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Low-cost robotic range available from RS simplifies complex tasks

Low-cost robotic range available from RS simplifies complex tasks

RS Components has launched a new, low-cost, fast and accurate robotics solution. Easy to programme – even for those who have never programmed a robotic arm before – the R12 and R17 benchtop robots from ST Robotics are capable of undertaking the most complex tasks, including product testing, sample handling, parts handling, machine feeding, welding, spraying and sound measurement. 

3rd February 2017
Plastic plain bearings defy harsh conditions on ambulance tail lifts

Plastic plain bearings defy harsh conditions on ambulance tail lifts

The Palfinger brand has become synonymous with innovation and reliability for its lifting solutions for commercial vehicle and marine applications.  As a multinational company group with its headquarters in Salzburg, Austria, Palfinger has manufacturing and assembly sites in Europe, North and South America, and Asia, as well as over 4,500 sales and service centres located in over 130 countries across five continents. 

1st February 2017
Seminar provides step-by-step guide to improving your productivity with robots

Seminar provides step-by-step guide to improving your productivity with robots

ABB’s forthcoming ‘Switch to Robots’ seminar will explain how ongoing reductions in the cost and complexity of robotic automation are opening up new opportunities for UK SME manufacturing companies. Taking place at ABB’s Milton Keynes site on Wednesday 15th March 2017, the event will provide a simple step-by-step guide to introducing robot automation to the factory floor.

31st January 2017

Maxon Motor expands headquarters with new Innovation Centre

Maxon Motor expands headquarters with new Innovation Centre

Swiss drive specialist Maxon Motor is expanding its headquarters in Switzerland. Construction of the new Innovation Centre is due to start in February. The building is scheduled to be ready for use by summer 2018, and will provide space for the research, development and production of medical drives.

30th January 2017
New app enables engineers to find pneumatic parts fast

New app enables engineers to find pneumatic parts fast

IMI Precision Engineering is transforming the way customers access pneumatic components with the launch of an innovative app. The free smartphone app is set to provide engineers and maintenance supervisors with a faster and easier solution when sourcing replacement parts to keep their machines moving.

27th January 2017
Huco coupling demonstrates durability in tractor transmission

Huco coupling demonstrates durability in tractor transmission

Huco Dynatork is supplying CLAAS Industrietechnik with its multi-beam couplings for use in a power-split transmission for its newest range of ARION 500/600 series tractors. Having identified a contamination issue caused by the ‘as-machined’ delivery condition of many manufacturers’ standard couplings, CLAAS Industrietechnik approached Huco for a specialised solution which would perform reliably.

25th January 2017
Aluminium profile system nominated for safety award

Aluminium profile system nominated for safety award

Minitec’s modular aluminium profile system has been nominated for the “Tomorrow’s Health and Safety award 2017.” The modular aluminium profile system is used extensively throughout industry and lifestyle in a wide range of applications where safety of personnel and equipment is a prime concern.

25th January 2017
Universal Robots racks up the benefits at Etalex

Universal Robots racks up the benefits at Etalex

Installing a Universal Robot to pick metal parts out of a press brake solved several automation headaches at Etalex; a manufacturer of shelving systems that had no room for safety guarding in front of the press and needed a flexible user-friendly robot able to safely handle the pick and place tasks in a high traffic area. The UR10 robot was up for the challenge.

25th January 2017
Motion and automation controllers explained

Motion and automation controllers explained

A motion control system is a system that controls the position, velocity, force or pressure of some machine. As an example, an electro-mechanical based motion control system consists of a motion controller (the brains of the system), a drive (which takes the low power command signal from the motion controller and converts it into high power current/voltage to the motor), a motor (which converts electrical energy to mechanical energy), a feedback device (which sends signals back to the motion controller to make adjustments until the system produces the desired result), and a mechanical system (including actuators, which physically produce the desired end result).

25th January 2017
Igus expands robolink D modular kit with plastic gearing

Igus expands robolink D modular kit with plastic gearing

Igus has expanded its robolink D modular kit with strainwave gearing in two sizes. The gearing, which is available as an individual component, or with an integrated NEMA17 or NEMA23 stepper motor, consists of an outer ring gear and a flexible wear-resistant inner ring gear made of iglidur high-performance plastic. 

25th January 2017
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