Registration is now open for maxon’s Drive Technology Insight 2024 educational event that will present the latest in DC micromotor technology. Taking place on Wednesday 15 May, 9am to 4pm, at the Williams F1 Conference Centre in Wantage, Oxfordshire, the event is for engineers who want to learn more about drive technology optimisation.

ABB Robotics is collaborating with UK-based tech start-up AUAR to advance the use of robotic micro-factories to build affordable, sustainable low energy timber homes.

Standardised hardware and the ability to work with the industry leading control architectures makes Festo stepper and servo drives, remote I/O and valve terminals a natural choice for machine manufacturers and end-users.

Huddersfield-based Pennine Industrial has been acquired by the world-renowned Rondot Group, which becomes sole owner of the company as well as adding Pennine Prostamp and Pennine Industrial Holdings to its expansive portfolio.

NSK and the German Aerospace Centre are developing a robotic hand system that will help automate manual tasks, particularly in the service industry.

SKF has decided to join and co-fund Mission 0 to contribute to the development of groundbreaking technologies and deliver solutions to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in materials, production and end-of-life of passenger cars.

Hosting 50 pairs of Trio SCARA robots, a new nut sorting conveyor at a large processing facility in the US is handling a much greater throughput than a traditional manual line. Operating 24/7, the robot system has presented double digit percentage growth in productivity and is freeing up the need for tens of workers across several rotating shift patterns.

Automation has become the backbone of industrial evolution, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technologies into diverse sectors and optimising operational efficiency. Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, shares insights into how automation trends have begun to shape 2024.

System supplier Aprotec from Karlstadt in Bavaria is a specialist for modern, customised solutions in automation, process plant and leak testing technology. To deliver these turnkey systems, it relies on the vacuum products and expertise of Leybold.

RARUK Automation has been named Universal Robots’ Distributor of the Year. The prestigious award recognises the distributor that has achieved the largest growth and sales globally over the last year. Danish robotics manufacturer Universal Robots has a network of over 300 distributors worldwide. RARUK Automation has also been awarded Platinum Plus status.