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.
Industrial robotics in 2025: trends, figures and global outlook
Robotics continues to evolve rapidly, and industrial robotics is no exception. This article reviews key trends in 2025, based on the World Robotics 2025 - Industrial Robots report by the IFR, and highlights how Robotnik's solutions help companies leverage these trends to optimize operations.
How U.S. Manufacturing VPs Can Close the Execution Gap — The New Playbook for Operational Excellence
Operational excellence used to mean efficiency. Now, it means consistency.
In a volatile manufacturing environment, the winners aren't those with the best machines or biggest budgets — they're the ones who can execute the same playbook flawlessly, every day, on every line.
Stäubli to merge U.S. operations into one legal entity
The consolidation brings together two major U.S. operations under a single structure, enabling Stäubli to streamline processes and expand capabilities. In North America, Stäubli currently employs 350 people across five legal entities, offering engineering, manufacturing, assembly, customer support, service, sales, and training.
Cyngn Secures Additional Autonomous Vehicle Deployment with Largest Independent Pepsi Bottler, G&J Pepsi
The deal with G&J Pepsi builds upon a deployment at a single bottling plant, which was announced in October.
Retrofitting manual welding stations - When and why to go robotic
In this article, Hakan Aydo?du, CEO at CNC automation manufacturer Tezmaksan Robotic Technologies, explores why upgrading manual welding stations with robotic technology is a scalable, strategic and technically sound decision.
As 2026 Approaches, U.S. Manufacturers Call Automation Critical: Yet Most Still Lag in Adoption, New Report Finds
An Industry Week survey of 214 U.S. manufacturers reveals a substantial gap between automation's perceived importance and actual adoption
Midwest Motion Products, Inc. (MMP) - ISO 9001:2015 Continuation Certification Success
Every day, our team strives to deliver the highest-quality products and services to our customers. Our continued ISO 9001:2015 certification reaffirms that the MMP Quality Management System (QMS) is robust, reliable, and aligned with our mission of total customer satisfaction.
Inbolt Unveils Human-Like Bin Picking Solution Powered by On-Arm AI Vision
The new real-time robot guidance system enables flexible and low-cost bin picking for unstructured environments, achieving 95% success rates and sub-1-second pick cycles in live automotive production.
BTM INDUSTRIAL IS HOSTING AN ONLINE SALE OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS ON DECEMBER 17-18, 2025
Includes more than 200 robots designed to automate tasks, such as welding, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and food processing. This court-authorized sale requires the liquidation of all assets, regardless of price.
BTM INDUSTRIAL IS HOSTING AN ONLINE SALE OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS ON DECEMBER 17-18, 2025
Facility closure auction features more than 200 industrial robots and automated manufacturing support items and equipment.
Novotechnik - 18-Bit Robust Multi-Turn Angle Sensors
RMB 3600 Series sensors are EGMR (enhanced giant magnetic resistance) devices that count turns even when power is removed and retain the turn count and angle information for years without power. So there is no need for batteries. Operating speed is up to 12,000 RPM.
E-713 High-Performance Motion Controller Family Introduced
Highest Flexibility and Performance for Semiconductor, Photonics and SR-Microscopy Applications
What are the motion control requirements for additive manufacturing machines?
3D printed objects can include intricate machine components, through to edible items, and as a result, the additive material could range from powdered metals to chocolate. Whatever the material and shape required, functionally, the 3D printing technique is the same.
AMT Launches Robotic Roll Handling Solutions for Converting Industry Applications
Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has deployed four robotic roll handling systems, expanding its material handling automation solutions for coil and roll movement in packaging and converting operations.
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Factory Automation - Featured Product
New incremental encoder IERF3 L from FAULHABER
FAULHABER is expanding its product range with the ultra-precise incremental encoder IERF3 L. Thanks to the optical measuring principle and state-of-the-art chip technology, the device offers the highest resolution, excellent repeatability, and outstanding signal quality. In typical applications, the positioning accuracy is 0.1° and the repeatability 0.007°. This makes the encoder the perfect solution for high-precision positioning applications in confined spaces.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
PI USA (Physik Instrumente)
PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, hexapods and piezo drives at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1700 people worldwide. PI's customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors and aerospace.
