Robotics Pioneer Exotec Raises $335M Series D to Improve Supply Chain Resilience for Global Retailers

01/17/22, 05:26 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | Investment, | warehouse

Goldman Sachs Asset Management invests in Exotec robotic systems to improve warehouse working conditions while also optimizing operational efficiency

Trends Shaping the Automation Industry

01/13/22, 05:46 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | Artificial Intelligence, | IIoT, | machine learning, | sensors

The topic of retrofitting, i.e., the modernization of machines and systems into the digital age, is also an important trend in terms of sustainability, energy saving and resource optimization that we are also serving.

From Good Wood - Fully Automatic Wood Parts Inspection

01/12/22, 05:29 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | cameras, | machine vision

"The German Brush Company" has implemented an image processing system from the Bavarian system house Simon IBV GmbH that uses robust IDS industrial cameras and SIMAVIS® H image processing software to detect even barely perceptible tolerance deviations particularly reliably.

End to End Automation Will Be Essential to Meet Changing Demands

01/11/22, 05:44 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | warehouse

Warehouse automation isn’t brand new, and many units have some degree of automation integrated. The next step, and the key to ultimate efficiency, is to fully automate warehouse logistics.

What Are the Differences Between Linear and Rotary Actuators?

01/04/22, 05:40 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | actuators

Depending on the nature of the output motion, actuators can be divided into linear and rotary. Each of these is available in different versions and configurations that help deliver the desired outcome.

2021 Top Article - Collaborative Robotic Sanding with Kane Robotics and ATI’s AOV-10

12/30/21, 05:28 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | cobots

Using ATI’s AOV-10 Compliant Orbital Sander and Universal Robots UR10e, Kane Robotics integrated an aluminum polishing application that multiplies productivity.

2021 Top Article - How to Find the Right Damper for Your Application

12/28/21, 05:21 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | The Parts Department

Industrial Dampers cushion vibrations in machines. In order to fulfill this task perfectly, there are a large number of different types. To find the right variant for your own application, the load cases should be examined in detail.

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How Are Cobots Disrupting Automotive Manufacturing?

01/14/22, 05:30 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | automotive, | cobots, | Collaborative Robots

Cobots are creating a disruption in automotive manufacturing, offering a number of benefits to businesses. How and why are these cobots being used, and what will their long-term impact be?

Setting Yourself Up for Future Robotics Industry Success

12/21/21, 06:01 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | Jobs / Employment, | Training and Education

Those interested in entering the robotics field must be prepared with an understanding of the direction of the industry and the skills to thrive within it. Here, we explore how you can set yourself up for future success within robotics as manufacturing automation grows.

FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Agree to Co-market the Stackability of Their Certifications to Meet the Shortage of Skilled Industrial Robotics and Automation Operators

12/06/21, 05:25 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | Training and Education

MSSC offers the added benefit of a nationwide delivery system of some 2900 MSSC-trained instructors and 1800 MSSC-qualified test sites, mostly at high schools and community colleges, and 72 technical field reps, in all 50 states.

Virtual reality robotics startup secures £150,000 investment offer to drive growth

01/18/22, 08:30 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

Tech startup Extend Robotics has secured an offer of £150,000 investment from British entrepreneur Peter Jones after a successful pitch on this season of Dragons' Den on the BBC.

Formic Technologies Raises $26.5 Million Series A Led By Lux Capital

01/18/22, 05:17 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

The new investments will help Formic accelerate deployments of Robotics-as-a-Service for U.S. manufacturers

Kneo Automation Industrial Solutions for a Digitized Shop floor with Industry 4.0

01/18/22, 05:16 AM | Factory Automation | Kneo Automation Pvt Ltd

The digitization of shop floor management is an essential concern for many production companies, hence Kneo's End to End automation solution helps you to monitor the entire production process easily and make your factory to be competitive in the market

IDS NXT is the future: One platform, countless possibilities

IDS NXT is the future: One platform, countless possibilities

IDS NXT: a platform for a new generation of vision systems for industrial applications. It lays the groundwork to provide easy-to-use yet flexible complete systems that can be used to implement all steps of a vision solution. With IDS NXT ocean, a complete solution especially for AI-based image processing is now available. It allows to solve tasks where classic, rule-based image processing has reached its limits - without any programming effort.

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