Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
How Autonomous Mobile Robots are Transforming Material Handling for Automotive Tier Suppliers
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This article will explore how automotive tier suppliers can leverage AMRs to streamline material handling, cut operational costs and improve workforce safety—all without the need for expensive infrastructure overhauls.
Robot Recovery – Flood Damage
No matter what caused the flooding there will be damage to equipment in your facility. With quick, proper post-flood treatment, you can minimize the damage. We will walk you through the necessary steps to handle your robots after they have been exposed to standing water.
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.
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.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Automation in the food industry: How smart palletizing holds the key
You simply can’t cut corners when it comes to operating in a clean and controlled environment in the food industry. In response to these challenges, automation is increasingly being adopted within the industry. Let’s explore how it makes a difference.
See more, automate better: IDS at the SPS 2024
Around 1,200 companies will be represented in a total of 16 exhibition halls at the trade fair for smart and digital automation. IDS will be taking part for the first time, focusing on industrial image processing for robotics, process automation and networked systems.
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.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
PACK EXPO International 2024 Delivers in Size and Substance
Largest industry show of the year provides dynamic solutions, engaging thought leadership, and impactful connections.
Enhancing Equipment Reliability: Implementing xPump - AI/ML Based Pump Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance System on Dry Screw Vacuum Pumps EH and Mechanical Booster Pump EH1200C
Introduction: The Need for Advanced Pump Monitoring Systems
In the world of industrial equipment, maintaining operational efficiency is paramount. Pumps, especially vacuum pumps and mechanical boosters, play a critical role in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, chemical processing, food production, and more. As these pumps age or operate in demanding environments, their performance can degrade, leading to unplanned downtime, costly repairs, and even production halts.
2024 Technology Excellence Awards Winners Announced at PACK EXPO International
Packaging and Processing professionals vote for the best-in-class, never-before-seen innovations at this year's largest industry show.
Motion Control R&D and PCBA Production Facility Expansion
The expanded facility will play a pivotal role in supporting ElectroCraft's mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions with improved operational performance for its customers across various industries.
ElectroCraft Unveils Revolutionary EZ Drive for Brushless DC Motors
This innovative product is set to redefine efficiency and ease-of-use in a wide range of applications, from industrial automation to medical and laboratory equipment.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Harmonic Drive - Simplify with our New, Innovative Family of Compact Rotary Actuators with Integrated Servo Drive!
The SHA-IDT Series is a family of compact actuators that deliver high torque with exceptional accuracy and repeatability. These hollow shaft servo actuators feature Harmonic Drive® precision strain wave gears combined with a brushless servomotor, a brake, two magnetic absolute encoders and an integrated servo drive with CANopen® communication. This revolutionary product eliminates the need for an external drive and greatly simplifies wiring yet delivers high-positional accuracy and torsional stiffness in a compact housing.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
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.
