Reports on new automation technology for the tyre industry. Describes a laser process for the in‐press cleaning of tyre moulds. Outlines the potential for massive savings compared to conventional systems.

Purpose – Aims to describe the application of robotics to the cleaning of the glass roof of the 21 m high pyramid that stands in front of the Louvre in Paris. Design/methodology/approach – Presents the design of the robot, its traction mechanism, cleaning system and operating mode....