Fanuc UK boss explains how to boost productivity in 2021 2021 could be a pivotal year for industry, Fanuc UK says, and the extent to which manufacturers adopt automation may determine its long-term success.
CNC Robotics wins £1.1m funding for innovation CNC Robotics, an integrator of robots for machining processes, has received part of a £1.1m innovation fund.
KUKA UK posts record robot sales despite COVID-19 disruption KUKA Robotics in the UK has posted its strongest annual sales figures in the company's history, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Aiming high to combine efficient tool production Tool grinding machine specialist ANCA has launched a new integrated production system (AIMS) intended to streamline cutting tool manufacturing. Ed Hill reports.
Research project launched to promote interaction between humans and robots in industry A new academic consortium dedicated to researching trust in autonomous systems, including industrial robots, has been announced.
Watch a cobot in action at Hurco's annual open house Over three days, Hurco Europe successfully hosted a socially distanced open house at its High Wycombe headquarters.
Latest robotics data should be wake up call for UK industry – Fanuc A recent report on global investment in robotics highlights how the UK is losing ground to international competitors.
Editor’s comment for October 2020 With our cover story this month being distinctly automation focused, it reminded me of a LinkedIn post I saw recently highlighting some of the many misconceptions about automation in general.
Inside look at the world's largest car factory Richard Hammond visits the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, and gets an exclusive inside look on its new robotic arm technology, and the unique chairs built to quickly get workers…
New generation of collaborative robots from Fanuc 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…
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
