Smarter tech for safer food

Food safety has been one of the top priorities for food manufacturers and consumers for many years. In fact, the 2016 food manufacturing outlook report by US magazine Food Processing found that a quarter of manufacturers considered it their top priority. Here, Shan Zhan, Global Business Manager for Food & Beverage within the ABB Control Technologies business unit, explains how smart technologies are helping manufacturers exceed food safety standards.

Installing automated linear transfer tool tray systems in your plant can help eliminate the barriers to high quality production of assembled parts

Installing automated linear transfer tool tray systems in your plant can help eliminate the barriers to high quality production of assembled parts

Yaskawa Motoman Collaborative Robot Offers Flexible and Affordable Task Automation

Featuring power and force limiting technology, Yaskawa Motoman's new six-axis HC10 collaborative robot works safely with, or in close proximity to humans by stopping the robot in the event of contact with an operator.

Robotic Solutions in the Supply Chain

Following a number of successful implementations, were starting to see robots and their human counterparts work side by side in warehouses, deliveries and at sorting centers. Logistics plays a fundamental role in the success of the manufacturing process and by using robots, we are able to evolve business models to increase productivity - and profitability.

The Revolutionary Industry 4.0/IIoT Ready Festo VTEM Digital Pneumatic Valve Terminal Debuts as an Encompass Referenced Product at Automation Fair 2017

The VTEMs first-of-its-kind digital valves change functionality based on various combinations of downloadable apps and conform to the National Science Foundations definition of a cyber-physical system*. (Festo Booth # 1307)

Suning Hits US$15 Million In Sales In First Seconds of Singles Day

Event Marks First Use of AI-powered Robots to Deliver Goods

Omron Microscan Releases New High-Performance Smart Camera

Omron Microscan Systems, Inc., introduces its newest smart camera, the HAWK MV-4000. With its exceptional processing capabilities in a compact form factor, this powerful yet easy-to-use camera constitutes a "golden middle" between PC-based devices and the average smart camera on the market.

Seegrid Partners with Bell and Howell, Expanding Service and Support for Self-Driving Industrial Vehicles

Bell and Howell to service autonomous pallet trucks and tow tractors for Seegrid customers across North America

Interview with Bruce Welty, co-founder of Locus Robotics

My view is that companies (1) start with a problem that is suited to be solved by a robotic solution, then (2) design and build a robot that solves that problem and finally (3) build a business model that makes the robot the best economic solution to the problem.

DENSO's New Robot Product Catalog Features Latest HSR High-Speed SCARA

The 52-page publication, which is offered in an interactive online version or as a download at www.densorobotics.com/catalog

Enterprise Robot Shipments Will Reach 1.2 Million Units Annually by 2022, According to Tractica

Logistics Robots and Agricultural Robots to Drive High Volumes, with Additional Growth in the Telepresence, Customer Service, and Construction Markets

Robotiq Updates FT 300 Sensitivity For High Precision Tasks With Universal Robots

Force Torque Sensor feeds data to Universal Robots force mode

New SmartFlex® Helix Conveyors from Dorner Offers Facilities Greater Flexibility in Layout

The tight turns and small footprint of the SmartFlex Helix Conveyors provide facilities with greater flexibility in layout for applications such as accumulation, buffering, cooling product and more.

SCHUNK - Rapid Mechatronic Gripper for Small Part Handling- EGP 25 Speed Version

For high speed pick & place applications where an electric gripper is preferred, the EGP 25 speed version is an excellent choice.

DOBOT Magician Named As CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree

DOBOT Magician supports functions like 3D printing, laser engraving, writing & drawing, visual program, etc.

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Factory Automation - Featured Product

The maxon IDX Compact Drive with Integrated Positioning Controller

The maxon IDX Compact Drive with Integrated Positioning Controller

The compact brushless EC-i motor combined with an EPOS4 positioning controller delivers a highly dynamic, powerful drive package with field-oriented control (FOC), high efficiency, and maintenance-free components in a high-quality industrial housing. The maxon IDX drives are suitable for use across the entire speed range (from standstill to maximum speed) and have an extremely high overload capability. Together with a positioning controller, the integrated sensor (single turn) enables absolute positioning.