In view of the increasing industrial use of adhesives, the potential role of robots in this field is considered.

Supaglide, a leading manufacturer of sealed unit double glazed aluminium windows and doors, is a good example of where automation of the sealant application process has been highly effective. Although not using robots, the production line is able to handle, at random, a complete variety of sizes...

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

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

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

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 number of industries outside the automotive industry.

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

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

When the Workmaster company collapsed last year one of its best assets was a heavy duty robot. Ajax Machine Tools who took over the rights of that machine have developed it to the stage of commercial exploitations. Brian Rooks has visited the company and found a strong resolve to ‘make it...