RND Automation, a provider of robotic packaging solutions, has integrated Epson Robots into its “unique” hydraulic valve assembly process. (See video below.) RND is using the Epson T3 All-in-One and G3 SCARA robots, as well as the C8 compact 6-Axis robots in the process, and says it offers custome

By Gabriel Smith, chief evangelist at Pricefx Eliminating pricing waste: Overall Pricing Effectiveness (OPE) There is an even more effective means to improve profitability than variable cost reduction. In fact, according to many studies, improving variable cost typically results in a <8 per cent

inVia Robotics, the provider of the next generation of warehouse automation solutions for e-commerce, today announced the expansion of its core system. The update includes inVia Connect, which streamlines integration, and the ability to automate replenishment, cycle counting and returns. inVia’s a

Rockwell Automation and Accenture’s Industry X.0 are teaming up to develop a digital offering to help industrial clients “move beyond existing manufacturing solutions to transform their entire connected enterprise”. The engagement is designed to capitalize on the expertise of both companies to del

Arch Systems has formed a partnership with Flex to develop systems to enable data transformation in its manufacturing operation. The companies says that innovative data extraction from legacy and new machines will help drive production efficiencies, process automation and predictive analytics acro

Invertek Drives, a designer and manufacturer of variable frequency drives (VFDs), has incorporated two Universal Robots UR5 collaborative robots into the testing phase of its production line. Earlier this year, Invertek Drives opened the doors to its new 5,500 square metre global manufacturing and

ABB has launched its new “user-friendly IoT Dashboard” to improve usability and reduce maintenance in smart buildings. The company’s says the launch is in response to its finding that “preventative maintenance is three to nine times cheaper than reactive maintenance”. ABB says its IoT Dashboard is

Festo is now offering Magswitch switchable magnetic gripping and clamping solutions to automotive and original equipment manufacturers through a new distribution agreement. Magswitch says its automation solutions are “designed to last the life of a production line”, and says its equipment can lowe

Scania says its partnership with the Combient Foundry is intended to tap into the “huge potential” of automation and artificial intelligence in the transportation industry. The Combient network, which Scania is part of, is a cross-Nordic industry collaboration that aims to accelerate transformatio

By Richard Mawson, sales manager UK and Ireland at OnRobot Since the mid-twentieth century, robots have been implemented by businesses worldwide to enhance efficiency and multiply productivity levels. However, while the introduction of robotic equipment in industrial contexts undoubtedly helped or

Robotics and automation technologies are likely to increase productivity and reshore manufacturing, according to a new report. As the adoption and use of robotics increase, a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, the world’s top-ranked think tank for science and tec

Universal Robots has helped Vietnam-based Vinacomin Motor Industry Joint Stock Company “future-proof” its production processes with collaborative robots. VMIC is a subsidiary of the Vinacomin Group, a state-owned coal and mining giant. VMIC, one of the first state-owned manufacturers to deploy cob

Vectis Automation has chosen Universal Robots’ UR10e cobot to power the Vectis Cobot Welding Tool launching at FabTech 2019 in Chicago.  The company says its robotic welding tool gives smaller weld shops a low-risk, low-cost solution to increase weld capacity, quality and stability. Vectis is Lati

Realtime Robotics, a provider of responsive motion planning for industrial robots and autonomous vehicles, says it has raised $11.7 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Sparx Asset Management, and included participation from Mitsubishi Electric, Hyundai, and Omron Ventures, alongside

ABB has launched a new version of its visual control graphic interface, saying it is the first to display process information in its situational context. The industrial giant has integrated its “Minerals Process Control Library” into the new system, partnering with the CRH Hoghiz cement plant in R

Fanuc America is planning to open a new 461,000 square-foot North Campus robotics and automation facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The world’s largest industrial robot supplier will hold a grand opening celebration for the new centre later today. Fanuc has invited customers, local officials, edu

Omron has introduced its sixth wave of factory automation control equipment. The company says the devices are built on a common design platform for unified product specifications, for further innovation in control panel building. The products will be available as 237 models in six categories. Sin

Teradyne is again strengthening its position in the robotics and automation market with another acquisition after already buying Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots.  Teradyne and AutoGuide Mobile Robots have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teradyne will acquire privately

The welding automation industry is increasingly implementing collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots. This year’s FabTech Expo features several UR cobot powered path-processing solutions: BotX Welder by Hirebotics; Red-D-Arc and Airgas; Vectis Automation’s Cobot Welding Tool; and SnapCut b

IMHX is one of the largest trade shows aimed at the intralogistics sector in the UK. Held in Birmingham, the event features more than 450 exhibitors and attracts more than 16,000 industry experts over its four-day duration, from September 24th to 27th. As with the other events Robotics and Automat