How to Achieve the Full Benefits of a Warehouse Digital Twin

06/12/25, 05:57 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | digital twin, | warehousing

A warehouse digital twin needs more than a highly capable WMS, it also needs a reliable technology to capture all the necessary inventory data, and this is where computer vision plays a pivotal role.

Physical AI: Embracing AI’s Moment in Robotics

06/10/25, 06:06 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | Advanced Manufacturing, | ai, | Smart Factory

Manufacturers currently use automation to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, cut costs, and meet growing consumer demands. Yet they face a myriad of disruptions such as labor shortages, limitations of current technologies, and costly downtimes on production lines.

From Displacement to Empowerment: How Robotics Developers Can Lead the Workforce Reskilling Revolution

06/09/25, 05:42 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Other Topics | Jobs / Employment, | reskilling, | Training and Education

As automation continues to integrate into our factories, warehouses, and supply chains, the conversation around workforce transition and reskilling has become one of the most urgent and defining challenges of our time.

Multi-axis motion control drives pipe-based robots

06/03/25, 05:54 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Mobile Robots | DC Motors, | drive systems, | motion control

Surveying and maintaining underground pipes can be complex and resource intensive. To streamline the process, construction and facility management teams are increasingly turning to robots that can provide inspection as well as repair.

Multi-camera system with AI and seamless traceability leaves no chance for product defects

05/15/25, 05:43 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | cameras, | machine vision

VIVALDI Digital Solutions GmbH has developed an exemplary, innovative solution for AI quality inspection in real time. In addition to an edge server with an Intel processor, intelligent image processing plays a key role in the so-called SensorBox.

What is the role of cameras in pick and place robots?

05/13/25, 05:50 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | cameras, | machine vision, | Material Handling, | Pick and place

Pick and place robots perform repetitive handling tasks with speed and consistency, making them invaluable across industries. These robots depend heavily on the right camera setup. Get insights about the challenges faced by cameras, use cases, and their biggest benefits.

Automate 2025 Product Preview

05/07/25, 05:57 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | automate, | Tradeshows and Conferences

Automate 2025 takes place May 12th - 15th in Detroit, MI. 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.

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How AI, Robotics, and Automation Power Next Generation Pack Assembly

05/28/25, 05:52 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | ai, | Assembly and Testing, | machine vision

Successful pack assembly systems balance throughput, quality, and safety in real time. Integration matters more than buying the most sophisticated robots; it comes down to seamless software logic, modular failover paths, and smart system design.

How Is Modular Robot Design Reshaping Factory Automation?

05/16/25, 05:35 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | modular robots

How industrial robots work constantly adapts to increased demand and novel technologies, but it enhances automation potential the most. What is shifting and how can production engineers and electronics experts in these sectors fully leverage the benefits?

System lets robots identify an object's properties through handling

05/12/25, 05:49 AM | Industrial Robotics, | Factory Automation | Pick and place, | sensors

With a novel simulation method, robots can guess the weight, softness, and other physical properties of an object just by picking it up.

EngineAI Releases Comprehensive Open-Source Resources to Accelerate Robotics Development

06/13/25, 06:15 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

This initiative marks a significant step in promoting collaborative development and lowering technical barriers in the robotics industry.

Shibaura Machine brings full range of SCARA and 6-axis robots to Automatica 2025

06/13/25, 05:59 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation | TM Robotics (Americas) Inc

Shibaura Machine and TM Robotics to showcase ceiling-mounted, cleanroom and IP65 SCARA options

Flexiv and NVIDIA Join Forces in Robotics Simulation

06/12/25, 09:43 AM | Industrial Robotics | Factory Automation

Flexiv launches the Flexiv-Isaac Bridge App, empowering developers to design, test, and deploy force-controlled robotics applications in hyper-realistic virtual environments.

Harmonic Drive - Coming Soon! Integrated Actuators with EtherCAT®!

Harmonic Drive - Coming Soon! Integrated Actuators with EtherCAT®!

The IDT Series is a family of compact actuators with an integrated servo drive with CANopen® and, coming soon, EtherCAT® . With high torque, exceptional accuracy and repeatability, these actuators eliminate the need for an external drive and greatly simplify cabling.

Teledyne DALSA

(Waterloo, ON, Canada)

Teledyne DALSA is an international leader in high performance digital imaging and semiconductors with approximately 1000 employees world-wide. Established in 1980 and acquired by Teledyne Technologies in 2011, Teledyne DALSA designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing semiconductor products and services. Our core competencies are in specialized integrated circuit and electronics technology, software, and highly engineered semiconductor wafer processing.