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Universal

Universal "co-bots" boosted by next-generation robot programming

RARUK Automation, which offers Universal Robots series of collaborative robots (co-bots) and Robotiq grippers in the UK market, has agreed a complementary and unique partnership with German-based ArtiMinds Robotics. ArtiMinds has put the latest technologies in machine learning, motion planning and motion control for robotic manipulation into a robust, easy-to-use software package that is fully compatible with Universal Robots and Robotiq force torque sensors. As a result, the new collaboration extends the potential of robotics even further for UK automation users.

17th November 2016
Intelligent Ethernet extender system

Intelligent Ethernet extender system

Phoenix Contact’s Ethernet extender system allows managed and unmanaged extenders to be connected at a distance of up to 20km using plug-and-play technology for the first time. This integration enables diagnosis of all subscribers and lines via IP as well as cost-effective connection of extensive IP networks. 

17th November 2016
Low cost capacitive sensors

Low cost capacitive sensors

High accuracy measurement of inclination or acceleration is available at low cost, thanks to the Seika range of capacitive sensors from Sensors UK. The NG and NB series offer inclination measurement from ±1° to 360° to a resolution of 0.001°, or acceleration measurement from DC to ±1000g.

17th November 2016
Configure high-speed drives from your sofa

Configure high-speed drives from your sofa

Never before has it been this simple to put together a customised, high-end drive – either at work or at home: with Maxon Motor’s online configurator. A variety of brushless, high-speed motors and gearheads are now available.

17th November 2016
FRLs feature industry

FRLs feature industry"s highest flow rate for their size

Emerson has introduced the ASCO Numatics 651 Series filter, regulator, and lubricator (FRL) line of air preparation products. This new FRL line broadens the company’s high flow-rate 650 Series family to include products with G1/8 and G1/4 port sizes. 

17th November 2016
stepSERVO range expands further

stepSERVO range expands further

The stepSERVO range of integrated motors from Applied Motion Products (AMP) is now available in a new NEMA 34 frame-size option that offers closed-loop servo control with peak-torque performance of over 8 Nm – up to 50% more torque than equivalent  stepper motors running open loop. Available from Mclennan, AMP’s European distribution partner, the innovative microstepping motor based system comprises a digital closed-loop servo drive, 20,000 count/rev feedback encoder and several options for motion control and communications in a single integrated package. 

17th November 2016
UCB life scientists use robots to test cells by the billion

UCB life scientists use robots to test cells by the billion

An automated primary antibody screening workcell for early stage development of potential new treatments for central nervous system and immunology disorders has been designed and built for UCB by Farnborough-based Peak Analysis and Automation (PAA) Ltd. Built around a Mitsubishi Electric robot, the workcell speeds up the process of antibody discovery by allowing the screening of billions of antibody producing B cells. 

16th November 2016
Igus humanoid open platform robot

Igus humanoid open platform robot

The Igus humanoid open platform robot, developed in conjunction with the University of Bonn, is powered by motor-driven, slewing rings. 

16th November 2016
MiniTec

MiniTec"s aluminium profile system used as innovative camera rig

When a leading digital photography company needed a structure on which to mount camera’s to shoot subject matter whereby multiples images are captured and scanned by multiple camera shots/angles, it turned to Minitec. It had proved to be very impractical and cumbersome to construct a jig out of scaffolding. Minitec, with the help of the client came up with a solution which is far more than just a customised multiple camera tripod. 

16th November 2016
REO UK launches train power magnetics website

REO UK launches train power magnetics website

To celebrate the launch of its new train power magnetics website, power quality specialist, REO, is offering Twitter users the chance to win a Hornby model train set worth £200. The new site is the home of REO’s services in the maintenance, replacement and repair of rail components. Twitter users that retweet REO's competition tweet and follow @REO_UK will be entered into a price draw to win the quality model train set.

16th November 2016
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