Robotics
New triflex TRE ESD system ensures maximum protection against electrostatic discharge in sensitive electronics manufacturing environments In a significant advancement for electronics manufacturing safety, motion plastics specialist igus has unveiled the triflex TRE ESD – the world’s first fully ESD-certified, ready-to-install dress pack for industrial robots. Certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), the system […]
Surviving the Harshest Terrain in the Solar System As the US Artemis missions aim to return to the Moon as soon as 2027 and also plan to venture to Mars, engineers face a deceptively simple challenge: how to build a tyre that will not fail. The Moon’s surface is unforgiving, with jagged rocks and temperatures […]
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among European companies in particular, but the first practical applications have yet to […]
Southampton University students complete innovative satellite docking simulator A group of dedicated engineering students at Southampton University are set to showcase their innovative master’s project at the Southampton design show this June. Student Dominic Soltau and his team, supervised by researchers Dr Alex Wittig and Dr Sergio Araujo-Estrada, have created a Satellite Docking and Orbital […]
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped with advanced sensors and AI capabilities, allowing them to perform complex […]
By leveraging AI applied to an application database, an interactive AI consultant can speed up searches for components for low-cost robotic solutions igus has improved its RBTX.co.uk platform with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. This interactive consultant is designed to help companies with limited experience and technical knowledge of robotics to quickly and safely assemble […]
Technological advancements in robotics are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace and the adoption of automation has become a critical step for business success. Despite this, a substantial number of companies are hesitating to integrate automation into their operations. Recent statistics reveal that the UK is behind other countries when it comes to adopting automation, […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly made its way into people’s personal and professional lives; in the constantly evolving landscape of manufacturing, it’s a game-changer. On January 13th, 2025, the AI Opportunities Action Plan* was published, outlining the ways the government plans to ramp up the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the UK to boost economic […]
Supermarket logistics may get a boost as igus®, research institutes and the University of Bonn have developed a language model for low-cost automation solutions in order picking. A hackathon hosted by igus® called “Artificial Intelligence meets Robotics” has developed advanced but cost-effective automation solutions for logistics, involving 17 people divided into three interdisciplinary teams. The […]
Easy to install and with quick payback, the autonomous mobile robot enables a cost-effective entry into an automated logistics operation Automating intralogistics processes does not have to be expensive or complicated with the new igus® ReBeL Move. The mobile robot moves autonomously through the factory or warehouse transporting products and can also be combined with […]