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What We Saw at Automatica 2025: Smarter, Friendlier, and More Accessible Automation
Automatica 2025 in Munich saw over 49,000 visitors and featured prominent robotics exhibitors. The event showcased advancements in AI, affordable automation solutions, no-code programming, and growing presence of collaborative robots (cobots), highlighting that automation is becoming more accessible and beneficial for smaller businesses and diverse industries.
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Breaking the Cycle: Rethink Automation and Unlock Growth in Manufacturing
The Robotics and Automation event at the MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) took place on 17-18 June this week. Robot Automation attended to gain insights from industry leaders and companies working at the heart of UK manufacturing. This blog documents my reflections on the event, after hearing discussions about the UK’s automation journey. The $100 Story
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Successful Motion Planning: Understanding and Testing Configurations in RoboDK
A robot configuration determines how a robot reaches a target in space, and managing robot configurations correctly is essential to ensure safe, smooth, and controlled motions. Software like RoboDK helps users by testing configurations and visualising outcomes, vital for safety and efficiency in robot programming.
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5 Ways to Upskill Your Manufacturing Workforce Using RoboDK
In the UK, 250,000 manufacturing businesses, primarily SMEs, aim for growth but face challenges in automation due to a lack of skilled engineers. RoboDK provides a simulation and training platform, helping teams upskill through robot simulation, cross-brand programming, CAD/CAM integration, offline trials, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
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Knowing What I Know Now: How I’d Start a Career in Industrial Robotics
Robotics in industry is a broad, multidisciplinary, and fast-evolving field. As an engineer working in this area, I could probably list over 100 topics someone might read about to start a career in robotics, from robot kinematics and motion planning to sensor integration and safety systems. But if I could go back and restart my
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How Industrial Robot Controllers Work with Different Types of External Axes
External axes enhance industrial robotic systems by expanding their capabilities and productivity, offering additional degrees of freedom. This article discusses types, integration, and motion management of external axes such as positioners for robots, parts, and tools. Understanding synchronous and asynchronous motion is essential for efficient robotic operation and design.