How to Achieve the Full Benefits of a Warehouse Digital Twin

06/12/25, 05:57 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | digital twin, | warehousing

A warehouse digital twin needs more than a highly capable WMS, it also needs a reliable technology to capture all the necessary inventory data, and this is where computer vision plays a pivotal role.

Physical AI: Embracing AI’s Moment in Robotics

06/10/25, 06:06 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | Advanced Manufacturing, | ai, | Smart Factory

Manufacturers currently use automation to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, cut costs, and meet growing consumer demands. Yet they face a myriad of disruptions such as labor shortages, limitations of current technologies, and costly downtimes on production lines.

How AI, Robotics, and Automation Power Next Generation Pack Assembly

05/28/25, 05:52 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | ai, | Assembly and Testing, | machine vision

Successful pack assembly systems balance throughput, quality, and safety in real time. Integration matters more than buying the most sophisticated robots; it comes down to seamless software logic, modular failover paths, and smart system design.

Legal Considerations for Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) in Warehousing

05/27/25, 05:51 AM | Mobile Robots, | Factory Automation | RaaS

Understanding the nuances of RaaS agreements is key to maximizing its benefits. From implementation fees to site licensing and maintenance responsibilities, a well-structured contract ensures that both vendors and operators are aligned on expectations and obligations.

What Is the Difference between Wi-Fi and Industrial Wireless Networks?

05/20/25, 05:57 AM | Mobile Robots, | Factory Automation | 5G, | Connectivity, | Wireless Networking

Traditional wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, while great in consumer environments, often fall short of meeting the stringent requirements of industrial settings and specific factory automation applications and machine deployments.

Multi-camera system with AI and seamless traceability leaves no chance for product defects

05/15/25, 05:43 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | cameras, | machine vision

VIVALDI Digital Solutions GmbH has developed an exemplary, innovative solution for AI quality inspection in real time. In addition to an edge server with an Intel processor, intelligent image processing plays a key role in the so-called SensorBox.

What is the role of cameras in pick and place robots?

05/13/25, 05:50 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | cameras, | machine vision, | Material Handling, | Pick and place

Pick and place robots perform repetitive handling tasks with speed and consistency, making them invaluable across industries. These robots depend heavily on the right camera setup. Get insights about the challenges faced by cameras, use cases, and their biggest benefits.

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How Is Modular Robot Design Reshaping Factory Automation?

05/16/25, 05:35 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | modular robots

How industrial robots work constantly adapts to increased demand and novel technologies, but it enhances automation potential the most. What is shifting and how can production engineers and electronics experts in these sectors fully leverage the benefits?

System lets robots identify an object's properties through handling

05/12/25, 05:49 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | Pick and place, | sensors

With a novel simulation method, robots can guess the weight, softness, and other physical properties of an object just by picking it up.

ForwardX Deploys 435 AMRs at Chery Automobile's Dalian Factory

05/09/25, 05:48 AM | Mobile Robots, | Factory Automation | AMRs, | automate

435 AMRs are now live at Chery's Dalian factory, transforming internal logistics and setting a new benchmark for scalable, intelligent automation in the industry.

Flexiv and NVIDIA Join Forces in Robotics Simulation

06/12/25, 09:43 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

Flexiv launches the Flexiv-Isaac Bridge App, empowering developers to design, test, and deploy force-controlled robotics applications in hyper-realistic virtual environments.

Cofactr Expands Warehouse Operations Coast-to-Coast with New Facility in Long Beach, California

06/12/25, 09:12 AM | Factory Automation | Other Topics

The Company's Second AI-Powered Warehouse is Designed for the Precision Required By Manufacturers in Defense, Aerospace, Robotics and Other Critical Industries

70% of U.S. Workers Want Robots To Help - automatica Report 2025

06/12/25, 06:31 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

Survey of 1,000 employees in the US

OnLogic's Helix 520 Series of Scalable Fanless Computers

OnLogic's Helix 520 Series of Scalable Fanless Computers

The Helix 520 series utilizes the latest Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated edge AI capabilities to deliver exceptional performance and industrial-grade reliability for demanding applications in automation, robotics, machine vision, and more. Its unique modular design allows for flexible scaling of CPU and GPU performance, while robust connectivity and expansion options ensure seamless integration.

PI USA (Physik Instrumente)

(Auburn, MA, United States of America)

PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, hexapods and piezo drives at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1700 people worldwide. PI's customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors and aerospace.