FASTENERS MANUFACTURER Stanley Engineered Fastening has introduced robotic quality inspection using robots in its Warrington Facility.

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A SURVEY has revealed growing interest from UK manufacturers in the potential of robotic automation to help address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to protect against future workforce shortages.

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BRILLOPAK WILL showcase its newest award-winning and affordable UniPAKer robotic crate packing platform – its most compact and energy-efficient system to-date.

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Responding to manufacturers’ end-of-line labour challenges including staff shortages, social distancing measures and self-isolation, OMRON UK will debut its cobot palletiser, the RB1200, at PPMA Show 2021.

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GETTING TO grips with robotic automation is now even easier with the launch of ABB’s Virtual Assistance support service.

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COVENTRY-BASED precision engineering business Harris RCS has taken delivery of its first two industrial robots to reap the benefits of factory automation.

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A MULTIBEAM safety scanner introduced by SICK is believed to be the first in the world to use safe, solid-state LiDAR technology to enable small autonomous vehicles and line-guided shuttle systems to operate more quickly and productively.

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DESIGNED TO create an exact simulation of the real-world stopping distance of a robot, ABB's RobotStudio offline programming and simulation software has been upgraded with a new virtual robot braking distance function.

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THE FIRST machine that could be considered an industrial PC (IPC) was released by IBM in the early 1980s, designed for the rigorous operations of industry. Almost 40 years on, IPCs are commonly used as automation controllers in many industrial environments. However, selecting the right IPC for these industrial environments is anything but straightforward. Stephen Hayes explores the main considerations for success when choosing an IPC.

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XPO Logistics and Nestlé have announced that their flagship distribution centre and technology hub in the UK has completed its phased opening to full operation. The two companies began collaborating on the design and construction of the Digital Distribution Warehouse of the Future in 2018, together with technology partner, Swisslog Logistics Automation.

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NEW FROM igus is a cost-effective, lightweight, plug & play gearbox kit consisting of gearbox, encoder, controller, force control system and motor for collaborative robotics.

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INTRODUCED BY RARUK Automation for its MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), GuardCom – developed by ROEQ – uses proven sensor-based technology innovatively to remove a robot’s reliance on wifi.

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INVESTMENT IN a new turning/milling machine is enabling RUD Group to machine a range of components economically and to the highest quality.

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FOR ROBOTIC conveyor transport solutions relying on WiFi, any instability in the connection can cause operational inefficiency. An introduction from RARUK Automation for its MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) eliminates this risk.

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A NEW Kawasaki robot has replaced an older version which completed an estimated two million fault-free lifting cycles for one of Ireland’s leading pallet producers.

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WITH SEMCON as its partner, Swedish innovation company STILRIDE is planning to challenge traditional manufacturing techniques and pave the way for new design by using robots to fold steel in production of its stainless steel electric scooter.

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The latest human collaborative robots from YASKAWA are designed to ensure powerful, robust and safe application capabilities.

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ABB Robotics has made its range of robot training courses available online.

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Aimed at OEMs looking to add mobility to their autonomous or collaborative robots, NSK has developed a direct-drive wheel unit.

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Collaborative robots (cobots) help address the challenges in assembly line work and manufacturing tasks by enabling human-robot collaboration (HRC) within the same workflow and a common workspace.

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