‘Smart’ ultra-compact profile sensor is key to space and time-saving electroplating robot

In many applications surface coating such as electroplating is an important part of the manufacturing process and if performed manually, will require a considerable amount of space and human resources. However, a good example of the benefits of advanced automation and robotics is the development of an innovative robot cell which enables fully automated electroplating […]

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LiBiao Robotics launch ground-breaking Airrob automated tote picking system

LiBiao Robotics has announced the launch of Airrob – a ground-breaking energy efficient robot-based tote handling solution that delivers high storage density, rapid and accurate picking and the scalability needed to future-proof warehouse and e-fulfilment operations. Straightforward and cost effective to install, Airrob travels at speeds of up to 2 metres per second both horizontally […]

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New Zealand’s PM gets to see the benefits of LiBiao Robotics parcel sorting robots up close

Currently on the campaign trail in the run-up to the forthcoming general election in New Zealand,  the country’s Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, got a close-up view of LiBiao Robotics’ automated parcel sorting technology when he was guest of honour at a recent event held to mark the opening of leading homeware retailer Kmart’s new distribution hub. […]

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OPEN MIND boosts efficiency and process reliability

hyperMILL® TURNING Solutions were the hot topic for OPEN MIND at this year’s EMO. Live demonstrations on a GROB G350T mill/turn machine were performed at the stand to display what the milling-turning technologies of the hyperMILL® CAD/CAM solution can do. The demos also included milling, drilling and angle head support. hyperMILL® TURNING Solutions include technologies […]

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Ultra Precision Hydraulic Chuck with runout of less than 1µm

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries has now announced the arrival of its new Hydraulic Chuck Ultra Precision. The new hydraulic chuck that is ideal for all machine shops that require the lowest possible runout for high-precision milling is available in the UK from Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC). With BIG KAISER’s […]

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Save Money, Save Energy: How Tinytag Data Loggers Contribute to Cost Savings and Energy Efficiency

Before-and-after power/energy usage analysis is vital in energy audits and for organisations to validate energy-saving measures, especially for high consumers of electricity. The Tinytag Energy Logger is a portable data logger which can be used to monitor electricity consumption in individual pieces of equipment to help identify where potential energy usage savings can be made, improving […]

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XYZ Machine Tools streamlines medical device development.

ATL Technology in Cardiff is a specialist manufacturer of medical devices, particularly energy-driven surgical devices. These are used in minimally invasive surgery and use low voltage, high current RF energy waveforms to seal, coagulate, dissect, vaporize, resect, or mobilize tissue. Typical applications are in urology, gynaecology, and arthroscopy. As a company committed to delivering tailored […]

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