Ocado's collaborative robot is getting closer to factory work

Matt Burgess for Wired: The ARMAR-6 prototype robot can help humans with basic maintenance tasks in prescribed scenarios. But it still needs to get smarter

AUTOMATICA 2018 SHOWS SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE, PLASTICS AND PACKAGING MANUFACTURERS

In September 2017, VDMA increased its growth forecast for the current year for German robotics and automation from seven to eleven percent. The industry is also booming internationally.

More Connectivity, More Devices: New BitFlow BitBox™ is Optimal I/O Solution for Machine Vision

Designed for the Industrial Internet of Things

Omron Microscan to Demonstrate New Products at ATX West with Focus on Traceability

Omron Microscan announces demos of exciting new products for incorporating traceability into machine design this coming February 6 - 8 at ATX West 2018 in Anaheim, CA. The latest capabilities of the ultra-compact MicroHAWK family of barcode readers, including the soon-to-be-released MicroHAWK ID-45, will be on display at this immersive exposition on advanced design and manufacturing. Other highlights include the brand-new handheld HS-360X, the lightning-fast HAWK MV-4000 and the multi-array PanelScan® PCB Traceability System.

Stäubli Showcases Smart Factory, Sensitive Environment Robots at ATX West

Stäubli offers a complete range of dynamic robots for challenging industrial environments including life sciences, medical, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, electronics, semiconductors, cleanrooms and laboratories.

VadaTech Announces Flexible I/O FMC

VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the FMC155. The FMC155 is an FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) per VITA 57.1 standard, offering a small footprint and allowing for general-purpose I/O expansion.

IntervalZero Releases RTX64 3.3

IntervalZero released RTX64 3.3, the latest 64-bit version of its hard real-time software, which includes a number of new features, usability improvements, and resolved issues.

Mediaplanet And Partners Discuss Modernizing The Warehousing Industry

"The Modern Warehouse" campaign found within USA TODAY and online, helps supply chain executives invest in the best practices to meet business and warehousing needs in a more efficient, cost-effective, accurate and safe manner than ever before.

SMAC Wins Business in China, Manufacturing High Capacity EV Batteries

US-based company wins big in China.

Special Tradeshow Coverage for ATX West 2018

ATX West will be held from February 6th - 8th in Anaheim, California. This RoboticsTomorrow.com Special Tradeshow report aims to bring you news, articles and products from this years event.

Locus Robotics to Showcase Award-Winning E-Commerce Warehouse Robots at NRF's Retail's BIG Show 2018

Innovation Lab "Retail 2020" Exhibit to Highlight Locus's Autonomous, Collaborative Robots in Immersive, Interactive Demonstration

The Futurist Institute Releases The Robot and Automation Almanac - 2018

Robot and automation activity to accelerate in 2018, according to 23 experts, executives, and investors.

Mencom now offers unique Inside-Outlet GFCI Power Port for Panel Interface Connectors

Mencom's unique Inside-Outlet (GFDP1) Power Port features three GFCI-protected receptacles; two outside and one inside the panel to provide a simple solution to comply with NFPA 79, The Control Panel Utility Receptacle Standard.

Unlock Factorysmart® Automation at ATX West 2018

Attend America's Largest Annual Design and Manufacturing Event in Anaheim, CA, from February 6-8, 2018

New 43mm OD Frameless Brushless Servo Motor Kits from maxon

With an outer diameter of only 43mm these frameless brushless servo motors are extremely compact.

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Model TR1 Tru-Trac

Model TR1 Tru-Trac

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