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.

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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

Pleora Technologies – Digitize Manual Manufacturing

Pleora Technologies - Digitize Manual Manufacturing

Vaira™ helps manufacturers digitize, automate, and upgrade error-prone manual processes and decisions to boost productivity and increase profits by helping humans make decisions consistent, reliable, and traceable. The camera-based solution is powered by a scalable suite of shop floor-ready apps built on proven machine vision and AI expertise for frontline manufacturing operations, with two-way integration to resource planning tools to help drive continuous analysis, insight, and improvements. Start digitizing immediately, streamlining processes customized to your unique requirements and reduce errors that lead to costs, delays, and quality concerns.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

Piab Inc.

Piab Inc.

Piab provides smart solutions for the automated world, helping thousands of end users and machine producers in e-commerce logistics, food, pharma, automotive and other manufacturing industries to improve energy-efficiency, productivity and working environments. By leveraging the ongoing technological development in automation and robotics, and targeting high-growth segments and geographies, Piab's vision is to become the global leader in gripping and moving solutions.