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OnLogic Helix 401 Fanless Hybrid-Core Computer

Automate Booth: #3447

OnLogic's Helix 401 Compact Fanless Computer offers scalable, high-performance processing and can simultaneously drive multiple 4K displays, making it the ideal computing platform for many automation and IIoT applications. The Helix 401 has the horsepower to drive mission-critical applications while requiring less than 28W of power, and is small enough to fit in space-constrained locations or enclosures. It can be configured with a range of Intel® 12th generation processors, up to a Core i7 and has Intel Iris® Xe graphics onboard.

IP Seals for Robots

Automate Booth: #4839

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies' IPRS (Ingress Protection Seals for Robots) provides reliable protection for robotic systems operating in harsh environments. Designed to prevent dust, moisture, chemicals, and wear from compromising performance, IPRS extends service life and reduces maintenance. The adaptive Z-shaped geometry ensures sealing integrity under continuous motion, making it ideal for high-speed automation and outdoor applications. Manufactured with high-performance elastomers such as Fluoroprene XP and EPDM, IPRS offers exceptional resistance to lubricants, cleaning agents, and extreme temperatures. This makes it the perfect solution for six-axis robots, SCARA robots, AMRs, AGVs, and cobots. With its low-friction design and durable materials, IPRS enhances energy efficiency and operational reliability in industrial and autonomous robotics. Learn more about our IPRS Seals

The maxon IDX Compact Drive with Integrated Positioning Controller

Automate Booth: #5818

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.

REIKU's Cable Saver™ - The Most Versatile Modular Robotic Cable Management Solution

Automate Booth: #7016

REIKU's Cable Saver™ Solution eliminates downtime, loss of revenue, expensive cable and hose replacement costs, maintenance labor costs. It's available in three sizes 36, 52 and 70 mm. All of the robots cables and hoses are protected when routed through the Cable Saver™ corrugated tubing.The Cable Saver™ uses a spring retraction system housed inside the Energy Tube™ to keep this service loop out of harms way in safe location at the rear of the Robot when not required. The Cable Saver™ is a COMPLETE solution for any make or model of robot. It installs quickly-on either side of the robot and has been tested to resist over 15 million repetitive cycles. REIKU is committed to providing the most modular, effective options for ensuring your robotic components operate without downtime due to cable management. www.CableSaver.com

igus® - Free heavy-duty plastic bearings sample box

Automate Booth: #2613

The iglide® heavy-duty sample box provides a selection of five unique iglide bearings, each suitable for use in heavy-duty equipment due to their self-lubricating, dirt-resistant properties. Each bearing material boasts unique benefits and is best suited for different application conditions, though each can withstand surface pressures of at least 11,603 psi at 68°F.

Oriental Motor USA - Ideal for AGV/AMR Applications

Bumblebee X Stereo Imaging for Real-Time Vision in Robotics

3D Vision: Ensenso B now also available as a mono version!

Automate Booth: #6000

This compact 3D camera series combines a very short working distance, a large field of view and a high depth of field - perfect for bin picking applications. With its ability to capture multiple objects over a large area, it can help robots empty containers more efficiently. Now available from IDS Imaging Development Systems. In the color version of the Ensenso B, the stereo system is equipped with two RGB image sensors. This saves additional sensors and reduces installation space and hardware costs. Now, you can also choose your model to be equipped with two 5 MP mono sensors, achieving impressively high spatial precision. With enhanced sharpness and accuracy, you can tackle applications where absolute precision is essential. The great strength of the Ensenso B lies in the very precise detection of objects at close range. It offers a wide field of view and an impressively high depth of field. This means that the area in which an object is in focus is unusually large. At a distance of 30 centimetres between the camera and the object, the Z-accuracy is approx. 0.1 millimetres. The maximum working distance is 2 meters. This 3D camera series complies with protection class IP65/67 and is ideal for use in industrial environments.

Harmonic Drive - HPG-R Drive Trains for AMR / AGV

Automate Booth: #1026

The Harmonic Gearhead® gearbox design allows for backdrivability while ensuring high efficiency performance, maximizing elapsed operational time before recharging is necessary. High-capacity cross roller bearing supports heavy payloads.

Zimmer Group - THE PREMIUM GRIPPER NOW WITH IO-LINK

Automate Booth #4013

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

DESTACO - Revolutionizing Industrial Automation

Automate Booth #2807

Looking for a reliable solution to enhance your automation process? Look no further than the DESTACO Robohand Grippers. These grippers are designed for the modern world of robotics, offering unparalleled performance and precision. Whether you need to grip fragile items, irregularly shaped objects, or heavy-duty components, the DESTACO Robohand Grippers have got you covered. Their modular design allows for quick and easy customization, ensuring a perfect fit for your application.

The piCOBOT Electric vacuum generator

Automate Booth: #1046

Fully electric, slim design and absence of air-tubing and cabling. The new piCOBOT® Electric heads towards another success for Piab's piCOBOT® program. A secondary effect of these achievements is the absence of entangling air tubing and cabling. It simplifies the installation, and as the new piCOBOT® Electric only needs a single connection on the cobot arm, the clean set-up allows a completely unrestricted movement. The new piCOBOT® Electric package will contain plug & play software to fit UR e-series cobots, but many other useful adaptations will be introduced in the coming year

Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control

Automate Booth: #2014

Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.

Affordable Excellence: The Go-To Tool for Finding Compressed Air Leaks

Automate Booth: #3239

Find compressed air leaks fast with FLIR's new cutting-edge Si1-LD acoustic imaging camera. Leveraging advanced ultrasonic technology and onboard analytics, this affordable camera pinpoints leaks and quantifies incurred losses even in the nosiest environments. Upgrade your maintenance routine with the cost-effective FLIR Si1-LD - significantly reduce energy costs and increase system uptime. Get Started Today.

KEB VFDs for High Speed Motor Control

Automate Booth: #946

KEB's VFDs are the key to unlocking peak performance in your high-speed machinery. Engineered for precision control, even without feedback sensors, our F6 and S6 drives utilize advanced software and high-frequency output. This ensures smooth operation, reduced vibration, and optimal efficiency. Whether you're building turbo blowers, power generation systems, or other high-speed applications, KEB VFDs deliver the reliability and performance you need.

Using AI to Collect & Leverage Data

Automate Booth: #9304

Data is the foundation of Industry 4.0. While skilled workers will always be essential, data is reshaping the manufacturing landscape, enabling automation of repetitive tasks, empowering smarter decision-making with AI assistance, and reducing defects and downtime. This shift allows small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to compete more effectively on quality, speed, and cost. While AI and machine learning systems typically require around two years to collect enough data to reach their full potential, manufacturers can start seeing benefits almost immediately with basic analysis tools and dashboards. Our MEP National NetworkTM expert explains how in this Manufacturing Tomorrow article.

Parvalux by maxon - AC or DC electric motors for conveyor systems?

Automate Booth: #5818

The material handling industry uses conveyors to ensure that products are distributed effectively, AC or DC motors are chosen depending on the weight it needs to carry and the speed at which it needs to work. Learn which type of conveyor motor might be best for your application and how Parvalux can help you select a geared motor from stock or create a fully custom design.

Zeigo Activate by Schneider Electric: Energy efficiency software for manufacturing facilities.

Automate Booth: #1832

Whether you're responding to new legislation and regulations or getting pressure from stakeholders and customers, Zeigo Activate empowers companies to effectively calculate, track, and reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. By providing valuable insights, actionable data, and intuitive tools, Zeigo Activate is tailored for businesses at any stage in their energy efficiency journey. Our easy-to-use software allows you to set your emissions baseline and target, receive a customizable project roadmap, and connect to a network of regional solution providers in energy efficiency and renewable energy so that you can put your ambitions into action.

Unitronics: One Vendor. One Platform. Endless Control.

Automate Booth: #6307

PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servos, Software—plus DIY End-To-End IIOT with Augmented Reality

Unitronics delivers what today’s machine builders and automation professionals need most: a complete control solution from a single source.

Our all-in-one approach includes powerful PLC + HMI controllers, VFD Inverters, and AC Servo Drives, all supported by a single, intuitive software environment for control, motion, and HMI/web development. This setup helps reduce integration headaches, lower engineering hours, and shorten time-to-market.

With broad communication support (MODBUS, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, EtherCAT, REST API, MQTT, OPC UA, and more), Unitronics makes it easier to connect and scale. Our UniStream controllers are the first in the industry with embedded Redfish API for data center integration.

Take it further with UniCloud, our no-code IIoT platform that lets OEMs build dashboards, monitor machines remotely, and implement predictive maintenance—no IT team required. Plus, check out our new Augmented Reality feature for smarter maintenance and real-time machine data overlay.

Empowering Your Future with Innovative Robotics – Rainbow Robotics USA

Automate Booth: #4613

Rainbow Robotics, a leading South Korean robotics manufacturer, is transforming the automation industry with its diverse lineup of collaborative robots (cobots), dual-arm robots, AMRs, quadruped robots, and serving robots. With the largest market share in South Korea and a growing presence in the U.S., the company delivers high-performance, cost-effective automation solutions through in-house manufacturing and rigorous quality control.

With a ready-to-ship robot fleet and dedicated in-house technical support, Rainbow Robotics ensures rapid delivery to keep your business moving.

Visit Booth #4613 to experience the future of robotics firsthand!

Linear Motion Solutions from USA Manufacturer, PBC Linear

Automate Booth: #1812

A leader in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of a wide range of linear motion products, along with custom engineering services. Our core line of linear components includes bearings, shafting, rail assemblies, and cam roller sliders. Building on this strong foundation, we have created a sophisticated family of products that includes lead screws, ball screws, various sized driven actuators, cartesian robotics, and multi-axis mechatronics assemblies.

Automate focus product: Miniature ball screw assemblies.

PBC Linear Miniature Ball Screw Assemblies have a range of leads with small screw diameters for high precision linear motion. Our ball screws are precision rolled to achieve lead accuracy and consistency over the full length of the screw. Ball screws from PBC Linear are manufactured in America, avoiding the long lead times associated with overseas shipping.

Elite Robots and the CP Series Palletizing Solution await you at Automate 25

Automate Booth: #1039

Come and see Elite Robots cobots and the new CP Series Palletizing Solution at the Automate Show, booth 1039, and streamline your end-of-line operations!

Ensuring a fast installation just right of the box, the CP Series is cost-effective, safe and user-friendly modular palletizing solution which can accommodate payloads up to 30kg and pallet heights up to 2400mm, all while ensuring a very fast ROI. This and more at booth 1039.

Basler Stereo visard with AI-Powered 3D Item Picking

Automate Booth: #2120

Basler will be showcasing its Stereo visard camera series at Automate 2025. Designed to deliver real-time 3D perception, the Stereo visard enables robots to accurately understand and interact with their environment – making it ideal for tasks such as bin picking, navigation, and object localization.

The newly launched ItemPickAI software module from Basler adds intelligent object recognition and gripping point detection to the Stereo visard platform. This AI-driven functionality enhances the system’s capabilities, offering a powerful solution for efficient and flexible item handling in logistics and manufacturing environments.

MIC-733-AO: Rugged Edge AI Platform with NVIDIA® Jetson™ Orin

Automate Booth: #6508

Built for industrial AI vision and robotics, the Advantech MIC-733-AO is a powerful, compact edge computing system powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson™ Orin module. Designed for high-performance workloads at the edge, this fanless system supports a wide operating temperature range (-10 ~ 60°C), making it ideal for robotics applications in harsh factory environments or mobile robotics platforms.

With rich I/O, dual LAN, CANBus, and multiple USB and COM ports, the MIC-733-AO offers robust connectivity for cameras, sensors, and industrial devices. Its AI-ready design enables rapid inferencing for machine vision, quality inspection, autonomous navigation, and more. Engineers and developers benefit from onboard Advantech software tools that simplify AI model deployment and edge device monitoring. Whether deployed in smart factories or mobile machines, the MIC-733-AO brings GPU-powered intelligence to the very edge of automation.

Digit by Agility Robotics is the most advanced Mobile Manipulator Robot (MMR) and the first multi-purpose, human-centric robot that is made for work™.

Automate Booth: #4244

In the US, there are over one million unfilled material handling positions in the warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing industries. Companies simply cannot find enough people to handle all the tasks required to keep these operations running as fast and efficiently as possible. Agility's humanoid robot, Digit, enables our customers to automate highly repetitive tasks and deploy their most valuable resource -- people -- where they are needed most.

At the center of Agility’s automation solution is Digit. Designed to navigate our world, Digit can walk into existing facilities and address the hardest-to-automate portions of your workflow. The Agility solution combines the world's most advanced bipedal mobile manipulation robot, Digit, and an easy-to-use cloud automation platform, Agility Arc™, which gives complete control of deployed robots and equipment by integrating a wide range of automated workflows into logistics and manufacturing operations.

Experience "The Future Now" with Kawasaki Robotics at Automate 2025. Discover transformative technologies driving efficiency and innovation in American manufacturing.

Automate Booth: #3218

Embrace Innovation. Adapt to Change. Shape Your Future.

At Kawasaki Robotics, we believe that the future is not something to wait for—it's something to create. This year at Automate 2025, we invite you to experience "The Future Now," where our transformative technologies are not just concepts for tomorrow but practical tools available today.

Join us at Automate 2025 in the Kawasaki Robotics Booth# 3218 and take the next step towards a future where today's choices directly impact tomorrow's outcomes. The future of American manufacturing is unfolding right before us, and the opportunity to lead is within reach. Let's embrace innovation, adapt to change, and shape our future together.

senswork and Photoneo’s Next-Gen 3D Inspection and Metrology Robot

Automate Booth: #3641

While traditional 2D inspection systems often struggle with variable surface textures and materials, senswork’s robot vision system, powered by Photoneo’s 3D sensing technology, provides material-independent accuracy. This technology boasts three main features. The first property it has is real-time defect detection, which identifies imperfections, dents, and deformations with high precision. Secondly, this machine is also GD&T-compliant for 3D metrology by performing accurate inline measurements for tight tolerance manufacturing. And lastly, this robot vision system provides seamless integration into production which supports continuous, automated quality control. Thanks to this ability to detect defects regardless of texture or material, this robot vision system offers a particularly robust and reliable solution for automated quality control.

Zebra Technologies Showcases New AI-Driven Intelligent Automation Solutions at Automate 2025

Automate Booth: #3207

At Automate 2025, Zebra Technologies (Booth: 3207) will feature live demos from its FIS/MV, Robotics Automation, and RFID portfolios, as well as a product bar showcasing its mobile computing, environmental sensors, RFID, scanning, and printing solutions. Among them will be Zebra’s AltiZ 4200 3D, which is built to deliver tight fields of view in a compact form factor, along with ultra-high resolution. It features significantly more data points per profile and faster capture speeds to address challenging inspection tasks in electronics and automotive manufacturing applications.