Industrial Robot: Volume 10 Issue 3

FATA:Striving to be a giant amongst giants

FATA has an arrangement with Bisiach & Carru to market its robots in a number of industries. John Mortimer reports on developments in the two firms.

The safety implications of a new technology

V. Weatherby, S.A.R. Pike

The hazards that robot use present and the safety precautions now needed in industry are discussed.

An ‘ivory tower’ with its feet in the market place

Birmingham University's Mechanical Engineering Department has developed a robot and a range of grippers. Brian Rooks examines the commercial possibilities for these products.

Taiwan enters the robot world

Robots for assembly and machine loading are being developed in Taiwan, as automation becomes a priority.

Robots continue to join the Belgian workforce

F. Denis

After last years' boom, mainly attributed to the automotive industry, this year's survey carried out by B.I.R. A.‐Robotics reveals an increasing interest for robots by a larger…

Cummins Engines opts for flexi·process cell

A flexible manufacturing cell to finish machine parts of cylinder heads is being installed at Cummins in Daventry.

Assembly in focus

New robot aimed at arc welding, but new applications are in practical assembly. John Hartley reports.