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.
Robotics apprentice at MTC is SEMTA Skills Awards nominee An MTC apprentice is in the running for a top award after being shortlisted for apprentice of the year in the SEMTA Skills Awards 2020.
Automatic work change of die parts At EMO 2019 in Hannover, a Fanuc Robocut a-C400iB and Collaborative Robot CR-7iA worked hand in hand to demonstrate an automatic work change of die parts on a compact floor…
Robotic software now features digital twin technology ABB Robotics has launched the third generation of PickMaster, its leading robotic software for vision-guided random flow picking and packing applications for the digital factory of the future.
UK automation: the keys to success Fanuc UK managing director Tom Bouchier explains how the company's inaugural open house raised a number of interesting questions on the state of automation, as well as offering intriguing insights…
International Federation of Robotics elects new President Steven Wyatt of ABB has been elected as the new president of the International Federation of Robotics by its executive board.
XYZ makes strategic appointment for premium products XYZ Machine Tools has appointed Martin Barber to the role of premium product sales manager where he will have responsibility for sales of the company’s 5-axis machining centres and the…
Super strong robot installed at the MTC Fanuc UK has delivered a model from its strongest ever robot series to neighbouring research and technology organisation, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), in Coventry.
Survey: UK manufacturing industry leads the way in automation A new survey of Britain’s chief financial officers (CFOs) and financial directors (FDs) has found the manufacturing industry has led the way in automation uptake.
Automated loading and unloading of machining centres Following the launch earlier this year of the manual Swift Klamp HSK workholding system for use on machining centres, 1st Machine Tool Accessories has introduced a new robotic loading and…
New R&D facility to accelerate use of robotics in nuclear industry A new facility to accelerate the use of robotics in the UK nuclear power industry has been announced, including for both decommissioning and new builds.
Fanuc praised by MP for challenging perceptions of automation Rugby MP Mark Pawsey has praised Fanuc UK for bringing the manufacturing industry together at its recent open house, and hopes it will change the perception of automation in the…
Embracing automation: can you afford not to? Visitors to XYZ Machine Tools’ stand at MACH 2018 would have seen the company’s first foray into robot-based machine tending. Now two years later, following a period of frenetic re-development,…
XYZ hosts 5-axis and robotic machine tending seminar at the MTC XYZ Machine Tools is hosting a seminar to highlight the future of 5-axis machining and robotic machine tending in collaboration with the MTC in Coventry.
Industrial robotics sales hit new record as manufacturers turn to automation Automation makes its mark on global manufacturing as a new report shows industrial robotics sales hit a record $16.5 billion in 2018.
Hyundai reveals exoskeleton to assist industrial workers Hyundai has developed a wearable robot that assists industrial workers who spend long hours working in overhead environments.
