Topic: Robotic

5 Machine Tending Problems That Vacuum Grippers Solve

In modern manufacturing, machine tending, loading and unloading parts into CNC machines, injection moulding units, or other automated stations presents a range of handling challenges. While traditional mechanical grippers have... Read more

Five Common Pitfalls When Implementing Cobots and How to Avoid Them

Collaborative robots, or cobots, are increasingly being adopted in UK manufacturing due to their flexibility, ease of deployment and ability to work safely alongside human operators. However, despite the promise... Read more

Cobot Monitoring System – Enhancing the Capabilities of Your Cobot

Overview In partnership with Beckhoff, SP has developed an advanced Cobot Monitoring System designed to significantly expand the functionality of your cobot. This highly configurable system allows users to add... Read more

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Not Using Compressed Air in a Palletiser

Palletisers are essential machines in modern manufacturing and distribution environments, playing a crucial role in stacking products onto pallets for efficient storage and transport. Traditionally, many palletisers have relied on... Read more

Machine Tending is the Perfect Task to Automate

Machine tending is one of the most popular manufacturing processes for automating.   Universal Robots' cobots are ideal for quickly and accurately loading and unloading parts into machines such as... Read more

Five Ways Cobots Can Transform Your Business

Cobots can help solve many manufacturer's operating issues   Collaborative robots (cobots) can improve your processes and help address challenges quickly and cost-effectively. They can automate manual processes common to... Read more

Unveiling the UR30: A Comprehensive Overview of Features, Pros, Cons, and Applications

In the ever-evolving landscape of robotics and automation, Universal Robots introduces its latest innovation: the UR30. Packed with advanced features, this cobot promises to revolutionise collaborative robotics, offering a wide... Read more

Collaborative Robots in STEM Education Settings: Revolutionising Learning for the Next Generation

Over the past few years, SP Elements has been working closely with education to help bring to life the adoption of industrial solutions used in the real world through cobots... Read more

Elevating Automation Horizons: Exploring the Universal Robots UR20

In the landscape of collaborative robotics, the Universal Robots UR20 emerges as a powerhouse, combining strength, precision, and adaptability to meet the demands of industrial automation. In this exploration, we... Read more

Unveiling Power and Precision: Navigating the Universal Robots UR16e

In the realm of collaborative robotics, the Universal Robots UR16e emerges as a robust and versatile solution, balancing power and precision for industrial automation needs. In this exploration, we uncover... Read more