The extensive mk conveyor range has been used to provide a compact conveying solution for bulky car body parts through a robot cell. Vehicle manufacturers fit side impact beams in the car body to ensure that drivers are protected as much as possible in the event of a lateral impact. To ensure that these elongated […]
Dematic and Hai Robotics have signed a formal agreement valid across Europe to work together as integration partners in warehousing automation solutions. With this new agreement, one of the world’s leading providers of supply chain automation solutions and the specialist in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are combining their respective core capabilities to develop innovative and […]
Robotics was the focus of a Science and Technology Challenge regional final designed to boost interest in studying STEM subjects, which was held at the University of Huddersfield. The event involved 22 students from 11 different schools, who were part of the overall winning teams from a number of earlier Challenge Days held over the […]
Exhibitors of the leading exhibition automatica look ahead to the coming years with great confidence – despite economic challenges. Expectations for the future economic development of the industry even reached an all-time high in 2025. This causes high levels of investment confidence, innovative strength, and long-term growth across the industry as the new year begins. […]
IDS Imaging Development Systems sales manager Neil Sandhu provides an introduction to the company, and highlights its of imaging modules and associated software, used in a host of applications from inspection and microscopy to traffic systems and more. At Machine Building Live, IDS highlighted everything from open modules to fully embedded inspection systems, with a […]
Standard Bots, an AI-driven robotics company building collaborative robot arms in the United States, has selected Cognibotics’ CogniCal calibration for its next-generation cobot platform. CogniCal delivers world-class accuracy, making robots easier to integrate and commission across a wider range of tasks. With accurate robots, training of AI driven robot tasks becomes more efficient and transferable […]
The International Robotic Safety Conference (IRSC), hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), took place in Houston, Texas, from November 3 to 5, 2025. As Clara Sipes, market analyst at Interact Analysis explains, it highlighted how safety requirements are evolving within one of the fastest-growing segments of industrial automation. With 28 speakers, 20+ exhibitors, […]
The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of US$ 16.7 billion. Future demand will be driven by a number of technological innovations, market forces and new fields of business. The International Federation of Robotics reports on the top 5 trends for the robotics industry for 2026. AI and autonomy […]
Nowaste Logistics, one of Sweden’s leading third-party logistics (TPL) providers, has ordered a second robot picking cell from Cognibotics following the successful pilot of the first installation. Integrated with Nowaste’s AutoStore system delivered by Swisslog, the Cognibotics robot cell performs high-speed picking directly from AutoStore ports, enabling Nowaste to scale with greater operational robustness and […]
With Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 just around the corner, Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, argues that robotics innovation is key to productivity, resilience and long-term packaging sector growth – and why a cultural shift is long overdue. As the saying goes, if you’re not moving forwards – you’re going […]
As industrial AI moves from hype to infrastructure, five trends are emerging that will define real operational impact in 2026, revealing why success will depend on process redesign, domain-specific intelligence, and frontline trust. The adoption of AI in industrial contexts is still recent, with limited pilot implementations and proofs of concept despite high expectations. As […]
From small-scale food producers to tier-one automotive suppliers, a growing number of businesses are investing in robotics to boost efficiency, ensure consistent product quality, address labour shortages and enhance health and safety. Oliver Selby, head of sales at FANUC UK, highlights three key robotic trends for 2026 that are set to take industrial automation to […]
Vision technology has long played a pivotal role in robotic solutions, helping manufacturers to increase efficiency and accuracy in applications such as quality checking, measurement and product location. However, recent developments in vision innovation, combined with a lowering of costs, means that this is now a great time to invest in robotic technology with vision […]
The word “automation” often conjures images of tangled cables, crowded control cabinets and layers of software, each performing a small part of a larger system. Yet as production lines evolve, this complexity can hold progress back. Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at Beckhoff, explains why simplifying control architecture can unlock higher performance, faster development and […]
On 11-12 February 2026, Packaging Innovations and EMPACK will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham. RARUK Automation will be showcasing the PE10 Robotiq Palletising Solution designed specifically for Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots). Palletising is a repetitive and strenuous task that poses risk of injury to workers. For manufacturers looking to increase efficiency, palletising […]
At the recently concluded IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025), RealMan Robotics highlighted a major breakthrough with the debut of its RealBOT Embodied Open Platform. The company successfully conducted a cross-regional teleoperation demonstration, linking Beijing and Hangzhou, 1,200 km apart, to showcase the real-time collaboration capabilities of embodied intelligent systems. Through […]
Lund University and Cognibotics have launched a free Coursera course in modern motion programming, with an AI module in development, making industrial-grade robot programming accessible to anyone with a laptop. In a world increasingly shaped by automation and robotics, the need for clear, reliable and accessible knowledge in the field is growing. Lund University, together […]
Tezmaksan Robot Technologies, a global manufacturer of CNC automation systems, has announced its evolving partnership with UFC Automotive, a leading original parts manufacturer based in Turkey. As part of this partnership, Tezmaksan has commissioned its second CubeBOX automation line at UFC Automotive’s tractor clutch production facility. The new installation marks a significant step in UFC […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Comau have signed a €50 million finance contract to support the Turin company’s research, development and innovation activities in the fields of robotics, advanced automation solutions, machine tools development, and digitalisation for various industrial sectors: from batteries, both automotive and stationary, to aerospace, construction, renewable energy and logistics. The […]
FANUC has formally partnered with NVIDIA to bring ‘physical AI’ into mainstream manufacturing in a move set to shape the next generation of smart factories. Under the agreement, FANUC robots will be integrated with NVIDIA’s advanced AI computing stack, including on-robot systems like NVIDIA Jetson and simulation platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim. FANUC has […]
Nordic e-commerce leader Boozt has launched a pilot of Cognibotics’ HKM1800 material-handling robot, aiming to accelerate AutoStore-connected pick-to-pack operations. The initiative targets fewer manual touches, faster operator onboarding, and higher throughput, key challenges in today’s tight labour market and seasonal volume peaks. “Automation isn’t only about cost; it keeps operations running when demand spikes,” said […]
Application phase for 10th vector award is now open
The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money. The vector award has gained international […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
Cost-effective robotic automation products
Mouser Electronics announces a distribution agreement with igus, a global leader in industrial and automation products. With over 60 years of design experience and a strong reputation for quality, igus offers a range of technically advanced “motion plastics” designed for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The igus product portfolio includes flexible cables, robotic components, motor control […]
RARUK Automation demos cobot palletising solution
On 11-12 February 2026, Packaging Innovations and EMPACK will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham. RARUK Automation will be showcasing the PE10 Robotiq Palletising Solution designed specifically for Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots). Palletising is a repetitive and strenuous task that poses risk of injury to workers. For manufacturers looking to increase efficiency, palletising […]
New off-the-shelf and modular palletisers
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq. RARUK Automation is the exclusive UK representative for Robotiq, a Canadian manufacturer of end-of-arm tooling and […]
Comau presents advanced automation at ITSA 2025
Comau showcased its advanced automation technologies at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, (ITSA) held from December 1 to 3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) at Booth number 1-535. As the region’s leading platform for industrial innovation, the HANNOVER MESSE-backed event brought together global and local stakeholders committed to accelerating smarter, greener, and […]
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Bridging the gap in food and beverage plants
Food and beverage plants increasingly operate with a blend of equipment generations: legacy machinery that has served reliably for years, and newer automation technologies designed to enhance efficiency, traceability and sustainability. This hybrid setup gives manufacturers flexibility to modernise gradually, but it also presents a growing challenge: how to maintain ageing assets while integrating more […]
FANUC robot pairs hygiene with high performance
To meet the growing demand for food and cleanroom applications, FANUC has unveiled the latest model in its LR Mate industrial robot range. The compact and powerful LR Mate 10-11A Food/Clean has a 10kg payload and is compliant with ISO 4 Class cleanrooms. This makes it ideal for use in highly controlled environments across sectors […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
