GreenPeak announces ZigBee GP570 chip for motion sensing

GreenPeak Technologies announced the GP570 chip that will allow the development of low cost motion-enabled remote controls, addressing the growing demand for smarter and intuitive navigation of interactive entertainment services offered by operators.

ABB releases PMC Large robot controller

ABB Robotics extended the functionality of its IRC5 panel-mounted controller (PMC) to all ABB robots, including its largest robot models. Previously the PMC was only available for models up to the IRB 1600.

ISA Announces Building Automation Systems Division

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the Building Automation Systems Division, for professionals who design, build, install, troubleshoot, operate and manage building automation systems, and who seek to adhere to best practices to ensure optimum system operation and performance.

Adept Technology Introduces Adept Viper(TM) s1700D Robot

Offering long reach of 1.7 m, Viper(TM) s1700D is suited for applications that require precise automation, including material handling, machine tending, packaging, cutting, and assembly.

FMC Technologies to Increase Ownership of Schilling Robotics to 100 Percent

FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that it has given notice to exercise its purchase option for the remaining 55% of outstanding shares of Schilling Robotics LLC ("Schilling"). The transaction is expected to close on or about March 30, 2012. FMC purchased its existing 45% interest in Schilling and obtained the purchase option in 2008. Schilling is a leading producer of remotely operated vehicles ("ROVs"), ROV manipulator systems, control systems and other high-technology equipment and services for oil and gas subsea exploration and production. FMC and Schilling have collaborated on a variety of projects and technology advances over the past three years, including an innovative control system for Petrobras' Congro/Corvina project that will use subsea robotics technology to operate the manifold and separation station valves. "We are pleased that Schilling will become part of FMC," said John Gremp, Chairman, President and CEO of FMC Technologies. "Their technologies will help us develop additional solutions to further strengthen our subsea leadership position."

FMC Technologies to Increase Ownership of Schilling Robotics to 100 Percent

FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that it has given notice to exercise its purchase option for the remaining 55% of outstanding shares of Schilling Robotics LLC ("Schilling").

Lenze Americas Announces PMMI Membership

Membership strengthens company's position in the packaging industry; extends platform to provide value-added services

New Aitech RIU Subsystem Adapts 'On-the-Fly' to Fit Different System Profiles

Rugged unit optimizes SWaP for critical, mobile applications

Gstarsoft Officially Releases GstarCAD 2012

The GRX technology based GstarCAD2012 has been officially released to significantly optimize users' benefits.

GstarCAD Wishes Customers and Partners Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

GstarCAD sends Christmas and New Year greetings to express the great gratitude to the clients and partners around the world for their constant support and great contribution. Some related special offers are also been launched.

Case Study: Micron Resolution Vision Inspection Systems

Compass Automation has rapidly become an industry-leading provider of high resolution, in-line vision inspection systems. In the fall of 2011 Compass completed the project highlighted below for Mitchel & Scott Machine Company, providing an automated vision inspection and thread checker system. Compass was able to provide Mitchel & Scott with an outstanding product in an extremely tight timeline. This system exceeded the quoted performance, providing a repeatability of 2 microns, a reproducability of 4 microns, and passing a Gage R&R with a score of 7.4%.

Robotics and Roads

Bill Zurn was inspired to develop a road repair machine patent after being frustrated by all of the potholes on the freeways & city streets. He postulated that a more efficient method of repairing roads was possible by adding robotic modules and computer controlling methods to repair machines.

Initial Industrial Robot Safety

Integrating industrial robot systems into your workplace requires managers and workers learn safety concerning these robots. Ensure worker and robot safety with initial safety precautions.

Vecow introduces EC-5500 Fanless Embedded Controller

Vecow introduces EC-5500 Fanless Embedded Controller with Intel Core i7, i5, i3, and Celeron Sandy Bridge mobile series processors.

ABB announces EDP300 series digital valve positioner

ABB announces the EDP300 series digital positioner for regulating air-driven linear and rotary actuators, including control valves.

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Industrial Robotics - Featured Product

PI USA - Gantry Stages for Laser Machining and Additive Manufacturing

PI USA - Gantry Stages for Laser Machining and Additive Manufacturing

High performance gantry systems, from PI, are used in precision assembly, laser machining, and additive manufacturing. Complete with software and state-of-the-art EtherCat® motion controllers. Easy to program, easy synchronization with lasers and dispensers. Standard and custom, compact systems and large, granite-based units.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

Elmo Motion Control Inc.

Elmo Motion Control Inc.

Elmo has been a motion control technology leader for over 35 years, with millions of servo drives working 24/7 worldwide. Elmo offers complete motion control solutions from design to delivery of cutting-edge servo drives, network-based multi-axis motion controllers, and integrated servo motors. All solutions can be customized and configured using Elmo's proprietary advanced and easy-to-use software tools for any machine in any industry, such as semiconductors, lasers, robots, life sciences, industrial automation, AGV, and more. The company employs more than 350 personnel with headquarters in Israel and offices in the United States, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Singapore, and an additional manufacturing facility in Poland. Elmo has a worldwide distribution network. By advancing motion control with state-of-the-art technology, Elmo makes smart machines even smarter. As of 2022, Elmo is a Bosch Rexroth company.