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International robotic safety conference 2025: Key takeaways shaping the future of safe automation

The International Robotic Safety Conference highlighted how rapidly the safety environment is evolving, driven by new standards that reflect innovative robotics technologies and tightening global regulations.

Robot-Driven Manufacturing Enables "Lights-Out" Production

The required solution would need to provide seamless connectivity and communication with the RoboDrill machines, as well as additional factory machinery throughout the company targeted for robotic automation moving forward.

Robotecki Redefines Robotics Precision Cutting and Drilling Applications with RoboDK

With their application, the team at Robotecki not only reduced labor-dependency for these key tasks, they improved the quality of production and throughput.

2025 Top Article - The Future of Machining: Key Trends and Innovations

AI and robotics are seen to deeply disturb specialized industry sectors, bringing beneficial pioneering modernizations in machining, industrial manufacturing and machine shops. Elitsa Krumova explores the future of machining in more depth on behalf of DELMIA.

StackTrax - The Industry's First Off-The-Shelf Dual Axis RTU

Compared to alternative solutions, such as multiple robots or overhead gantry systems, StackTrax can provide a space and cost-saving alternative that will improve cycle time and overall throughput.

CASE STUDY STT SYSTEMS and STEMMER IMAGING: AUTOMOTIVE BOLT INSPECTION SYSTEM WITH GOCATOR SMART 3D LASER PROFILERS

LMI Technologies, in partnership with STT Systems and Stemmer Imaging, implemented an automated quality inspection system to detect missing bolts on automotive blanks. The system integrated multiple Gocator 3D sensors and an RFID tracking system for real-time analysis.

The Right 3D Vision Scanner for Robotic Programming: Laser Profilers vs Structured Light Scanners in Industrial Automation

By combining flexible vision technology with automated processing, manufacturers and system integrators can shorten deployment cycles, reduce reliance on fixtures, and achieve the adaptability needed for high-mix, high-precision production.

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How to Overcome Cobot Design Challenges

Although collaborative robots have become widely available and used in numerous industries, the professionals who design them frequently encounter and must overcome various challenges in cobot design. How should designers address them?

The Role of Emotional Intelligence When Implementing Industrial Robotics

Emotional intelligence remains a vital leadership skill for manufacturing and industrial leaders embracing robotics. Here's why it matters and how leaders can foster it, helping organizations reap the full benefits of automation while maintaining human-centric workplaces.

The Hiring Freeze Came First. The Robots Came After.

This is not just a vibes-based assessment: in May, the U.S. reported around 332,000 open jobs in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, plus another 400,000 in manufacturing. Wages are up, benefits are better, yet demand still outpaces supply.

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MassRobotics Opens Applications for 4th Annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge

Designed for university student teams, the global challenge invites participants from around the world to showcase innovative robotics projects that balance compelling design with real-world functionality. Selected teams will compete for a $10,000 grand prize, with $1,000 awards for second and third place, as well as a $1,000 Audience Choice Award.

US Digital's New L2 Low Profile Motor Encoder

The L2 incremental encoder uses US Digital's proven EM1 optical encoder module and disk, which has billions of device-hours of dependable service in customer applications. This product continues US Digital's strong reputation for reliable, field-tested encoders.

New gearbox series for dynamic delta robotics

Greater cost-effectiveness for precise, highly dynamic pick-and-place applications

Industrial Robotics - Featured Product

TM Robotics - Shibaura Machine THE SCARA range
TM Robotics - Shibaura Machine THE SCARA range

TM Robotics - Shibaura Machine THE SCARA range

The THE range from Shibaura Machine is an extensive line up of SCARA robots. Available in four arm lengths THE400 (400mm), THE600 (600mm) and the most recent THE800 (800mm) and THE1000 (1000mm), this range is suitable for assembly, handling, inspection and pick and place processes in varied industrial applications. The THE1000 boasts a 20kg payload capacity and an impressive 0.44 second cycle time, providing high speeds for processes with large components. In fact, the range has been recognised for as the price-to-performance leader compared to other SCARA models in its price range due to its impressive speed versus payload capacity.

Industrial Robotics - Featured Company

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.