Industrial Robotics - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Pallet by pallet - Intelligent robotic vision system destacks up to 800 objects per hour
One of the locations where RODE adds value is for DHL eCommerce in Rotterdam. In this machine, two Ensenso 3D cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH are implemented to provide the required image data.
Fast Hexapod Improves Aircraft Manufacturing Process
PI presented a new, high-speed hexapod at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA Berlin in June 2024, as a partner in the LuFo VI-1: ADMAS (Advanced Machining and Sealing) research project.
Machine Vision Brings Sight and Insight to Industry 5.0 Strategies
Being human-centric, 5IR has far-reaching implications for employees. 5R brings them back onto the plant floor, a step that adds agility and flexibility to automated yet rigid manufacturing processes by enabling the workers to play an active role in decision making.
Automating pick-and-place in food manufacturing
The requirements included automatic pick and place of up to 60 keys per minute, seamless integration with the existing production line and a minimal factory floor footprint.
Standard Bots Secures $63M in Funding to Propel American Manufacturing Forward with AI-Driven Robotics
With VC support from General Catalyst, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, and Samsung Next, Standard Bots is bringing to market software and hardware engineered for next-gen AI robotics arms, serving renowned organizations such as NASA
How robots touch on the future of agriculture
One thing robot researchers are trying to mechanize is the human sense of touch. Sheeraz Athar, one of She’s PhD students, is changing the game by re-thinking how touch works.
Mecademic robots achieve sense of touch with Bota sensors
Mecademic’s plug-and-play micro-automation robots are designed for precision applications in areas such as component manufacturing. To give its robots the required sense of touch, Mecademic has focused on perfecting the use of force torque sensors from Bota Systems.
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Industrial Robots Are at Increased Risk of Cybersecurity Threats: 7 Considerations for 2024
Industrial robot adoption is reaching new heights as manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0 initiatives. As beneficial as this movement is, it has led to some unexpected challenges for the sector. Most notably, robots are becoming a common target for cyberattacks.
Mitsubishi Electric Achieves Guinness World Record for Fastest Robot to Solve a Puzzle Cube
A project team of young engineers from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation beat the previous record by 0.075 seconds using a robot equipped with high-speed, high-precision factory automation equipment and control technology.
The vital role of industrial workstations in manufacturing
Many essential tasks are completed with the help of industrial workstations and tool workbenches. Set your employees up for success by equipping them with custom, ergonomic, and modular workstations to foster comfort, satisfaction, retention, and productivity.
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igus to Exhibit Cutting-Edge Engineering and Automation Solutions at IMTS 2024
Visit igus at booths 236557 and 236230
Luxolis Strengthens Presence in Asia with Vietnam and Japan Expansion
Aiming to Enhance Regional Presence and Deliver Advanced 3D Vision Solutions
Why this wheel drive is getting so much attention from design engineers
One of the key elements of an AGV or AMR is the battery powered, electric drivetrain system which consists of two or more wheels that are driven by motors with gearing, shafts and bearings to provide the required speed, torque and payload carrying capacity of the robot.
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REIKU's Cable Saver™ - The Most Versatile Modular Robotic Cable Management Solution
REIKU's Cable Saver™ - The Most Versatile Modular Robotic Cable Management Solution
REIKU's Cable Saver™ Solution eliminates downtime, loss of revenue, expensive cable and hose replacement costs, maintenance labor costs. It's available in three sizes 36, 52 and 70 mm.
All of the robots cables and hoses are protected when routed through the Cable Saver™ corrugated tubing.The Cable Saver™ uses a spring retraction system housed inside the Energy Tube™ to keep this service loop out of harms way in safe location at the rear of the Robot when not required. The Cable Saver™ is a COMPLETE solution for any make or model of robot. It installs quickly-on either side of the robot and has been tested to resist over 15 million repetitive cycles.
REIKU is committed to providing the most modular, effective options for ensuring your robotic components operate without downtime due to cable management.
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DESTACO
DESTACO is now the worldwide leader in the innovation, design, manufacture and support of clamping, gripping, transferring, indexing and robotic tooling solutions for workplace and automation needs.
