Factory Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
OSARO's AI-Driven Automation Enhances Fulfillment Speed and Accuracy
With a successful AutoModel™ deployment at Korea's largest ecommerce company, OSARO is well-positioned to scale similar solutions across other global e-commerce leaders. This real-world implementation showcases how AI-driven automation can revolutionize fulfillment cen
Bridging the Automation Gap: Why SME Distributors are Turning to "Instant-On" Intralogistics
For the agile distributor or regional manufacturer, the "Integration Trap"—the months-long process of forcing robotic systems to communicate with legacy Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)—is an unnecessary barrier.
KPI Growth has an enemy called "Recurrence" - Fight it with Standard Work to Sustain the Growth.
Continuous Improvement is often misunderstood as an engine for solving more problems. In reality, the defining capability of a mature operation is ensuring the same problems never return.
Stefa Mini Solutions for Next-Generation Robotic Applications
The Stefa Mini, Cassette and Nano Seals all have smaller cross sections than comparable seals in the market today. This matters because a smaller seal allows for smaller glands (the area the seal slips into on the equipment) and smaller glands mean overall smaller equipment.
The ifm Obstacle Detection System (ODS)
The ifm Obstacle Detection System (ODS) optimizes the robot's overall performance by treating obstacle detection as a holistic system rather than just a camera. It provides reliable obstacle detection to protect people, equipment, and mobile robots.
Robot-Driven Manufacturing Enables "Lights-Out" Production
The required solution would need to provide seamless connectivity and communication with the RoboDrill machines, as well as additional factory machinery throughout the company targeted for robotic automation moving forward.
Robotecki Redefines Robotics Precision Cutting and Drilling Applications with RoboDK
With their application, the team at Robotecki not only reduced labor-dependency for these key tasks, they improved the quality of production and throughput.
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Aerospace's Automation Breakthrough: How Robotics and AI Orchestration Are Rewriting the Supply Chain
For aerospace, the next leap will come from integrating physical automation with AI systems capable of coordinating the flow of information across complex, multi-vendor, secure environments that protect confidential information all while transforming efficiency..
How to Build a Digital Foundation for Your Robotics and Automation Strategy
A strong digital foundation brings everything together, allowing automation initiatives to scale, adapt and perform as intended. Without it, automation efforts often stall before they reach their full potential.
Powering Robotics: How Networks Enable the Era of "Physical LLMs"
Physical AI describes intelligent systems that can sense, interpret, and act in real environments. Think of self-driving cars navigating busy streets, robotic arms assembling machinery with precision, or smart grids adapting in real time to energy demands.
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R3 Robotics Secures €20M to Scale Automated Disassembly of Electric Vehicle Systems
Luxembourg robotics company raises €14M Series A and secures €6M in public grants to industrialize AI-powered dismantling as end-of-life volumes accelerate.
Novotechnik - New! Programmable Angle Sensors
The Vert-X 13E Series is hermetically sealed, without any moving seals, to IP69 and therefore provides long life even under the harshest water, dust and oil environments.
Dynamic OCR inspection with HALCON ensures maximum product quality
Production processes in the pharmaceutical industry are subject to particularly strict legal regulations. According to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), products must be manufactured to consistently high quality standards
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Oriental Motor USA - Ideal for AGV/AMR Applications
Oriental Motor USA - Ideal for AGV/AMR Applications
The BLV Series R Type brushless DC motor (BLDC motor) speed control system offers the design of motor and driver significantly reduced in size and weight, yet high-power, and contributes to the battery driven automation. The BLV Series R Type is compatible with the two interfaces of Modbus (RTU) and CANopen communication.
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maxon group
maxon is a leading supplier of high-precision DC brush and brushless servo motors and drives. These motors range in size from 4 - 90 mm and are available up to 500 watts. We combine electric motors, gears and DC motor controls into high-precision, intelligent drive systems that can be custom-made to fit the specific needs of customer applications.
