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

Nigel Smith, Managing Director at TM Robotics

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

Case Study from | Roboworld

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

Roman Berger | maxon group

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

Article from | RoboticsTomorrow

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

Q&A with David Zhu-Grant, Product Management Lead | OnLogic

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

Q&A 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.

Talking AUTOMATE 2024 with TECH RIM Standards

Q&A with | TECH RIM Standards

TRS has been active with A3 for years, and as the Detroit show proved --- there are tremendous opportunities at Automate.

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The Interplay Between Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

Article from Louis Columbus, Senior Industry Marketing Manager at DELMIA

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

Case Study from MVTec

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

News from NVIDIA

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.

YMConnect Communication Software Enables Customized Applications

05/13/24, 11:30 AM | Industrial Robotics

Yaskawa Motoman's new YMConnect software development kit provides the ability to create customized PC applications that communicate with Yaskawa robots.

Hai Robotics Deploys Goods-to-Person Solution in L'Or©al China's First SMART Fulfillment Center

05/13/24, 05:59 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

With an area of 46,000 square meters, this fulfillment center houses Hai's essential goods-to-person solution, HaiPick System 1, including 39 HaiPick A42 Multi-Layer Autonomous Case-handling Mobile Robots (ACR), as well as HaiPort and conveyor picking workstations.

LUCID Adds Dual Extended-Head Camera to its Phoenix GigE PoE Camera Family

05/10/24, 09:27 AM | Mobile Robots | Other Topics | Lucid Vision Labs

The Phoenix Dual Extended-Head camera seamlessly transmits synchronized images from its dual 5.0 MP sensors, catering to a diverse range of applications that require a wider Field of View (FoV).

XPONENTIAL 2024 Concludes with 10% Surge in Attendance

05/09/24, 09:49 AM | Mobile Robots | Other Topics

Premier technology event showcases unprecedented advancements in autonomy, robotics, & uncrewed systems

XTEND SECURES $40M TO REDEFINE ROBOTICS WITH AI-POWERED COMMON SENSE

05/08/24, 07:44 AM | Mobile Robots | Other Topics

XTEND and its XOS operating system are unlocking the potential of robots and drones by empowering them with AI and partnering them with humans - providing them with the 'common sense' to navigate the unpredictable nature of real-world situations.

ATI Industrial Automation - MC-50 Manual Tool Changer

With intuitive and ergonomic lever operation, the patent-pending MC-50 Manual Robot Tool Changer provides a simple solution for quickly changing robotic end-of-arm tooling by hand. This compact and robust Tool Changer is designed for applications on collaborative robots that support payloads up to 25 kg and small industrial robots supporting payloads up to 10 kg. Featuring an ISO 50 mm mounting interface on the Master-side and Tool-side, the low-profile MC-50 mounts directly to most cobots and seamlessly integrates with many common cobot marketplace grippers and end-effectors.

MacroFab

(Houston, TX, United States of America)

MacroFab operates the largest technology platform for electronics manufacturing, offering prototypes, high-volume production, and extended services through a network of over 100 factories across North America. A trailblazer in EMS manufacturing and digital supply chain solutions, MacroFab's robust platform and marketplace foster efficient electronics production, bringing manufacturing closer to the end user. MacroFab delivers unmatched efficiency and accessibility to the hardware tech community.