New from ABB Robotics are the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720, meeting the needs of applications such as friction stir welding. The new robots, combined with recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, offer a total of 46 different variants capable of handling payloads between 70kg-620kg, to give customers a new level of flexibility, greater choice and performance in their operations.

Comau debuts its new S-Family of small yet powerful robots at Automate 2024, North America’s leading automation show. The first two high-speed robots, with payloads of 13 kg and up to 18 kg, meet the needs of arc welding applications where accuracy, repeatability and speed are non-negotiable.

EMKA has introduced a wireless control unit for its Agent E swinghandle, providing control of up to 1,200 handles in one wireless network with authentication via 13.56 MHz RFID cards, which ensure that remote opening is always possible. Optionally, 4-eye security is possible for authentication with 2 recognised cards.

Elesa has developed a new range of threaded stems designed for levelling equipment and machinery, are entirely made of SUPER-Technopolymer, a latest generation polymeric plastic material with high mechanical performance, excellent resistance to chemical agents, and optimum thermal properties.

EMKA presents new housing quarter turns for profile half cylinders which provides greater security while also boosting user convenience. Compact control racks in particular as well as distribution and meter boxes can be upgraded to a higher security level.

Device manufacturers bonding medical plastics can benefit from the process speed and control offered by UV curing adhesives. To build an accurate and repeatable new process, all process variables need to be understood, so they can be eliminated or kept within acceptable tolerances. Here Peter Swanson, Managing Director of Intertronics, explains how manufacturers can achieve a reliable and repeatable UV curing adhesive process.

Enclosure hardware specialist FDB Panel Fittings has been working hard to ensure its range of quarter turn latches, locks, wing knobs, spanner locks, stainless steel and long body latches are available ex-stock to accommodate office furniture doors and panels which may be thicker than those on steel enclosures, being often of compound laminate construction.

WDS Components has launched a new range of bow handles manufactured using a renewable biopolymer. The new handles are available in three styles and join the WDS range of hand knobs also produced from renewable sources.

Choosing what fastener to use in your pleasure craft manufacturing can seem intimidating or pointless, but how your end product is held together can be the difference between a successful project or not, as the experts at Zygology explain.

Stationary jaw chucks are an essential tool in manufacturing, particularly in drilling and milling environments. Enabling workpieces to be stably fastened, norelem’s range includes 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks made of steel for optimum performance.