi, Japan Watch a fully automated Mazak iSmart factory in Oguchi, Japan. The iSmart concept utilises Mazak’s Industry 4.0 infrastructure, enabling machine users to make the vital step-up from automated cell manufacturing…
The latest in Fanuc collaborative robots and features Have a look at Fanuc’s newest collaborative robot and its features. The CRX-10iA and the CRX-10iA/L are lightweight robots that can be easily programmed through drag and drop via the…
ABB’s robot training masterclasses are now available online ABB Robotics has made its range of robot training courses available online. Built on the same materials used in its popular classroom-based courses normally run at ABB’s Robot Training Centre…
Pandemic will jumpstart automated manufacturing – IFR Companies around the world are increasing their use of industrial robots. In the five years until 2018, the global operational stock of automation systems rose by about 65% to 2.4…
Watch the new Fanuc cobot in action Take a look at the lightweight CRX-10iA cobot from Fanuc, which features capabilities such as simple drag and drop programming on a touch screen tablet.
Robots lead the way for milling production Pioneering precision subcontractor Qualiturn Products has invested in an automation-ready, high-performance Doosan 5-axis machining centre from Mills CNC to increase productivity. PES reports.
Management buyout at Cheshire-based automation firm A Cheshire-based automation company, which last year celebrated its 40-year anniversary, has recently undergone a management buyout.
Fanuc to supply 3,500 robots to BMW Group Industrial robot manufacturer Fanuc and the automotive group BMW AG have signed a framework agreement for the supply of 3,500 robots for new production lines and plants.
What to consider before investing in automation solutions Mills CNC's Doosan Robotics product manager, Peter McCullough, explains the benefits of automation and what to consider before making an investment.
