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Robotics help modular battery cell mass production

Four KR CYBERTECH nano, one KR 4 AGILUS and two KR SCARA robots from KUKA are in use as part of the AgiloBat project at the wbk Institute of Production Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. The AgiloBat project reduces humidity, plus energy and running costs, by using container-like boxes.

Industrial robotics: A new era of radical change

With AI, edge computing and intelligent sensing, the physical, digital and biological worlds are merging at an accelerated speed. This is transforming the pace of innovation, as well as the complexity and interdependence of systems. Analog Devices looks at some foundational technology upon which future platform solutions will depend, and highlights how it is accelerating robotic platform developments through core competencies positioned across three key vectors – Connect, Control, Interpret.

Mechatronics solutions for an Industry 4.0 future

To compete, manufacturers need to define value beyond the cost of their individual factory floor components. For the last 40 years, Routeco has strived to bring the benefits of Industry 4.0, be at the forefront of product innovation, support and help their customers to stay ahead, and keep modernising. Routeco's mechatronics solutions focus on the engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, and includes a combination of robotics, vision, pneumatics, control systems, networking, and so
EU Machinery Regulation explained

The EU Machinery Regulation will officially replace the Machinery Directive from January 2027. Here, Connectivity Publisher Andrew Quenault chats with Jason Reed, Sales Manager at Pilz, to learn more about the key changes of which machine builders must be aware.

Bringing low-voltage control and automation technology to control panel manufacturers

At Smart Manufacturing Week 2025, Malcolm Greenhill, MD of Charter Controls, highlighted his company's strengths in sourcing and bringing low-voltage control and automation technologies to manufacturers of electrical control panels. Key areas served by Charter Controls include the machine building and building management system sectors.
How robots fulfil your online shopping order

Educational YouTuber Tom Scott gives an insight into how Ocado's vast grocery warehouses control the movements of the thousands of mechanical boxes that contain customers' groceries. Are they all individual robots, or is this one giant hive mind?

Next-level machining for small batches

Since unplanned downtime and operator shortages can cripple productivity, CNC specialist WU Mechanische Werkstätte GmbH is redefining small batch manufacturing with compact, robot-based automation cells. With the support of FANUC, the company's flexible automation solutions can boost throughput, reduce costs, and keep production local. Benefits include compact, space-saving design, seamless CNC integration, increased uptime and repeatability, and competitive part costs for small batches.
ABB launches Flexley Mover P603 platform autonomous mobile robot platform

ABB has launched the AI-powered Flexley Mover P603 platform AMR, claimed to be the most compact model in its class to handle payloads up to 1500kg. Designed to boost intralogistics efficiency, the P603 combines compact design with AI-driven Visual SLAM navigation and the latest version of AMR Studio software that maximises flexibility by enabling different top modules to be integrated into the AMR.