Delta robot with open-architecture controller

The RCP-DELTA from Aerotech is available in four models that support payloads up to 3 kg, with X/Y operating ranges of 500/800/1100/1300 mm, and an optional continuous rotation about the Z axis (yaw). Extensive use of carbon fiber and light-weight aluminium results in a robot that is capable of sustaining 200 pick-and-place operations per minute with peak acceleration on the order of 15g. With absolute encoders on each motor the robot never has to be referenced, even after a loss of power.

The 5 golden rules of PLC specification

With so many choices and configurations available to the user, how should you go about selecting the correct controller for your application? Mitsubishi Electric product manager Hugh Tasker offers his five golden rules for PLC specification.

Igus to showcase Industry 4.0 solutions at Manufacturing Management Show

At this year’s Manufacturing Management Show, taking place 23-24th November at Ricoh Arena, Coventry, Igus will showcase its next evolution for motion plastics: Industry 4.0-ready smart plastics. Comprising smart cables, energy chains and linear guides, smart plastics monitor themselves constantly, providing performance data and early warning of critical wear.

New Elesa support clamps for machine guard panels and wire mesh

The new PPR series of support clamps from Elesa provide a quick and robust mounting method for plain panels or wire mesh as an aid to ensuring compliance with machine safety requirements such as ISO 13857 para 4.2.4. They are also suitable for architectural panels and similar, e.g. for stair panels, partitions, balconies etc.

Teradyne announces new Universal Robots president

Universal Robots, a Teradyne company and the global leader in the collaborative robot market, has named Jürgen von Hollen as president, effective immediately. He succeeds Enrico Krog Iversen who relinquished the post in June 2016 to pursue other interests. 



Verotec acquires IMRAK 1400 in £250k+ investment

Verotec, which hold the IP for many ex-Vero Electronics metal enclosures, has acquired the stock and assets from CommNetworks for another well-known Vero product, the IMRAK 1400 cabinet range. Verotec has now acquired the stock, design drawings, UK sales rights and business contacts for the entire IMRAK 1400 family from CommNetworks.

New modular power supply

Universal Robots now certified for applications in cleanroom environments

Universal Robots’ lightweight collaborative robot arms can now be implemented in controlled environments. After successful tests in accordance with VDI 2083 Part 9.1, the international industrial guideline concerning the various functions and measures of cleanroom technologies, the robot arms and the accompanying controller boxes made by the Danish pioneer in human-robot collaboration have been awarded the certification for cleanroom applications by the international certification organization TÜV SÜD. 

REO UK provides voltage stabiliser for year-long documentary in the Scottish Highlands

Power quality specialist REO UK has supplied a voltage stabiliser to Initiative Electrical for use during the filming of Channel 4’s yearlong documentary, Eden. The television series sees 24 individuals spend a year creating their own society from scratch in a remote estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Renishaw collaboration receives health and wellbeing award shortlist

Additive-manufacture for Design-led Efficient Patient Treatment (ADEPT) has been shortlisted for a Collaborate to Innovate award, in the Health and Wellbeing category. The collaborative project aims to revolutionise maxillofacial implants through design and laser melting by drawing on expertise from several partners, including global engineering company Renishaw.