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Sneaker and Sportswear Retailer’s New Mezzanine and Ground Floor Feature ResinDek Robotic Flooring

As directed by the facility’s warehouse management software (WMS), a fleet of 142 AMRs continuously delivers mobile shelves to associates at workstations equipped with light directed picking modules on both floors.

Tips for choosing a 3D vision system - The future of vision systems in manufacturing

Advanced 3D vision systems are a stark contrast to the vision software of manufacturing’s past. Many existing systems still require professional CAD programming to ensure the robot can recognise shapes.

Special Agents: Chemical Weapons Disposal Done Right

The M55 rocket stockpile was successfully destroyed without any major incidents. With so many complex systems, processes, and disposal procedures, the Robosuits played a key role in ensuring that all of the careful planning and timing would not be disrupted.

The rise of modular robots and the importance of drive train design

As part of an in-house robot build, optimizing the drive train that powers and controls each joint is vital to the robot’s performance. The most effective way of achieving this is by developing the drive train as a complete module.

Automate 2024 Product Preview

Automate 2024 takes place May 6th - 9th 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.

Edge Computing and AI in Manufacturing

With Tacton we wanted to give users the flexibility and configuration options they need to outfit their facility, while ensuring the system was reliable, secure, and easy to install.

Talking AUTOMATE 2024 with TM Robotics

Visitors will have the chance to see the entire THE robot range, including the THE400, THE600, THE800 and THE1000. The line-up includes robots of different sizes and strengths, providing visitors with an opportunity to find the perfect model for their application.

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The Interplay Between Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

AI and robotics make the factories of the future smarter and more efficient. Manufacturers need to use these exponential technologies to gain a competitive advantage.

HALCON reliably checks bottle cap imprints

Machine vision offers enormous advantages for many areas of application, such as quality assurance. In addition to high accuracy and speed, high flexibility and availability are also important for practical use.

NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic Put Next-Gen Robotics Within Grasp

Intrinsic, a software and AI robotics company at Alphabet, has integrated NVIDIA AI and Isaac platform technologies to advance the complex field of autonomous robotic manipulation.

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Softeon Named a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems

Softeon's recognition as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems for the 13th consecutive time is based on the ability to execute and completeness of vision

Point One Navigation Enables Fast Development of cm-Accurate Smart GNSS Antenna Systems

Calian cut its time to market for its new Smart Antenna by two-thirds with Polaris' industry-leading RTK network and ease of integration.

OnLogic Opens New Global Headquarters

The South Burlington, VT facility includes expanded state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities enabling OnLogic to continue delivering trusted industrial computing solutions to their customers all over the world.

Tiburon Subsea Introduces Advanced Underwater Robotic Technology

JETTE is a pioneering in-line dual vectored subsea robotic controlled propulsion system designed to meet the evolving demands within the underwater robotics market.

Cyngn Rolls Out its Partnership with RobotLAB, Expanding Distributor Network

The partnership that was announced earlier this year showcased its product catalog at the 2024 Automate Show last week.

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Online Master of Engineering in Robotics & Intelligent Autonomous Systems

Online Master of Engineering in Robotics & Intelligent Autonomous Systems

The Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous Systems program at the University of Cincinnati Online offers a cutting-edge curriculum that equips students with the skills to design, develop, and implement advanced robotic systems. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and top-ranked faculty, students gain expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, preparing them for impactful careers in the rapidly evolving field of autonomous systems. Explore now!

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MMP Inc. / MIDWEST MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.

MMP Inc. / MIDWEST MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.

The Leader in Rapid Prototyping of High-Quality Motion Control Solutions. MMP is actively engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of standard and custom motion control equipment, including fully reversible brushed and brushless DC gearmotors, motors with failsafe brakes and servomotors with feedback devices such as analog tachometers and encoders. We also provide fully-sealed IP-65 motor speed controls @ 12/24/48 VDC, AC~DC power supplies and a wide variety of 12/24 VDC linear actuators. If you need a sample right away, we can be a project saving convenience for you. We provide more than 8000+ released DC Gearmotor designs with cost-effective solutions for robotics and automation companies. These designs are unique and custom-built to suit the specific application requirements of the motion control projects.