At SPS 2026, Regal Rexnord will bring together several of its key motion technology brands to demonstrate how connected motion can help engineers turn ambitious ideas into high-performing machines and engineer the future with confidence. From November 24-26 in Nuremberg, Germany, visitors to Hall 3, Booth 360-368, can explore live demonstrations and discuss how complementary […]
ABB Robotics is expanding OmniCore EyeMotion with AI Robot Trainer, enabling customers to train, deploy, and continuously improve AI-powered robot vision applications faster and without needing experts to build AI models from scratch. “Physical AI fundamentally changes what robots can do, where they can operate and the value they can create,” said Marc Segura, President, […]
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has appointed Dr. Katy Milne as Chief Research & Technology Officer and Dr. Joe Darlington as Chief Innovation Solutions Officer, as the organisation enters its next phase of growth. The pair will succeed Professor Ken Young, one of MTC’s founders, who is retiring after 15 years helping to build MTC […]
Until now, the assembly of wire harnesses for the automotive industry was a manual task. Cellios has now developed a modular system in which wire harness assembly is fully automated by robots. The key to successful implementation: Cellios’s highly precise robot control system and the powerful machine vision software MVTec MERLIC. This automation has the […]
Automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK & Ireland will exhibit alongside bespoke automation specialist and systems integrator SP Automation & Robotics at the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, on September 30 and October 1, 2026. Visitors to stand M08 will be able […]
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the ix Industrial PushTrigger IP20 connectors from HARTING. The ix Industrial PushTrigger IP20 connectors are an alternative to HARTING’s PushPull solutions, offering Type A, B, and C coding options. The compact PushTrigger connectors offer high-performance connectivity for demanding industrial Ethernet applications, including automation, robotics, control systems, smart infrastructure, and transportation. […]
Delta has officially opened its new Automation & Robotics Centre in Stuttgart, Germany, reinforcing its commitment to advancing intelligent robotics and supporting the digital transformation of manufacturing across Europe. The new centre serves as a dedicated customer experience, demonstration and collaboration hub, providing customers, partners and system integrators with the opportunity to explore Delta’s latest […]
As warehouse automation continues to evolve, the use of stationary robots with robotic arms for picking and handling tasks (including palletizing, depalletizing, and item or case picking) is developing rapidly. In its latest report, Robotic Picking 2026, Interact Analysis estimates the market size for robotic picking in 2025 at $1.7 billion, projected to reach $4.6 […]
Universal Robots (UR) has introduced Gen 7, its seventh-generation robotics platform, representing a unified system upgrade, enhancing the exceptional robot user experience that operators, engineers, and integrators already prefer to work with every day. Anchored by the PolyScope X robot operating system, Gen 7 has a fully reengineered control box, teach pendant and tool flange […]
Although the case for investment in industrial automation and robotics is strong, in the current climate of corporate belt-tightening, many automation projects don’t make it off the drawing board because of the perceived high upfront investment. Oliver Selby, head of sales at FANUC UK, reframes the cost of robotics. Increasingly, capital decisions are evaluated in terms of […]
Just as fears about robots have been allayed, the key to building trust in AI is similarly rooted in education, information and transparency. Here, the experts at FANUC debunk some of the most common myths surrounding AI and automation. AI use continues to expand in the global workplace, but most businesses are still in the […]
Questions about the updated robot safety standard ISO 10218 are becoming increasingly common in the robotics industry. Central to the discussion are CE certification requirements in Europe, as ISO 10218 is the key safety standard for industrial robots under the CE marking framework. Samantha Mou, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis, discusses the regulatory direction of […]
When most people think of robotics on the factory floor, they often picture large automotive assembly lines with industrial robots performing repetitive tasks away from human workers. However, this model has rarely suited specialist manufacturers, where the challenge has been finding automation that is flexible enough for their ways of working. Here, Suraj Jandu, lead […]
The future of manufacturing will not be defined by machines alone. It will be defined by the businesses that understand how to combine technology, expertise and people to create smarter, safer and more productive operations. This is the message from the experts at Total Automated Solutions. Across the UK, manufacturers face increasing pressure. Skills shortages, […]
Universal Robots (UR) has introduced Gen 7, its seventh-generation robotics platform, representing a unified system upgrade, enhancing the exceptional robot user experience that operators, engineers, and integrators already prefer to work with every day. Anchored by the PolyScope X robot operating system, Gen 7 has a fully reengineered control box, teach pendant and tool flange […]
Giving robot companions animal-like or anime-style faces and voices could maximise their emotional appeal to users, according to new research which could help guide the growing field of social robotics. Social robots can provide companionship and comfort to their owners by mimicking human or petlike behaviours. Although the robots are a fast-growing sector of the […]
Loop Technology, a leading UK specialist in industrial automation, robotics and machine vision systems, is helping reshape the future of aerospace manufacturing through its innovative FibreLINE platform, powered by the FANUC M-2000 industrial robot. As aerospace manufacturers prepare for significantly increased production rates on future aircraft programmes, the industry faces growing pressure to deliver larger […]
Collaborative robot (cobot) and actuator suppliers are benefiting from the rapid growth in humanoid robot production. According to the latest research from Interact Analysis, global humanoid robot production exceeded 20,000 units in 2025 and is set to more than triple in 2026. Many humanoid manufacturers are prioritising software, AI training and application development, and then […]
Comau has designed and validated an order preparation solution tested within Decathlon’s e-commerce fulfilment operations as part of MASTERLY, a European initiative designed to accelerate the transition from traditional mass production to highly flexible, customised manufacturing systems. The system leverages Comau’s MyCo collaborative robot with a ROS2-based software architecture and integrates intelligent sensors and an […]
Back for 2026, this November will see FANUC open the doors to its UK headquarters to demonstrate how automation is now accessible for every manufacturing business, large or small. Taking place on 3-4 November in Ansty Park, Coventry, the free-to-attend FANUC Open House will highlight simple, scalable robotic solutions to help manufacturers of all sizes […]
Zebra Technologies will debut new solutions across its AI and 3D machine vision portfolio at VISION, 6-8 Oct. in Stuttgart to meet the growing demand among logistics organisations that want to improve middle-mile operations. Advances in AI and 3D have accelerated the adoption of machine vision in the high-volume, fast-paced world of logistics. These organisations […]
Motion plastics and low-cost automation at MACH 2026
igus returns to MACH with a comprehensive range of engineering innovations designed to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime and deliver long‑term cost savings for manufacturers across all industry. With the UK operation based in Northampton, igus develops lubrication‑free motion plastics that replace traditional metal components, increasing performance while eliminating the need for grease and maintenance. […]
RBTX DOBOT partner launch hailed a success
igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with DOBOT Robotics. The event brought together engineers, system integrators, manufacturers and automation specialists to explore how flexible robotic solutions can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, without the complexity traditionally associated with industrial automation. Live demonstrations showcased collaborative […]
What role does AI play in art?
The River of Light festival in Liverpool showcased ‘Face Value’, a captivating installation co-created by PhD student Emma Brass from the University of Liverpool and Venya Krutikov, co-founder of The Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory. Blending artificial intelligence, robotics, and visual art, Face Value invites visitors to confront how technology perceives and redefines reality. The […]
Universal Robots unveils next generation platform
Universal Robots (UR) has introduced Gen 7, its seventh-generation robotics platform, representing a unified system upgrade, enhancing the exceptional robot user experience that operators, engineers, and integrators already prefer to work with every day. Anchored by the PolyScope X robot operating system, Gen 7 has a fully reengineered control box, teach pendant and tool flange […]
Humanoids drive demand across cobot supply chain
Collaborative robot (cobot) and actuator suppliers are benefiting from the rapid growth in humanoid robot production. According to the latest research from Interact Analysis, global humanoid robot production exceeded 20,000 units in 2025 and is set to more than triple in 2026. Many humanoid manufacturers are prioritising software, AI training and application development, and then […]
Advanced robotic order preparation solution
Comau has designed and validated an order preparation solution tested within Decathlon’s e-commerce fulfilment operations as part of MASTERLY, a European initiative designed to accelerate the transition from traditional mass production to highly flexible, customised manufacturing systems. The system leverages Comau’s MyCo collaborative robot with a ROS2-based software architecture and integrates intelligent sensors and an […]
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Endoline appoints new engineering manager
Endoline Automation has appointed Christopher Tracey as engineering manager, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in its in-house expertise as demand grows for its end-of-line packaging systems in the UK and international markets. Christopher’s appointment reflects Endoline’s continued growth and commitment to investing in its engineering capability. He will lead the engineering team while working alongside […]
Gourmet-food-maker automates packaging process
Rockwell Automation has announced that Cranswick, one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of premium gourmet foods, has commissioned a new robotic end-of-line pick-and-place system using autonox Robotics. Every year, Cranswick produces millions of “pigs-in-blankets” (sausages wrapped in bacon) for the Christmas market. The final stage of the process – picking the sausages off the conveyor belt […]
Universal Robots hosts Food & Beverage Masterclass
The Food & Beverage Masterclass, hosted by Universal Robots in June, 2026 at Riseholme Park in Lincoln, brought together industry professionals for a practical and engaging half-day event focused on end of line automation with collaborative robots (cobots). Designed to give attendees a clear understanding of how automation can be successfully implemented in food and […]
