Investing in the UKs injection moulding sector - The case for all-electric machines and robotic integration

Traditionally, our manufacturers have relied on hydraulic-powered injection moulding machines in their operations. However, the industry is now at a crossroads, faced with the imperative to embrace technological advancements for sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Get Ready for the Largest and Most Comprehensive PACK EXPO International Ever

With over 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space, the show will showcase innovations from nearly 2,700 exhibitors serving more than 40 industries, making it the premier destination for anyone in the packaging and processing world.

Revolutionizing Warehouse Operations: Introducing the Carti Series of Robots for Logistics and Material Handling

Bear Robotics introduces Carti 100. Built to handle the complex demands of factories and warehouses while supporting up to 220 lbs, it features world-class multi-robot orchestration and integrates advanced capabilities like the Autonomous Control System (ACS).

NVIDIA Brings Generative AI Tools, Simulation and Perception Workflows to ROS Developer Ecosystem

Among the reveals were new generative AI nodes and workflows for ROS developers deploying to the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics.

PACK EXPO 2024 Product Preview

PACK EXPO International 2024 takes place November 3rd - 6th in Chicago, Illinois. 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.

New MiR Fleet Enterprise Software Raises the Bar in Scalability and Cybersecurity for Autonomous Mobile Robots

This latest release enhances its ability to deliver a full solution for advanced AMR hardware, sophisticated capabilities such as traffic management, and streamlined deployment processes, addressing the complex needs of enterprise-level customers seeking end-to-end solutions

Reliable Industrial Robots with AI - Enhancing Fail-Safe Operations with Predictive Maintenance

With industrial robots' hourly operating rate of $2500, the financial impact of their failure can escalate quickly. Thus, it is crucial to avoid such technical disruptions in operations, whether it involves one singular robotic arm or several hundred industrial robots.

Universal Robots Expands 'Beyond the Welding Cart' at FABTECH 2024

Featuring new advanced welding solutions for multi-axis, coordinated welding. New cobot capabilities will also be showcased in extended reach and portability applications, and in tasks such as laser restoration, finishing, and press brake tending.

Dürr builds an energy-efficient paint shop for Stellantis with repurposed robots

The new plant in northwest Morocco is intended to be a model for energy optimization, while simultaneously significantly increasing Stellantis' production capacity for battery-powered vehicles and hybrid models.

Packaging Robots Industry Statistics: Market to Reach USD 19.0 Billion by 2033

As industries seek more innovative ways to meet consumer demands and handle complex packaging tasks, the role of packaging robots becomes more pivotal. This trend is expected to continue, fostering further growth and development in the robotics sector.

Industrial Robotics Evolving the Factory Floor

The industry is coming off a record year in sales. It's likely that we'll see a small slowdown the remainder of this year due to customer inventories, but it's expected to be short-lived. Overall shipments since the pandemic have continued to grow.

Employees say that robotics and AI offer safety, productivity, and career benefits in new MIT Study

One of the key trends in the data that shows promise is that 60% of employees globally who have interacted with robotics and AI expect positive impacts on their safety, career development, and productivity.

MHP study proves it: Wireless charging increases productivity of AGVs by 50%

The aim of the MHP study was to demonstrate the advantages of process-integrated charging points using inductive point charging systems such as Wiferion over conventional charging zones using a real-life optimization scenario in a medium-sized production company.

ABB launches groundbreaking Ultra Accuracy for GoFa cobots

Ultra Accuracy feature increases accuracy by ten times in GoFa™ cobot family vs. other cobots on the market. Path accuracy of 0.03 mm supports accurate production in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication industries

2D cameras for positioning and inspecting ultra-fine wires in semiconductor production

Wire bonding is a key process in semiconductor production. Extremely fine wires with diameters of 15 to 75 micrometers are used to create tiny electrical connections between a semiconductor chip and other components.

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Factory Automation - Featured Product

Powerful robot drives: Perfect solutions for modern robotics

Powerful robot drives: Perfect solutions for modern robotics

With a focus on high power density and system integration, maxon supports application optimized robot designs and provides engineering services including design, simulation, and system optimization even for highly complex robotic architectures. maxon provides high precision drive solutions for multi axis robotic systems requiring absolute repeatability, high efficiency, and dynamic performance. Complemented by design, simulation, and system optimization support, maxon enables application optimized robotic architectures with high power density and seamless system integration.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

Electrocraft Inc.

Electrocraft Inc.

ElectroCraft, Inc. is a global provider of dependable, application-engineered fractional-horsepower motor and motion products. Our products are found in thousands of different applications within industrial, commercial, and consumer product markets. While ElectroCraft provides a wide array of standard products with many configurable options, we have built our brand on custom OEM solutions that meet the precise performance, cost and quality our customers require.