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Robotics specialist wins Salford innovation award
Cutting-edge technology and high-tech employment opportunities have helped robotics specialist RTS Flexible Systems to win the first Salford Business Award for Innovation Brochure available
News from RTS Flexible Systems (28 April 2008)
Robots improve painting quality and productivity
User application article ABB robotic technology is helping the Yamaha Motor Co European subsidiary, MBK Industrie, improve energy savings and deliver 100 per cent quality in the painting process of outboard motors Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (23 April 2008)
Astech Projects joins ABB for improved automation
Astech Projects, an engineering company specialising in the supply of advanced automation systems, has joined the ABB Robotic Partner Network Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (20 February 2008)
First second generation Delta robot unveiled
ABB Robotics presents the European launch of the next generation FlexPicker delta robot family at Interpack in Dusseldorf, 24-30 April Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (11 February 2008)
Wittmann UK clients work Smarter!
Following the K 2007 exhibition in Dusseldorf last Autumn, there has been considerable demand for Wittmann automation products, both robots and software
News from Wittmann UK (30 January 2008)
Robots built into meat slicing equipment
User application article Cutting edge automation from ABB and AEW Delford is enabling Swedish cooked meat producers and processors, the Charkman Group, to maximise production and optimise yields Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (16 November 2007)
The 10 key benefits of robot systems for SMEs
ABB Robotics has designed and developed a robot-based application solution for pump manufacturer Alfa Laval, and now offers a presentation listing the 10 key benefits of robot systems for SMEs Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 9 November 2007)
Knight Warner becomes new robotics partner for ABB
Knight Warner, an automation systems integrator that lists Nestle Purina, Corus and TetraPak amongst its clients, has joined the ABB Robotics Partner Network Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (31 October 2007)
Light weight and accurate flowmeter applications
Titan Enterprises has designed some light weight oval gear flowmeters: one is used for monitoring hydraulic fluids at the end of a robot arm, another to monitor sulphite hand spraying in a vineyard Brochure available
News from Titan Enterprises (23 October 2007)
Automatic gantry palletising system for KP Foods
User application article United Biscuits, a leading European biscuit and snacks manufacturer, chose Gudel UK to provide an automatic gantry palletisation system at its KP Foods factory in Billingham
News from Gudel UK (22 October 2007)
ABB robot roadshow to win over UK manufacturers
ABB is undertaking a nationwide tour of the UK to help communicate the benefits that can be derived from investing in robotic technology Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (24 September 2007)
Lego Mindstorms software expands to Vista and Macs
New version of Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics Software, the graphical programming environment for robotics systems, has been extended to Windows Vista and Intel-based Macintosh computers Brochure available
News from National Instruments (30 August 2007)
New Kawasaki Robot for all spray painting jobs
Kawasaki Robotics has introduced the new 'K Series' of explosion-proof painting robots with a line-up of eight models to cover work from small to large
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (16 August 2007)
Innovation in robotics demonstrated by Staubli
Manufacturing high speed, high precision robots is not our only task - ensuring the availability of the most advanced software, peripherals and control systems is equally important Brochure available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (15 August 2007)
New robots on show at Motek
TM Robotics and Toshiba Machine, the manufacturer of industrial robots, will be exhibiting ceiling mounted assembly and handling robots as well as a palletising SCARA Robot at this year's Motek show Brochure available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 6 August 2007)
Rexroth IndraMotion for Packaging controls robots
The latest version of the controller family Rexroth IndraMotion for Packaging also boasts kinematics for robot applications
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 3 August 2007)
'Robotics meets Packaging' event for Pack Expo
After the success of the ABB Robotics 'Robotics meets Packaging' event in Germany last year, ABB is hosting a two-day conference at JW Marriott Hotel in Las Vegas on 12-13 October, before Pack Expo Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 2 August 2007)
Don't Ask 'Why Robots?' - Ask 'Why Not?'
With the growing emphasis on production speed and competitiveness, the need for efficient and flexible robotics technology has become a key consideration for many businesses in manufacturing
News from Barr and Paatz ( 2 August 2007)
Staubli robots get significantly smaller
Staubli are well known for their TX/RX ranges of high speed, high precision 6-axis robots, as well as the SCARA 4-axis robots: now they introduce the ultra-compact RS20 Brochure available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) ( 2 August 2007)
Robot systems for demo and evaluation trials
Leading European finishing equipment manufacturer Guyson International has recently installed a Motorman HP6 robot and NX100 controller into its Skipton demonstration and manufacturing centre showroom Brochure available
News from Guyson International (27 July 2007)
10 good reasons to reappraise robotics
Global investment in industrial robots is at record levels, with worldwide orders in 2004 up 20%, the uptake of this technology in the UK continues to lag behind other industrial countries
News from Barr and Paatz ( 5 July 2007)
Robots success in the ceramics sector in Italy
User application article In the conservative ceramic mosaic tile industry, manufacturing innovation is often shunned: ABB Robotics and the EMC engineering consultancy have taken the ceramics production industry by storm Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 2 July 2007)
Fast, space-saving robot for machine builders
A new compact and high-speed robot, ideally suited for integration into special purpose machinery has been introduced by Fanuc Robotics Brochure available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (19 June 2007)
First robot solutions integrator for Elau
Process automation and industrial robotics specialist, Barr and Paatz, has been appointed UK systems integrator for robot solutions, by the automation supplier for packaging machinery, Elau
News from Barr and Paatz (28 May 2007)
Results of mission to Russia shown at DTI seminar
The impact of the Chernobyl disaster and the needs of the gas and oil industry are just two factors that have shaped cutting-edge research in Russia, according to the results of a fact-finding mission
News from De Montfort University Leicester (20 March 2007)
Partner networks enable robot application growth
ABB Robotics has seen significant growth within its Partner Network, as end users and integrators require specialist expertise in sectors such as food, beverage, packaging and pharmaceuticals Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 8 March 2007)
Robot vision system reduces cost for integrators
Fanuc Robotics has introduced a new vision system which integrates directly with its RJ3iC controller, reducing cost and time for integrators Brochure available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (26 February 2007)
Ceiling mounted SCARA robot set to save space
TM Robotics launches a ceiling mounted version of the Toshiba Machine TH450 SCARA (Selective Compliant Assembly Robot Arm), which will save space by allowing access to the working area from above Brochure available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (11 January 2007)
Controller boosts robot performance with vision
Fanuc Robotics has introduced a new controller which provides enhancements to performance, an increase in the number of robot arms it can control and a fully integrated vision control system Brochure available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) ( 6 December 2006)
How to specify industrial robot cells
Technical background article Choosing the right robot for the task and building it into a fully functioning automated work cell is the role of specialist, independent robot system integrators like Barr and Paatz
News from Barr and Paatz (30 November 2006)
ABB puts robot control in the panel
Easy integration with existing equipment designs, substantial space savings and exceptional versatility are some of the many benefits from the new ABB panel-mounting robot controllers Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (28 November 2006)
New sales engineer joins Modular Automation
Assembly equipment manufacturer Modular Automation International has appointed a new sales engineer to develop its business in northwest England and Scotland
News from Modular Automation International (14 November 2006)
Promoting greater acceptance of robotics in UK
New product manager for TM Robotics UK and Ireland, Colin Reader, has goal to help improve understanding of SCARA and Cartesian robotics in UK industry, even if only by a fraction! Brochure available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (10 November 2006)
Robotic pick and place - the ultimate challenge
User application article RTS, the innovative UK provider of vision-guided robotic pick and place systems to the food industry, developed a system to pick Poppadums in order to automate a heavily labour-intensive process Brochure available
News from RTS Flexible Systems ( 6 November 2006)
Robot cell adds polish for pump manufacturer
User application article ABB has designed and developed a robot-based application solution for pump manufacturer Alfa Laval, which is both labour saving and cleaner than the previous, manually-intensive production methods Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (10 October 2006)
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