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.
Halter LoadAssistant brochure The Halter LoadAssistant has been developed based on the company's many years of experience in the metalworking industry and in production automation.
Project to combine robotics and laser processing for aerospace A new Innovate UK-funded collaborative project has launched to investigate combining a high speed, accurate and stiff robot with a laser processing capability for the manufacture of high-end aerospace structures.
New measurement system accelerates large part inspection Engineers at WMG, University of Warwick have developed a new robotic system capable of accurately and repeatedly measuring large objects on the production line, such as car body-shells.
BAE Systems predicts top manufacturing job roles in 2040 Emerging technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics will influence the careers of the future.
Automotive supplier to Nissan opens new Sunderland facility AR Controls, an automotive industry supplier to Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover, has opened a new 12,000ft2 facility in Sunderland following an extended period of growth.
How will automation affect the UK manufacturing jobs market? With the rise of automation in manufacturing, Subcon Laser Cutting looks at how the new Industry 4.0 technology will affect the industry.
RARUK Automation announces new top-of-the-range addition After RARUK Automation introduced the Pick-it 3D Robot Vision at last year’s PPMA show, the company has now announced a new top-of-the range addition. It is the Pick-it M-HD high…
