Food Manufacturing

Robolink DP for all flexible automated applications

The robolink DP is a new robot arm developed by Igus to provide engineers with access into automated solutions using low cost robotics. The robolink DP arm is not only flexible enough to allow six degrees of freedom, but there are also many options for end effectors which enhances the opportunism for even more diverse applications. In this video you see a demonstration of the robot serving a frozen icy slush drink.

30th January 2021

Robotic production line for Pets Choice

Schneider Electric has partnered with Sewtec Automation to deliver an end of line packing solution for Pets Choice, the market-leading animal food, treats and accessories producer. The new production line will improve overall production and assembly-line efficiency and provide the foundation for the company to optimise and scale its technology.

28th January 2021

ATEX certification for new pneumatic valve island

Pneumatic process control offers numerous benefits, especially in hygienic applications. Bürkert says that its new Type 8652 AirLINE valve island provides users with improved safety features, communications and diagnostics

22nd January 2021

IP44 robolink from Igus defies water

Requests by customers for a robolink fit for wet conditions has prompted plastics expert Igus to design one that can withstand rain, showers, and moisture. The company has developed its very first water-resistant robolink – a low-cost automation solution made of polymer and stainless steel.

4th January 2021

Flowmeter range expands

A new compact, integral flowmeter has been released for OEMs in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage markets. Bürkert’s FLOWave S has been designed to achieve a reduced footprint and increased price flexibility

4th December 2020

New industrial PC's from Rockwell Automation

New VersaView 6300 industrial PCs and thin clients allow users to create a single, secure and dependable visualisation system says Rockwell

4th December 2020

Robot range is quickly extended with the new 7th axis from Igus

A ready-to-fit 7th axis has been designed and manufactured by Igus to enable Universal Robots (UR) and robolink robots to travel several metres. Igus has developed this robotic solution to include a maintenance-free, drylin ZLW toothed belt axis, corresponding adapter plate and a switch cabinet, cables and software. Customers can add this 7th axis to an existing articulated arm robot, as well as to a Universal Robot.

26th November 2020

New inverter class for demanding applications

The FR-E800 variable speed drive series from Mitsubishi Electric offers multiple networks and high performance predictive maintenance through AI and built-in corrosive gas alert.

26th November 2020

ABB Food Safe motors withstand over 1,100 washdown cycles

Maintaining product safety in food and beverage plants requires strict hygiene standards. Frequent washdowns are required to avoid contamination. The challenge is that electric motors used in these facilities can be damaged by aggressive cleaning. ABB Food safe motors to address the washdown challenge.

24th November 2020

Reliable detection of different objects

Time-of-Flight laser sensors can reliably detect objects of various colours and materials, based on the time difference between the emission of light and its return to the sensor. here, Martin Wyatt, Business Development Manager at Carlo Gavazzi UK, outlines some of the benefits and applications for these compact devices.