In electronics manufacturing, time-consuming and repetitive complex tasks are often conducted manually. The importance of ESD protected robotics is growing. In addition to parts handling, uses include assembly, soldering, and component inspection, even when…
Industrial Robots News & Insights
Robotics Consultant, Bernard Bagley welcomed by The BPX Group
Effective April 15, 2024, The BPX Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Bagley as our new Robotics Consultant.
Bernard Bagley: “Joining BPX Group marks the beginning of an exciting new…
EXW1 Series Compact Wireless System: NEW from SMC
SMC are set to transform the modern shop floor with the launch of its new EXW1 Series Compact Wireless System, boasting an extended range of up to one hundred meters. This latest innovation is…
Lexium Cobot redefines Human-Robot Collaboration on the Plant Floor
Manufacturers face significant challenges such as labour shortages and production downtimes that impact productivity and efficiency. Despite this, and aside from the automotive industry, UK producers seem unwilling to embrace robotics into their manufacturing….
MELFA RV-12CRL-D: NEW from Mitsubishi Electric
Get ready for a new era of industrial automation with the upcoming release of the NEW Mitsubishi Electric MELFA RV-12CRL-D. As experts in the field of industrial robotics, we are excited to present this…
Technology Knowledge Hubs to address gaps in UK Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has unveiled a decisive initiative for the MACH 2024 trade show. Called Technology Knowledge Hubs, they aim to propel the UK manufacturing sector into a new…
Small Robots: Making Space for them in Production and Assembly
The extensive range of small robots now available can offer the right solution for almost any production application. Users can select models for a combination their reach, load capacity, speed, accuracy actuator (hand), price,…
AI Technology Enhances Machine Performance
Machines producing precision components use factory automation equipment (FA) for their control. For example, computerised numerical control cutting machines (CNC) , electrical discharge machines (EDM), and industrial robotics. Yet to optimise agile production, operating…
2021 UK Robot Market Report highlights need for Investment
A new report, from the International Federation of Robotics, on the industrial robot market provides information for UK manufacturers to consider about their competitors. Moreover, the report from the International Federation of Robotics compares…
Will Blue Ocean Thinking Open Up New Automotive Segments?
The European Automotive industry is in a state of tumultuous change. It must adopt innovative strategies and technologies to boost both efficiency and sustainability. A key driver in the sustainability battle is that of…
Production Robots: The UK Ranks 22nd & Falling for Use
Research by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) into the world robotics market raises interesting questions about their use in the UK. In the table of production robots, density per 10,000 workers by country,…
Convert your Industrial Robot to a Cobot using SafePlus Technology
In this blog article about collaborative robots, we take a look at how you can convert your industrial robot into a Cobot using SafePlus technology.
Mitsubishi Electric’s latest SafePlus robot safety system lets users upscale…
AI Robot Maintenance Simplifies Adoption: Save Time with SmartPlus
AI robot maintenance may help address UK Government concerns that the UK has too few industrial robots. According to a recent Government report the UK has too few robots in relation to the…
Stretching 3D printing into an artform
A project at the Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR) is looking into a new approach to 3D printing. The emphasis is on stretching 3D printing by meaningful expression, not simple accurate piece-part reproduction…
Packaging Automation Trends & Artificial Intelligance in Robots
Like many other industries, the packaging sector constantly adapts to market requirements. Factors affecting packaging automation include new regulations, skills shortages and digital transformation. Innovative companies are turning these challenges into opportunities through new…
