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New robots are fast & compact

ABB has expanded its midrange
robots with a new
12 to 20kg robot family.

The new range of
fourth-generation
multipurpose robots is
designed to increase
productivity in
machine tending, material
handling, arc weldin

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Slashes cycle times

AA Robotics has introduced the VS
Series 6 axis articulated robot range
from Denso which is said to be
capable of reducing robotic machine
cycle times by one third. The robot
can fit into less space, allowing
machines a

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Small robots big on functionality

Benchtop robots achieve a high level of functionality, are
readily available, simple to implement and inexpensive.

Peter Swanson, managing director of Intertronics explains

Large multi-axis robots are familiar – we

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Robot packing to a tea

Automation solutions spec- overload current of 180%.

ialist, Sewtec Automation,
has devised and installed a
bespoke robotic top-load
system for the packing of
flow wrapped tea bags at tea
supplier Twinings’ Andover
f

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Enhancements to energy chain system for robots

Six new product lines have been added
by igus to its Triflex R system of 6-axis
robot energy chains. The multi-axial
energy supply system, developed for
robotic applications in harsh industrial
environments, now comprise

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Sweet win for ABB’s robotic business

ABB’s robotics business has won
Food Processing magazine’s Robotics
and Automation award for the
installation of two robotic lines at the
Honeytop Speciality Food plant in
Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

Nigel Platt, ABB’s U

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New robots join family

Following the introduction of its first lightweight parallel link design robot, the 0.5kg M-1iA, FANUC Robotics has now launched its larger 6kg payload version, the M-3iA.

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Small robot keeps it clean

The new VP-G2 Sterile Robot, which
has been developed by DENSO for
sterile cleanroom environments, is
now available from AA
Robotics.With a
maximum payload of
2kg, this small robot has
been designed for use in
cleanro

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Grade A supplier

A special-purpose machinery manufacturer such as HAHN Automation relies upon the efficient supply of parts and, as a partner for many years, MISUMI Europa has again received best supplier rating in terms of its speed, service, and reliability.

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Controls industrial laser

A new laser-based research and development cell has been installed at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Ansty, West Midlands, to help keep British manufacturing at the forefront of assembly, fabrication and joining technologies.

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