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High-Precision RV Reducers Perfectly Matched for Walking Robots

RV reducers provide extremely high rigidity, precision, and torque while maintaining a compact size and exceptional reliability, making them an ideal match for the demanding requirements of walking robot joints in terms of load capacity, impact resistance, and precision.

Conveyor Application Challenges to Consider: Scalability, Expansion, Automation, and Integration

Designing a conveyor system that overcomes common challenges like scalability, expansion, automation, and integration is possible with the right manufacturer. Here are 5 ways you can solve your application challenges with conveyor design.

The Emergence of Mechatronic Subsystems and Their Importance in Product Deployment

A mechatronic subsystem is a fully integrated functional unit that combines mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and control elements into a single pre-engineered solution.

The Human-Machine Symbiosis: Why Industry 5.0 is the Future of Manufacturing

A new paradigm is emerging—Industry 5.0—that offers a powerful solution, not by replacing the human workforce, but by augmenting it through a revolutionary collaboration with machines.

The ELG gets everything out!

With the long-stroke gripper ELG from SCHUNK, Girstenbrei Recycling is able to handle construction site fence bases made of recycled material economically, efficiently and ergonomically.

The Real Barrier to Trusting Robots? It Comes Down to Control

We're still a long way from the harmonious human-machine collaboration imagined in Isaac Asimov's stories. Getting there will require autonomous systems to perform reliably and safely, not just in controlled lab settings, but in messy, unpredictable real-world environments.

Importance of Global Shutter Cameras for Industrial Automation Systems

Maintaining image clarity is a critical part of industrial automation. Not all sensors deliver the required consistency across different conditions. Learn how global shutter cameras help perform industrial automation tasks, their use cases, and must-have imaging features.

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Why SCARA Robot Flexibility Is Non-Negotiable for Modern Digital Manufacturing

Facilities need SCARA robots to adapt quickly to changing market demands and workforce dynamics. They can mitigate labor strain and human error, improving uptime, throughput and output quality.

Prepare for the Biggest and Most Comprehensive PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PACK EXPO Las Vegas is this year’s largest gathering of packaging and processing professionals, offering attendees unique opportunities to uncover key technology solutions and make the connections that drive businesses forward.

More Washing Machines, Fewer Robot Housekeepers

What the field needs is not more capital or bigger promises, but better frameworks for evaluating ideas and guiding innovation. If we can measure opportunities against these structures, robotics can finally move from flashy demonstrations to truly transformative technologies

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Diligent Robotics Expands AI Advisory Board with Distinguished Leaders in Robotics and AI

Diligent Robotics deepens advisory expertise to accelerate safe, scalable AI solutions

Teradyne Unveils Titan HP

Breakthrough system level test solution for artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure devices

IPR Robotics Launches StackTrax Dual 7th Axis: A Fully Customizable Rail System Extending Robot Reach and Flexibility

IPR's Modular Multi-Axis StackTrax RTU Solution extends the reach for all robots, ideal for all types of machine tending applications.

Interwoven Ventures Selected by NJEDA to Co-Invest in Next Generation of AI and Robotics Startups in New Jersey

Partnership to Accelerate Job Creation and Innovation in AI, Robotics, and Supply Chain as part of two NJEDA Investment programs.

KULR Technology Redefines Battery Safety and Reliability Standards with Next-Gen Battery Management System

The kBMS is offered in two variants: one tailored for defense and terrestrial mission-critical applications, and another optimized for spacecraft power systems.

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Next-Level Vision with HALCON 25.05

Next-Level Vision with HALCON 25.05

HALCON 25.05 has been released on May 27, 2025. This new version includes numerous improvements, as well as a new technology that combines deep learning algorithms with classic methods. HALCON 25.05 sets new standards for machine vision, introducing Deep 3D Matching for robust bin picking, enhanced OCR accuracy, improved QR code reading on curved surfaces, and smarter camera integration.

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Harmonic Drive LLC

Harmonic Drive LLC

Harmonic Drive LLC (HDLLC) designs and manufactures precision servo actuators, gearheads and gear components. Harmonic Drive® gears play critical roles in robotics, medical diagnostics and surgical robotics. We work with industry-leading customers and companies of all sizes to provide both standard product and custom-engineered solutions. The majority of the products sold by HDLLC are proudly made at our US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Massachusetts.