Reports from the Hanover Fair on new developments in robotic automation, outlines the latest robot hardware and software innovations to be launched on the market, and describes new applications being taken up by industry.

Describes how Vauxhall Motors has developed new CO 2 welding applications for robots at its Ellesmere Port plant on Merseyside, UK. Outlines how, after successfully robotizing the hood welding process, Vauxhall introduced robots for CO 2 welding which was difficult for operators to carry out....

Discusses the world’s first robot for glass‐blowing, developed by French company, CyberGlass Robotics. Looks at the various uses and how it can be adapted for various glass‐blowing techniques which are currently done by highly skilled and well‐trained people.