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Cobots: your flexible friend 13/03/2023 Suzanne Gill reports on how cobots are being used in industrial environments. Full Story...
VW Group orders 1,300 robots across Europe 10/10/2022 The Volkswagen Group has placed an order with FANUC for 1,300 robots. Throughout 2022 and 2023, FANUC will supply four VW plants across Europe with a variety of robotic solutions to support production of both Audi and VW models. Full Story...
Boosting productivity: a three-pronged approach 11/01/2021 2021 could be a pivotal year for industry in the UK, and the extent to which manufacturers adopt automation may determine its long-term success, says Tom Bouchier. Full Story...
Compact but powerful new general-purpose robot 01/12/2020 FANUC has expanded its range of general-purpose industrial robots with the launch of the compact M-10iD/16S. Full Story...
Building resilience with robotics 08/06/2020 Will the Covid-19 pandemic accelerate the speed adoption of robotic and automation across the industrial sector? Suzanne Gill reports. Full Story...
Hollow-armed robot allows for cable integration 27/01/2020 FANUC has made improvements to its R-2000 series robot with the introduction of the hollow-armed R-2000iD. Full Story...
The first lightweight cobot from FANUC 06/01/2020 FANUC has launched its first lightweight collaborative robot – the CRX-10iA. Full Story...
UKs strongest robot delivered to Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) 29/11/2019 FANUC UK has delivered model from its strongest ever robot series to neighbouring research and technology organisation, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), in Coventry. Full Story...
High-strength low-footprint addition to collaborative robot range 08/06/2019 The latest addition to the FANUC collaborative robot portfolio is the CR-14iA/L which fills a gap between its small and medium-sized six-axis collaborative robots. Full Story...
Slimline general purpose robot 03/08/2018 FANUC has extended its slimline range of compact, general purpose robots, which is suited to use in narrow work spaces and top-mount applications. Full Story...
FANUC introduces new robot for welding large pieces in small spaces 02/07/2018 A new addition to FANUC’s ARC welding robot range is set to make automated welding more viable for manufacturers with compact floor space, but large workpieces. Full Story...
Simplifying the collection of production data 25/06/2018 To maximise data-driven productivity, FANUC has introduced MT-Linki, a scalable, out-of-the-box machine tool monitoring solution that can monitor and manage data from between one and 1000 machines. Full Story...
3D simulation program for robot control 13/05/2018 FANUC UK has launched an upgraded version of its intelligent 3D simulation software for robot motion control. Full Story...
FANUC launches lightweight robot for small-to-medium paint applications 30/04/2018 FANUC UK has extended its family of paint robots with the launch of the light-weight P-40iA intelligent robotic arm. The latest addition to the range is ideally suited to a wide variety of painting and coating applications, and has a maximum payload and reach of 5kg and 1300mm respectively. Full Story...
FANUC UK to demonstrate open network capabilities at MACH 2018 12/03/2018 FANUC UK will demonstrate its next-generation automated capabilities, alongside its latest advances in robotics, RoboMachines, drives, and controls, at its fully-connected stand during this year’s MACH exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham – Hall 19, Stand 610 Full Story...
Food-friendly robot 14/01/2018 FANUC UK has launched a new robot for cleanroom and food-handling environments. Full Story...
Will there be room for CNC and PLCs in the factory of the future? 15/10/2017 As automation in manufacturing increases control systems are having to become increasingly complex and efficient. We investigate what role different industrial controllers might have to play in the future. Full Story...
FANUC unveils latest industrial washing robot 09/10/2017 Industrial automation solutions provider FANUC UK has unveiled its latest industrial robot developed specifically for industrial washing applications. Full Story...
FANUC and Cyber-Weld further strengthen partnership 04/09/2017 Leading factory automation solutions provider FANUC has announced Warwickshire-based systems integrator Cyber-Weld Ltd as its preferred arc welding partner in the UK. Based in Southam, Warwickshire, Cyber-Weld, an approved FANUC Strategic Partner, has supplied FANUC robots to its UK-wide customer base for around 20 years. Its customers operate in sectors ranging from automotive to marine, and aerospace to chemicals. Full Story...
FANUC to showcase automated packaging solutions at PPMA 07/08/2017 FANUC UK will be demonstrating the ease and affordability of automated picking, packing and palletising at this year’s PPMA event, which takes place from the 26 – 28 September at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. Full Story...
FANUC introduces new compact ARC welding robot 10/07/2017 FANUC, the leading global manufacturer of factory automation solutions, is introducing a new high-specification ARC welding robot to its acclaimed ARC Mate series. Full Story...
FANUC launches purpose-built academy at Ansty Park 20/06/2017 FANUC, the global manufacturer of factory automation solutions, is launching a purpose-built training academy at its new 107,000 sq ft facility in Ansty Park, Coventry. Full Story...
FANUC celebrates grand opening of Ansty Park facility 22/05/2017 FANUC, the global manufacturer of factory automation solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its new facility at Ansty Park, Coventry, on Tuesday 16th May. The 107,000 sq ft facility hosted more than 300 guests, including overseas staff, customers, members of the press, government figures, and representatives from the Embassy of Japan in London. Full Story...
Increasing robot productivity 09/05/2017 Control Engineering Europe looks at how advanced sensing solutions can help increase robot productivity. Full Story...
A business case for integrated robotic vision 04/07/2016 Steve Capon explains how integrated vision technology can help businesses respond to evolving market requirements more easily and package more complex shaped products. Full Story...
Rapid pick and place solution for sweetcorn cobs 05/06/2015 A UK factory trial involving a FANUC M-10iA series robot and vacuum gripper technology has proved that it is possible to pick and place sweetcorn cobs at speeds of 180 packs per minute. Full Story...
World’s first heavy lifting collaborative robot 14/04/2015 The launch of the world’s first heavy lifting industrial collaborative robot, the FANUC CR-35iA, which works hand-in-hand with human employees, moves the idea of collaborative robots out of the realms of science fiction. Full Story...
FANUC and Rockwell Automation to collaborate on integrated manufacturing solutions 23/09/2014 FANUC and Rockwell Automation, have announced a global collaboration effort to provide customers with a seamless and integrated manufacturing solution. Full Story...
Safety comes first when working with robots 19/08/2014 Ensuring worker safety should be the prime consideration in all robot applications, especially when humans and robots may need to share the same workspace. Full Story...
Automatica: Assembly, robots, vision trade fair 22/05/2008 Automatica International Trade Fair for Automation: Assembly, Robotics, Vision will take place June 10 to 13, 2008, at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, to bring together all areas of robotics and automation under one roof. It has been held every two years at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre since 2004. Full Story...
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