This 3D printer can watch itself fabricate objects

Adam Zewe from MIT News

Computer vision enables contact-free 3D printing, letting engineers print with high-performance materials they couldn’t use before.

Enhancing Production Efficiency Through Intelligent Transfer Systems

Article from | Montech Conveyors

A smooth production process is critical for a company’s success. The constantly growing demands of the market and increasing cost pressure require innovative solutions to optimize production. This is where transfer systems come into play.

Machine Functional Safety – PL and SIL Ratings

Article from | Genesis Motion Solutions

This paper reviews the concept of Functional Safety as it relates to machinery. The design steps for a safe machine are outlined and the methodology for determining appropriate PL/SIL safety ratings discussed.

3D Image Processing Solution With 2D Cameras, AI and Robotics Optimizes the Manufacturing Landscape

Case Study from | IDS Imaging

The easy-to-integrate system consists of a module for robot arms, a computing unit with pre-installed intelligent software and a camera module, each equipped in series with two uEye+ XCP cameras from IDS.

AGV and AMR Are Becoming More Complex

Q&A with Markus Fenn and Prof. Dr. Stefan May | Faulhaber

To enable the industry to keep pace with trends through quick and cost-efficient development, Markus Fenn and Prof. Dr. Stefan May developed Eduard, a teaching and prototyping platform that can be used to map current trends.

What Are The Differences Between Safe LiDAR and LiDAR?

Article from | SICK, Inc.

One of the key elements to consider when selecting LiDAR technology is whether you need safe LiDAR or LiDAR. But what makes LiDAR safe? And when do you need a safety-rated device? Well, look no further, we’ve got the answers for you right here!

Why Industrial Robotics is Experiencing Steady Growth

Gilberto Garcia-Vazquez | MacroFab

The World Robotics 2021 Industrial Robots report shows a record of 3 million industrial robots operating worldwide – an impressive 10% increase from the previous year.

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Purdue Polytechnic to dedicate nation's largest smart manufacturing ecosystem for engineering technology

News from Purdue Polytechnic's School of Engineering Technology

This interdisciplinary program synergizes science, engineering, information systems and computing, focusing on manufacturing's next evolutionary step called Industry 4.0. The new facility ecosystem also has wide-ranging applications, opening up potential curriculum expansion

How Are Robots Changing the Way We Manage Emergency Weather Events?

Martin Banks, Managing Editor at Modded

People could manage emergency weather events more effectively with robots. These are a few ways technology is already helping them live in a world heavily affected by climate change.

Robots are taking human roles - and SMEs need to be ready

Article from Paul Rivers, Managing Director, Guidance Automation

A mantra often heard within the manufacturing and logistics industries is that robots are not taking the jobs of humans. And, in many ways, this is true. Today, automation is even a necessary solution to plug a shortage of human labour.

HLS Engineering Group Partners with Realtime Robotics to Quickly Optimize Manufacturing Processes and Reduce Cycle Times

12/04/23, 10:26 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

Partnership Teams Realtime's Innovative Optimization-as-a-Service Solution with HLS' Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Automation

INU Researchers Develop Novel Deep Learning-Based Detection System for Autonomous Vehicles

12/01/23, 05:59 AM | Mobile Robots | Other Topics

The new system, aided by the Internet of things, improves the detection capabilities of autonomous vehicles even under unfavorable conditions.

Bitdeal Expands Global Reach as Premier Digital Transformation Company

12/01/23, 05:34 AM | Other Topics

Bitdeal expands its global presence, offering diverse development services to over 20+ industries with a team of 200+ experienced Blockchain experts. Their aim is to transform client dreams into reality through 8+ years of excellence and 500+ successful projects worldwide.

MiR Insights Wins 2023 NED Innovation Award in Automation

11/30/23, 09:51 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation | MiR - Mobile Industrial Robots Inc.

Cloud-based software empowers customers using Mobile Industrial Robots' autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to make data-driven decisions, optimizing fleets performance, minimizing downtime

ABB launches IRB 930 SCARA robot to transform pick-and-place and assembly operations

11/29/23, 11:59 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

• Designed to meet growth opportunities in key markets including electronics, automotive and renewable energy production • Delivers 10% increase in throughput compared to other SCARA robots in its class by handling more and heavier workpieces at once • Offers 200% stronger push-down capability for force-intensive operations - improving productivity and product quality

Zimmer Group - THE PREMIUM GRIPPER NOW WITH IO-LINK

IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide for communication from the control system to the lowest level of automation.

Omron Automation

(Hoffman Estates, IL, United States of America)

Omron is an industrial automation partner that creates, sells and services fully integrated automation solutions that include robotics, sensing, motion, logic, safety, and more for manufacturers in the automotive, semiconductor, food and beverage packaging and other industries. Established in 1933, Omron helps businesses solve problems with creativity worldwide, with more than 37,000 employees serving over 110 countries. Adept Technologies is now a valued part of the Omron family.