Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Investing in the UK’s injection moulding sector - The case for all-electric machines and robotic integration
Traditionally, our manufacturers have relied on hydraulic-powered injection moulding machines in their operations. However, the industry is now at a crossroads, faced with the imperative to embrace technological advancements for sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Get Ready for the Largest and Most Comprehensive PACK EXPO International Ever
With over 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space, the show will showcase innovations from nearly 2,700 exhibitors serving more than 40 industries, making it the premier destination for anyone in the packaging and processing world.
5 Ways to Prevent Robotic Automation Downtime
Smart manufacturers run highly productive operations by focusing on efficiency and increasing uptime. Doing this means implementing strategies to educate robot operators as much as possible on topics such as inspection, parts and service, preventive maintenance and more.
Walking naturally with artificial foot
The gait becomes more harmonious, more stable and less tiring. An intelligent controller finds the correct gait rhythm and a brushless motor from FAULHABER provides the necessary propulsion.
PACK EXPO 2024 Product Preview
PACK EXPO International 2024 takes place November 3rd - 6th in Chicago, Illinois. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
Testing drive systems virtually - Simulink library for development and digital twin.
How will the drive actually behave in the real-life application? For brushless DC-motors from FAULHABER, this question can be answered without any hardware whatsoever.
Robotic solutions for pharmaceutical packaging - Automated system addresses key limitations of manual processes
In collaboration with robotics expert, TM Robotics, its South American partner Questt has developed an innovative vial packaging solution that addresses the limitations of manual processes and elevates productivity and performance for life sciences production lines.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Revolutionizing Warehouse Operations: Introducing the Carti Series of Robots for Logistics and Material Handling
Bear Robotics introduces Carti 100. Built to handle the complex demands of factories and warehouses while supporting up to 220 lbs, it features world-class multi-robot orchestration and integrates advanced capabilities like the Autonomous Control System (ACS).
AI to enable autonomous underwater robots to perform precision offshore wind farm repairs
The project’s technological advancements could dramatically reduce the need for large maintenance vessels in offshore wind farm operations, supporting a shift towards fully remote operations.
NVIDIA Brings Generative AI Tools, Simulation and Perception Workflows to ROS Developer Ecosystem
Among the reveals were new generative AI nodes and workflows for ROS developers deploying to the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Tolomatic Expands RSX High-Force Actuator Line With New Models
Tolomatic Inc., an industry leader in innovative linear motion systems, has expanded and enhanced its range of RSX high-force electric linear actuators.
OSARO Unveils AutoModel: AI-Powered Order Fulfillment Robots Adapt to New Products in Real Time
OSARO's latest AI-powered software eliminates costly retraining downtime, streamlines new SKU introduction, and maximizes productivity in dynamic order fulfillment environments
Robots in Logistics Boom Worldwide - VDMA Reports
Double-digit growth in robot sales
US-Manufactured Nanopositioning Stage for Super Resolution Microscopy, Material Science
High-precision motion control solutions for high-resolution microscopy & imaging, new from PI
Torc Robotics Performs Successful Fully Autonomous Product Validation
Autonomous trucking company backed by Daimler Truck achieves productization as it works toward a 2027 commercial launch
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
TM Robotics - Shibaura Machine THE SCARA range
The THE range from Shibaura Machine is an extensive line up of SCARA robots. Available in four arm lengths THE400 (400mm), THE600 (600mm) and the most recent THE800 (800mm) and THE1000 (1000mm), this range is suitable for assembly, handling, inspection and pick and place processes in varied industrial applications. The THE1000 boasts a 20kg payload capacity and an impressive 0.44 second cycle time, providing high speeds for processes with large components. In fact, the range has been recognised for as the price-to-performance leader compared to other SCARA models in its price range due to its impressive speed versus payload capacity.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Knight Optical (USA) LLC
We are a trusted leading global figure in the production and distribution of scientific, stock and custom precision optics with over 30 years' experience providing optical solutions for a huge range of instrumentation in most industrial and research sectors, building strong reliable relationships. Our team supplies customized precision optical components in UV-VIS-NIR materials. No product is released to the customer until it has been examined in our advanced metrology laboratory.
