newsThe European Commission and euRobotics AISBL have launched the world’s largest civilian research and innovation programme in robotics. The initiative – called SPARC – is to maintain and extend Europe’s leading position in this strategic area, whose overall market volume could reach more than €60 billion by 2020.
newsA recent survey of UK manufacturers carried out on behalf of ABB Robotics has revealed that concerns over cost of ownership and lack of experience in implementing and using robots are preventing many companies from investing in robotic automation.
productA robot fibre-laser weld cell using a 10kW power source has increased production capacity at Graham Engineering (GEL) in Nelson, Lancashire. The system has been integrated by Cyber-Weld using a FANUC six axes robot at its heart.
productRiley Surface World recently completed the successful disposal of a large number of ABB robots and ancillary equipment from GKN Land Systems in Telford, UK. The robots were formerly used for mig, spot and projection welding of commercial vehicle chassis.
productFANUC will be illustrating how a variety of typical manufacturing demands can be met by using its line-up of machine tools, robots and CNC control products.
productFinnish welding solution provider, Kemppi Oy, has joined forces with ABB Robotics to develop fully equipped robotic welding systems/packages.
productRiley Surface World has announced site clearances of robotic welding and coating plant and equipment from two former GKN automotive production facilities in the UK.
productColwall Conveyor Systems (CCS) has recently completed a £480K contract for one of the UK’s contract packers.
productMitsubishi Electric will highlight its advanced long life MELFA robots for small-medium component manufacturing applications across a broad range of sectors.
productGuyson International has
installed several new
advanced robotic capabilities
at its Skipton demonstration
and engineering CAD/CAM
design facility to assist
customers with their process
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