Kuka Robotics UK has has become a member of the MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) at Coventry’s Ansty Park where it intends to help develop innovative, new automated production processes for the high value manufacturing sector.

The University of Sheffield has been named as one of the principal partner universities of Siemens. The status recognises the collaborative relationship between the global company and the University in the development of the School of Engineering.

IEMCA bar magazines are used for feeding hexagonal stock and turning productivity is raised by 30 per cent

Hydrafeed has expanded its short magazine bar feeding range for turning centres with the launch of the Multiservo 102 (MS102).

Fully automated robotic technology from Kaltenbach has been installed at ASD Westok to improve beam production efficiency

Renishaw has reported that the first neurosurgical robotic procedure with its NeuroMate stereotactic system has taken place at the Neurosurgery Department of Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara in Lima, Peru

Guyson, an industrial finishing equipment manufacturer based in the north of England, has recently entered into a partnership agreement with ABB Robotics for robotically controlled blast systems.

Kuka Robotics has become a member of the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).

Industrial robots could be used for more precise machine milling for things such as aerospace components, after recent trials of new technology.

AP&T designs, manufactures and markets automation, presses, tools and complete production lines for the sheet metal and tube-forming industry.