Mitsubishi Electric is expanding its MELFA CR series for cost-conscious robot users by adding a new slim, long reach 8kg load capacity articulated arm model. The RV-8CRL is ideal for anyone interested in economical machines for low-to-medium complexity applications, allowing them to effectively (more...)

Igus has developed control software for its low-cost automation solutions that allows users to easily program their robots. Available online, free of charge, the Igus robot control software enables different robot kinematics to be programmed and controlled. A digital twin simulates the movements, (more...)

A popular introduction from RARUK Automation last year was the Robotiq Finishing Kit, an-easy-to-integrate solution that allows any Universal Robot to be economically used for finishing wood, plastics, metals, fibreglass, carbon fibre and solid surfaces. Now the latest generation of this kit comes (more...)

As part of an initiative to get production back up and running, Fanuc UK is offering its ROBOGUIDE and CNC GUIDE simulation software programs as free trials until the end of September 2020. Both of the programs are designed to enhance productivity by providing users with the ability to run offline (more...)

RARUK Automation is again pushing the boundaries of automation flexibility with the introduction of the SMARTSHIFT tool changer. Designed to operate with all models in its Universal Robots (UR) range of collaborative robots, the system cuts production time and errors and allows companies to scale-up (more...)

A new generation of human collaborative robots which combine important key features and benefits to ensure powerful, robust and safe application capabilities have been introduced by Yaskawa. The Yaskawa Motoman HC20DT robot is the latest example of Yaskawa’s expanding range of Motoman Smart (more...)

Automation and artificial intelligence have been widely integrated in many science and technology industries. Now collaborative robots (cobots) are making their entrance but is your business ready? Do you actually need a cobot or are you concerned about behind left behind if you don’t acquire (more...)

Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) is an award winning designer and manufacturer of motion control hardware and software widely used in the film, television and professional photography industries. Its extensive range of camera robot solutions enable high speed, pixel accurate and highly repeatable (more...)

Oriental Motor’s 7-Axis Robot provides a highly cost-effective solution for high-precision robotics applications; rather than buying in a complete off-the-shelf robot which may be over specified for a company’s needs, manufacturers can build their own 7-Axis Robot to their exact (more...)

The growth in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles available today demonstrates the automotive industry’s determination to act upon environmental concerns. Electric vehicles (EVs) with their low or zero emissions are definitely becoming a highly strategic part of many OEMs’ (more...)