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The new lightweight robot from KUKA – Curtain up for the LBR iiwa!

At iREX in Tokyo, KUKA is presenting the first lightweight robot for industrial applications KUKA is opening up a new chapter in the story of robotics and presenting the LBR iiwa – […]

Hinged-shaped safety switches in stainless steel HX series

Pizzato Elettrica has recently introduced its new HX series stainless steel safety hinged switches. Thanks to the use of AISI 316L stainless steel and to the accurate surface finish, this new range […]

Robot System Products selected as supplier of tool changers for production of the Mercedes A Class

Robot System Products is proud to be selected as the supplier of Tool Changers for Body In White robot applications. The TC500-SWS/MH features the new generation of TrueConnect with unmatched accuracy and […]

ABB to launch unique service product for continuous hoist monitoring

New Hoist Performance Monitoring Service will reduce unplanned hoist stoppage and increase system safety and reliability ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, launches a new service product for hoist systems: […]


KEBA shows more compact and faster packaging robotics

More compact & faster – KEBA’s motto for the Fachpack 2013 exhibition. And this is underscored by a unique, space-saving and at the same time remarkably fast robot demonstration. The packaging cell […]


New generations of zwickiLine and ProLine testing machines

Zwick will present the new zwickiLine and ProLine with testControl II measurement and control electronics. These testing machine ranges combine an innovative operating concept and state-of-the-art drive technology with powerful, flexible electronics […]


Leading arabian food company trusts filling and sealing machines from OYSTAR

The Saudi group Almarai, leader of the Arabian food market, has ordered new CONTITHERM 123 cup filling and sealing machines from OYSTAR Gasti to expand their dairy business. The customers’ desire for […]


New light beam devices PSENopt Advanced from Pilz – One for all disciplines

With the new multifunctional PSENopt Advanced light beam devices, the complete supplier for safe automation, Pilz, is expanding its offer of light barriers for safe access to danger zones. With PSENopt Advanced […]


GÜDEL acquires manufacturer of washing, conveyance, storage and automation technology in the food processing industry

WVG Kainz GmbH in Irschenberg, Germany, has been acquired by GÜDEL Group AG with effect from 01 October 2013. WVG Kainz will become a group company known as GÜDEL Intralogistics GmbH. According […]


Efficiency for plastic by Baumüller

In the industry over two thirds of energy consumption is taken by electrical drives and it is for this reason that machine makers are investing more and more in efficient systems. Baumüller […]


Reis Robotics: Reowned system supplier for the foundry industry

Reis Robotics as reliable system supplier again takes over the turnkey integration of the trim presses in automatic die casting cells Reis Robotics received a follow-up order for large presses to be […]


Eaton presents automation & energy technology solutions for efficient energy utilization at SPS IPC Drives

At this year’s SPS IPC Drives fair from November 26 to 28 in Nuremberg, Eaton, the leading power management company, will be presenting extended solutions specially designed for machine building and process […]


Intelligent Energy Chain® solutions withstand dust and high speeds in CNC machines

Universal energy chain® construction kit for modular CNC machining centers Whether stationary and movable gantry or bridge center: the CNC 5-axis technology of MAKA Systems GmbH demonstrates its capability in many sectors […]