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Automatic Visual Inspection: The Secret to Flawless Manufacturing Quality

By switching to a digital inspection framework, manufacturers aren't removing the human element; they are elevating it. Instead of spotting defects, engineers can focus on fixing the root cause.

Fully Autonomous Vehicles for Repetitive Hauling in Manufacturing

As our DriveMod vehicles are approaching an intersection, they send a request to the Cyngn Traffic Broker, a feature of Cyngn Insight that manages traffic coordination through an API.

Decorating plastics with robotic precision

The collaboration between Roboprint, Shibaura Machine and TM Robotics illustrates how partnerships between emerging innovators and established suppliers can help the plastics industry adapt to new demands.

Deep Dive into integration challenges of ONVIF-compliant GigE cameras and how ONVIF enhances interoperability

GigE cameras are being adopted faster in applications that demand high-bandwidth data transmission over long distances up to 100 meters using Ethernet cables. GigE cameras with ONVIF-compliant enable interoperability across different devices smoothly.

How High-Precision Reducers Drive the Development of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology

Laser navigation requires the steering wheel to accurately turn to the commanded angle. The near-zero backlash characteristic of harmonic reducers ensures that the angle rotated by the steering motor is transmitted to the tire without any loss, avoiding "backlash error."

How the Best Infrared Thermal Modules Enhance Machine Vision for OEMs

Infrared thermal modules convert temperature data into a visual, quantifiable format, enabling machine vision systems to detect defects, monitor conditions, and optimize processes based on thermal metrics.

How to Improve Warehouse Picking Speed with Automation

In warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment centers, operational and customer success relies on fast and accurate fulfillment, but achieving and maintaining this service level can be challenging.

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Elmo Launches New Titanium Product Line and Platinum Servo Drives at SPS 2025, Redefining Limits of Motion Control

Designed to deliver exceptional performance, industry-leading compactness, and advanced high-end technology, built for demanding industrial and harsh-environment applications.

What Role Does Robotics Play in the Manufacturing Supply Chain?

Robotics has moved from "point fixes" on isolated stations to the connective tissue of the entire supply chain. In practical terms, that means robots are continuously progressing from just weld or pick.

GrayMatter Robotics Unveils 100,000-Square-Foot AI Robotics Innovation Center in Carson

Major Facility Investment Brings Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Interactive Robotics Experience to South Bay; New Headquarters Features 20+ Working "Physical AI" Robotic Cells

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Tutor Intelligence Raises $34 Million Series A to Scale Its AI-Powered Fleet of Warehouse Robot Workers

Union Square Ventures led the round to accelerate the company's mission to revolutionize every step of the supply chain with its central robot intelligence platform.

Robotnik and Siemens: strengthening industrial automation

Industrial automation increasingly demands systems that are integrated, secure, and standardized. To address this need and advance toward more reliable, scalable, and standardized robotics, Robotnik has incorporated Siemens' SIMOVE platform into its portfolio of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). This integration aims to expand access to industrial applications and enhance reliability in complex production environments.

Nidec Drive Technology to Exhibit Products at International Robot Exhibition 2025

A highlight of the exhibit is a comprehensive solution for all six axes of an articulated robot, achieved by combining the Company's high-precision large-size gearbox "KINEX" series, the high-precision "FLEXWAVE" series, and the gearbox with built-in multi-sensor "Smart-FLEXWAVE."

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Strain Wave Gearheads by maxon - Highly precise, compact, and efficient.
Strain Wave Gearheads by maxon - Highly precise, compact, and efficient.

Strain Wave Gearheads by maxon - Highly precise, compact, and efficient.

Strain wave gearheads are ideal for use in applications requiring precision motion control and high torque transmission in a compact design. maxon strain wave gearheads are a specialized type of gearhead where precision and compact design are crucial. This type of gearhead is often used in applications in a confined space. With their advanced gear tooth design, maxon's strain wave gearheads provide high efficiency and good back drivability. Typical applications include: Robotics, Aerospace, Medical technology and Optical systems .

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PNY

PNY Professional Solutions provides customers with powerful tools to manage heavy workloads. PNY offers NVIDIA Professional, Consumer GeForce RTX, and Data Center GPU Solutions, along with PNY Memory upgrades and Solid-State Drives. All PNY products are designed and built with system integrators in mind to provide advanced application performance, top productivity, and greater power efficiency.