Robotics
How industrial robots have stepped up during lockdown
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact have reshaped consumer expectations for choice and fast delivery. In this article, Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager for ABB Robotics looks at how robotic automation is helping logistics operators to meet the exploding demand following the implementation of lockdowns.
ABB’s latest flexible robotic handling solutions
Latest FlexLoader machine tending solution picks straight from pallets carried by AGVs . Easy-to-use GoFa cobot offers 5kg payload capacity and longest reach in its class. The ACOPOS 6D handling system uses magnetic levitation for precise placement of material carrying shuttles.
Universal Robots announces Third Dimension as a UR+ Partner
Universal Robots has announced Third Dimension Software as an official partner in the UR+ application scheme. The partnership ensures SMEs can quickly and easily adopt flexible solutions for automated quality and process inspection, with little or no robotic programming expertise required.
Altus's latest addition to the electronics industry
Altus, a supplier of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has hailed the Southern Electronics and Manufacturing exhibition a great success following their attendance at one of the most important and popular engineering shows in the UK calendar.
TM Robotics injects products to equipment portfolio
TM Robotics, the distribution partner for Shibaura Machine — formerly Toshiba Machine — robotics, has taken on the supply of Shibaura Machine injection moulding machines in the UK and Ireland. TM Robotics will form the British and Irish arm of Shibaura Machine Europe, headquartered in Italy, hiring two specialist engineers and ensuring the continuation of service and maintenance for existing injection moulding machine users in the reg...
Cincoze introduces DI-1100 industrial embedded computer
Cincoze’s latest DI-1100 series of compact, high-performance, and power-saving rugged embedded industrial computers with rich interface options has recieved a warm welcome in the smart factory industry.
Cyber security in robotics market
A market research report by ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm on cyber security in robotics market includes industry analysis 2014-2021 and opportunity assessment 2022-2029. As per the findings of the report, the cyber security in robotics market reached a value of US 3.5 Bn in 2022.
Robot sales in North America highest ever in 2021Robot sales in North America highest ever in 2021
Propelled by a surge in non-automotive sectors, the number of robots sold in North America set a new record in 2021, with 39,708 units sold at a value of $2 billion, a 14% increase over the previous high in 2017.
Insect-sized flying robots with flapping wings developed
A drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots has been developed by a University of Bristol team, using a new method of electromechanical zipping that does away with the need for conventional motors and gears.
Belago 1.1 lights way for Luxonis’ 3D vision system
ams OSRAM, a global provider of optical solutions, has announced a new partnership with Luxonis, a developer of embedded artificial intelligence and computer vision technology. Luxonis provides 3D solutions for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), robots, drones and more that help create high-quality 3D maps for applications such as object detection and obstacle avoidance.