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DC microdrives bring dynamics into handling

Miniature drives and microdrives can be found in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation.

DAC Robotics Selects OSARO Mixed-Case Robotic Depal for New Integrated Warehouse Replenishment System

OSARO fulfills a crucial front-end role for DAC Robotics’ fully automated inventory replenishment system, which completely automates the handling of dangerous depalletization, box opening, and decanting

Chemical Manufacturing Leader Polysciences Partners With Formic to Introduce Automation To Their Production Process

With a unique capability of offering concept-to-commercialization services to their clients, making continuous production improvements for commercialization is a key focus.

Chinese cars in motion thanks to Stäubli connectors

Stäubli’s MPS tool changer provides JAC with flexibility and minimal technician intervention during the manufacturing process, particularly during the handling and welding processes. Water, air and electrical circuits can be connected and disconnected simultaneously.

Nanopositioning and Motion Control Solutions for the Semiconductor Industry

Recently, the convergence of photonics and electronics, known as Silicon Photonics, has marked a significant advancement in both performance and the reduction of power consumption.

Those who adapt the fastest win.

A new type of tool changer now turns the specialist for large series into a flexible all-rounder, with which even small series and individual pieces can be produced economically.

Troubleshooting Robots - Enhancing Manufacturing Security Through Innovative Troubleshooting

Here, Ryan Guthrie, vice president at TM Robotics, distribution partner of Shibaura Machine, explains how advanced robot controllers can provide enhanced troubleshooting in smart factory settings — while prioritizing data security.

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ABB identifies new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024

Marc Segura, President ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation.

IMTS 2024 Offers Hidden Technology Gems, New Exhibitors

The International Manufacturing Technology Show offers an opportunity to discover unexpected solutions at more than 1,500 booths, including more than 65 first-time exhibitors offering innovative solutions.

Anyware Robotics Emerges from Stealth Mode to Reveal Its Pixmo Robots for Container and Truck Unloading

The Versatile Robots Unload Boxes More Safely, Cost-Effectively, Reliably, and Quickly than Manual Unloading Practices

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Kassow Robots Launches the KR Pulse Ecosystem

The approach to which Kassow refers is the core idea of his 7-axis lightweight cobots: to enable industrial end customers to automate more flexibly than is possible with conventional cobots.

Locus Robotics Partners with John Lewis to Revolutionise Fulfilment Deployment at Milton Keynes Distribution Centre

Cutting-edge AMR robotic technology enhances operational efficiency and speeds order fulfilment at new state-of-the-art customer fulfilment centre.

Smart Robotics to Fast-Track Warehouse Processes With Smart Pick & Place Solutions

Introducing the new Smart Mixed Case Palletizer: Capable of autonomously stacking randomly mixed item batches, optimising the distribution of small batch loads, without increasing shipping FTEs, from the sorting facility, and removing the intermediate step currently included in warehouse grid planning

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Denso Robotics - Newest 6-axis VMB Series offers longer arm reach and higher load capacity
Denso Robotics - Newest 6-axis VMB Series offers longer arm reach and higher load capacity

Denso Robotics - Newest 6-axis VMB Series offers longer arm reach and higher load capacity

The new VMB series represent some of the newest members to our 6-axis family of robots. These high-performance, versatile units offer a longer arm reach and a higher load capacity than traditional models which make VMB an excellent solution for palletizing, packaging, and material handling. New features include greater air piping, valve and signal line options, as well as new programming options with state-of-the-art functions using our new WINCAPS Plus software. VMB offers an IP67 protection grade along with meeting ISO Class 5, which makes them suitable for electric parts, food manufacturing processes, and pharmaceutical and medical devices. With the addition of the new VMB large robots, all manufacturing processes can now be automated by DENSO Robotics.

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