Web sites

Citation

(2010), "Web sites", Industrial Robot, Vol. 37 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2010.04937fag.001

Web sites

Article Type: Web sites From: Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Volume 37, Issue 6

The IFR microarray facility

www.ifr.ac.uk/safety/microarrays/

This is the web site for the Institute of Food Research (IFR)’s microarray facility, the core of which consists of a fast linear-servo driven spotting robot.

This brief yet concise web site contains information on the microarray’s background; current microarrays; staff; protocols (PDF format); data analysis; collaborations; publications; future microarrays; an FAQ; and related links.

Silsoe Technology

www.silsoetechnology.co.uk

Silsoe Technology is a UK automation and mechanical engineering company that specializes in the food and agricultural sectors.

Silsoe’s web site provides an overview of their solutions which include Automated Handling Systems for the handling, assembly and packing of difficult food products for the ready meals, chilled foods and bakery sectors; research and development of planting and harvesting systems; patented Robot grippers and end-effectors; indoor and outdoor testing of machines, components and systems; CAD design, detailing and printing service; and dynamic analysis and production line simulation.

This is a very interesting company, one in which the visitor would find worthy of note, more details on the history of the company and its engineers.

R.U. Robots Ltd

www.rurobots.co.uk/

This is the homepage for RUR, a small, specialised UK high technology engineering company that provides a wide range of products and services relating to advanced robotics, flexible automation, human robot interaction (HRI) and operator performance. Two of RUR’s key market areas include Food Handling & Advanced Processing, and Nuclear Inspection & Decommissioning.

Though the web site lists the company’s services and capabilities, it would be very beneficial to the reader to see more on RUR’s products.