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PACK EXPO 2025 Product Preview

PACK EXPO 2025 takes place September 29th - October 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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.

Sensing the Shift: Trends in Smart Industrial Automation

Cutting-edge robotics, sensors, edge computing, IoT and more are at the forefront of smarter manufacturing, bringing together the technology, infrastructure and innovation that power modern automation.

Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with CMES Robotics

We will be in the PAC Machinery booth (W-2344). Adding a robot that can perceive virtually any CPG item gives companies the option for a pick-to-bag solution that is going to be truly unique and special on the floor.

What Is The Role of Embedded Cameras in Smart Warehouse Automation?

Cameras ensure that warehouse automation systems use visual data to function with consistency. It helps identify, track, and interact in real time. Discover how warehouse automation cameras work, their use cases, and critical imaging features.

Order Picking Methods: Finding the Right Strategy for You

Order picking is widely reported to account for 50% to 55% of total warehouse operational costs. Identifying the right picking strategy can have a significant impact on the bottom line.

The Collaborative Revolution: How AI, Digital Twins, and Cobots are Reshaping Manufacturing & Industry

The manufacturing and logistics industries are undergoing a significant transformation due to the integration of AI, digital twins, and collaborative robots. AI acts as the intelligent core, optimizing cobot control, predictive maintenance, and supply chain management.

Real-Time KPI Dashboards: Lessons from the Top 10 Car Makers

Let us once discuss what these industry leaders teach us about tracking lean manufacturing software, why manual KPI tracking methods are losing relevance, and how your factory- from the smallest to a giant-would benefit from the power of digital solutions for manufacturing.

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From Centralized Brains to Edge Intelligence: Rethinking Compute Architectures for Autonomous Mobile Robots

Today's AMRs are navigating unpredictable warehouse aisles, adapting to real-time sensor feedback, and running machine learning inference on the fly - meaning developers can ill afford inefficient systems.

Robotics Transforms Cell Therapy: Multiply Labs Drives Staggering 74% Cost Reduction, Unlocking Global Patient Access

Breakthrough partnership with Universal Robots transforms "artisanal" manufacturing, making personalized, life-saving cancer treatments affordable and widely available.

The Pressure of Perfect Precision in Robotics Manufacturing

Precision robotics manufacturing is slowly becoming normalized because of its irrefutable positive impact on organizations. However, the journey to create error-free machinery never stops.

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OnLogic Reaches Extreme Edge with Launch of Ultra-Rugged Karbon 520 Series

New industrial computers, powered by IntelĀ® Core™ Ultra processing, provide reliable operation, wide temp support, and automotive power for the world's most challenging environments.

FLUX GmbH Releases Whitepaper on Inductive Rotary Encoders for Next-Generation Applications

The document is a white paper discussing FLUX Inductive Rotary Encoders, which have become increasingly popular in various applications. These encoders are recognized for their robustness, low axial profile, and high resolution and accuracy. The paper outlines six compelling reasons to choose FLUX inductive encoders and two scenarios where they may not be the best fit.

XY-Rotation Stage with Frictionless Bearings is less that 40mm Tall

Unique single-module 3-axis precision motion platform

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Model TR1 Tru-Trac
Model TR1 Tru-Trac

Model TR1 Tru-Trac

The Model TR1 Tru-Trac® linear measurement solution is a versatile option for tracking velocity, position, or distance over a wide variety of surfaces. An integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm in one, compact unit, the Model TR1 is easy to install. The spring-loaded torsion arm offers adjustable torsion load, allowing the Model TR1 to be mounted in almost any orientation - even upside-down. The threaded shaft on the pivot axis is field reversible, providing mounting access from either side. With operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute, a wide variety of configuration options - including multiple wheel material options - and a housing made from a durable, conductive composite material that minimizes static buildup, the Model TR1 Tru-Trac® is the ideal solution for countless applications.

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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.