Dorchester-based Loop Technology has supplied the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) (www.the-mtc.org)in Coventry with a self-contained robot cell designed to provide a flexible development and demonstration platform, while offering scope for future expansion.

The cell was created using a modular format that allows rapid integration with a range of robots — including the Kuka KR Agilus and the Kuka LBR IIWA.

Loop’s project manager, Peter Eyre, said: “I’m sure the cell will be very popular with organisations venturing into automation, as well as more-established robotic operators looking to improve the efficiency of their development processes (www.looptechnology.com).”

The cell was handed over to MTC advanced research engineer Jacob Brown by Alex Garlic, Loop’s newest apprentice. He joined the company’s electrical-apprenticeship scheme and was instrumental in the cell’s build.