Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
2D cameras for positioning and inspecting ultra-fine wires in semiconductor production
Wire bonding is a key process in semiconductor production. Extremely fine wires with diameters of 15 to 75 micrometers are used to create tiny electrical connections between a semiconductor chip and other components.
Purigo - Unmanned Orchard Spraying Robot
Hada Co., Ltd.‘s ’The Purigo Orchard Spraying Robot’ is a revolutionary product that has redefined the conventional 500-liter engine-powered sprayers that have seen no technological advancements for 20 years.
ZF Pick and place
ZF, a global technology company from Germany, uses the MIRAI AI-vision software to automate a challenging pick-and-place task.
Food Robotics - Transforming the Future of Food Processing
The opportunities within the Food Robotics market are vast, with potential for substantial advancements in robotic systems that can handle delicate food items, improve packaging efficiency, and innovate food assembly processes.
IMTS 2024 Product Preview
IMTS 2024 takes place September 9th - 14th in Chicago, Illinois. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
How Parvalux Is Helping to Develop the Next Generation of Conveyor Systems
Conveyor systems are central to most warehouse operations, and without regular maintenance, downtime can prevent a warehouse from functioning which obviously has a large financial impact.
What is an RPA Audit, and How Do you Know If You Need One?
When your company starts its automation journey, you don’t need to spend big up front. It’s risky, and you still don’t know what you don’t know. So go for a project that will bring rapid ROI and get a win under your belt.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
ENGINEERING THE AMERICAN DREAM
Building the American Dream: Marcus Schneck, CEO at norelem explains how the company’s US expansion will support American design engineers in creating exciting new products.
These 7 Emerging Technologies Are Allowing for Fully Automated Warehouses
The idea of a fully automated, “lights-out” warehouse may seem lofty, but today’s technology is not far off. Several recent innovations are paving the way for facility-wide automation, and as this trend continues, they could reshape the industry.
The Role of Automation in Supply Chain Resilience
While automation offers significant benefits for enhancing supply chain resilience, it also comes with challenges and considerations that businesses must address to ensure successful implementation.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Magnetic Guide Sensor with Angle Measurement Enhances Mobile Robots Path Following
This unique dual functionality provides exceptional orientation and positioning precision, significantly improving the navigation capabilities of mobile robotic systems.
ABB Robotics sponsors MassRobotics to accelerate innovation in the robotics industry
• MassRobotics, the largest independent robotics hub dedicated to accelerating innovation and adoption, supports robotic innovation by offering a collaborative workspace, advanced facilities and comprehensive support programs
• Sponsorship enables ABB to engage with the next wave of robotics talent and to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies
• Includes the donation of several GoFa™ collaborative robots and RobotStudio™ simulation programming software licenses
International Robot Safety Conference to Discuss Updates to the Revised ISO 10218, the Most Important Standard in Robot Safety
In Cincinnati Oct. 1-3, robot safety experts from leading robot manufacturers and regulatory officials will take a deep dive into the industry's flagship standard along with dozens of talks on robot risk assessment, collaborative and mobile robotics, the impact of AI on robot safety and other best practices to ensure safe work environments
Festo Introduces an Innovative Stepper Motor for its CMMT-ST Multi-Protocol DC Servo Drive
OEMs have a one-stop shop for light duty servo motion from compact multi-protocol drive to choice of actuators.
Autonomous Unloading in Action - Go! Retail partners with Contoro Robotics to deploy robots in their warehouse
Go! Retail Group has partnered with Contoro Robotics to automate the offloading of floor-loaded shipping containers, improving efficiency, reducing labor costs, and enhancing worker safety. Using Contoro's Robot-as-a-Service model, this collaboration addresses one of the most physically demanding tasks in warehouse operations while ensuring cost-effective, flexible solutions for peak seasons.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
PI USA - New Hexapod Applications
Addressing all six degrees of freedom means that hexapods can provide linear motion in X, Y, Z as well as rotary motion in Theta-X, -Y, -Z (pitch, yaw, roll) a very useful feature for precision alignment and positioning in optics, photonics, aerospace engineering, automation, and life sciences applications.
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University of Cincinnati Online
At the University of Cincinnati Online, our goal is to put you into a position to be a leader within the robotics and autonomous systems industry by providing this online graduate program in robotics and intelligent autonomous systems.
