productBionic robot concepts inspired by elephants, octopuses and the human arm
Festo has unveiled three new lightweight robotic concepts for handling with pneumatics, working in collaboration with humans.
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newsUnified approach
Global manufacturer of automation and industrial robotic solutions, FANUC UK, has officially opened its state-of-the-art headquarters at Ansty Park, Coventry.
productCentral palletising systems
CKF Systems employs around 50 engineering personnel at its 25,000 sqft premises in Gloucester.
productSeminar on improving productivity with robots
ABB’s forthcoming Switch to Robots seminar (http://bit.ly/S2RJune17) will explain how ongoing reductions in the cost and complexity of robotic automation are opening up new opportunities for UK SME manufacturing companies.
productFunctions added
Wieland’s flare TIME HM electronic timing relays and the flare CONTROL measuring and monitoring relays ranges have been expanded to include new products: the flare TIME HM8-2U-A universal multi-functional timing relay and the flare CONTROL IL-1-A and UL-1-A current and voltage measuring relay.
productAutomated fluid dispensing
The PRO Series from EFD International delivers complete, vision-guided automated solution.
productGetting a grip on bottles
A combination of air gripper tool and sophisticated robot controller is helping manufacturers to get a better grip on their bottles and improve their bottling process.
productRobots make sure there isn’t a screw loose
Mitsubishi Electric has worked with system integrator TQC to build a new production line for a customer. Robots and automation have been combined with an OEE monitoring system to ensure assembly and testing work is carried out as efficiently as possible.
articleEnd of the line for manual packaging?
In common with most industrial processes, bringing an element of automation to packaging activities can be of great benefit – today’s automated packaging equipment is capable of working with various designs and multiple sizes, optimising the packing of small, large, and fragile products in a speedy manner, eliminating human error and helping to ensure zero variation in the packaging process. Charlotte Stonestreet reports
productBiscuit brand swaps robots
Biscuit brand Fox’s, has replaced hard working SCARA type robots with Kawasaki robots to overcome efficiency issues relating to obsolescence.
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