Having developed its own electric drive robots, and signed an agreement to sell AdeptOne machines, Kawasaki Heavy Industry intends to become a world power in robots

Claiming more than half the UK market for spraying robots, DeVilbiss is celebrating its centenary year by broadening its systems engineering activities. Jack Hollingum went to see.

The new Hitachi factory producing microwave ovens employs a welding cell with robot handling. Anna Kochan reports from the Welsh Valleys.

Mario Sciaky talks to John Mortimer about his company's just‐completed automation facility which will be shipped to Russia for making truck cabs at Gorky.

A pilot project at the Ford Motor Co. plant in Genk, Belgium, uses robot‐guided waterjets to cut holes in bumpers for Sierra cars.

The Technology Applications Group is developing low‐cost mobile robots. Simon Smith, senior partner at TAG, details developments so far.

A philosophy of meeting practical needs rather than displaying impressive but unnecessary technology has paid off for Crocus. Brian Rooks reports.

Robomatix Laserobot systems have altered the concept of customisation at VW and Ford, cutting only the required openings as late as possible in production.

Arc and spot welding are the main uses for robots in Korea, as Daewoo builds up experience.

Cambridge Consultants has developed an improved approach to programming robots off‐line