Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
Universal Robots Expands 'Beyond the Welding Cart' at FABTECH 2024
Featuring new advanced welding solutions for multi-axis, coordinated welding. New cobot capabilities will also be showcased in extended reach and portability applications, and in tasks such as laser restoration, finishing, and press brake tending.
Has Europe gone too far? The Delicate Dance of Regulation and Innovation
Though Europe is perceived as lagging behind in areas like cloud computing, infrastructure, chip manufacturing, and AI—particularly in creating large language models (LLMs)—it is not solely the regulations that account for these delays.
Decrease Downtime: Ergonomic Process for Healthier, More Productive Workplace
Preventing worker discomfort and addressing early signs of injury are proven to save companies time and money, all while improving worker satisfaction and reducing turnover.
Industrial Robotics Evolving the Factory Floor
The industry is coming off a record year in sales. It’s likely that we’ll see a small slowdown the remainder of this year due to customer inventories, but it’s expected to be short-lived. Overall shipments since the pandemic have continued to grow.
Personalized Robot Assistance with TidyBot
Jeannette and her team task the robot with tidying up a room: pick up all objects off the floor and put each object where it belongs. One of the key challenges when performing this task is determining the correct receptacle for each object.
MHP study proves it: Wireless charging increases productivity of AGVs by 50%
The aim of the MHP study was to demonstrate the advantages of process-integrated charging points using inductive point charging systems such as Wiferion over conventional charging zones using a real-life optimization scenario in a medium-sized production company.
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Pittsburgh Steels Itself for Innovation With Launch of NVIDIA AI Tech Community
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh will accelerate innovation and public-private collaboration through a pair of joint technology centers with NVIDIA.
Dürr builds an energy-efficient paint shop for Stellantis with repurposed robots
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The new plant in northwest Morocco is intended to be a model for energy optimization, while simultaneously significantly increasing Stellantis’ production capacity for battery-powered vehicles and hybrid models.
Packaging Robots Industry Statistics: Market to Reach USD 19.0 Billion by 2033
As industries seek more innovative ways to meet consumer demands and handle complex packaging tasks, the role of packaging robots becomes more pivotal. This trend is expected to continue, fostering further growth and development in the robotics sector.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Trio combines machine and motion performance with new Flex-7 controller
Flex-7 features dedicated cores for high performance communications and motion.
Trio will launch the Flex-7 Flexible Machine Controller at the SPS exhibition, Hall 1-Stand 360, taking place in Nuremberg, Germany, from 12-14 November 2024.
Clearpath Robotics Announces Husky A300
Next-generation platform provides superior performance and flexibility for robotics researchers and developers
MVTec expands presence at the SPS trade fair
• The slogan of the trade fair appearance "MERLIC - your machine vision software for factory automation" demonstrates how MVTec MERLIC can increase the level of automation in production
• Machine vision can be integrated into almost any process
• Presentation of the latest developments in the field of deep learning
UNIMOTION Introduces New Ironless LMLA Motors
Summary:
UNIMOTION's new Ironless LMLA Linear Motors offer high precision and dynamic performance with zero cogging force. Available in multiple sizes and speed options, these motors provide versatile solutions for advanced engineering applications.
HL Holdings's HL Robotics Acquires "Stanley Robotics"
With the world's first company that "commercialized outdoor valet parking robots," HL Robotics advances to take the lead in the global market
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Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control
Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Robotmaster
Robotmaster, a Hypertherm Associates brand, is an offline, is an offline robot programming software that helps manufacturers maximize their robot's productivity with easy and efficient robot programming for a variety of applications such as cutting, trimming, milling, welding, spraying, polishing, sanding, grinding, deburring, and more.
Robotmaster uses integrated CAD/CAM functionality to make robotic programming easy and intuitive for everyone, even first-time users.
