Factory Automation Articles, Stories & News

Low Cost Vision System

04/16/15, 08:06 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | cv, machine vision | ST Robotics

The vision system sends coordinates to the robot so it can be gripped by the robot regardless of position.

Güdel Announces TrackMotion Support for New KUKA Agilus Robot

04/15/15, 08:25 PM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Linear Actuator

TrackMotion Overhead (TMO) module combined with KUKA Agilus results in perfect fit for Midwest Engineered Systems Inc.

MathWorks Introduces Robotics System Toolbox for Complete Integration with Robot Operating System (ROS)

04/15/15, 08:23 PM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Software and Smarts

Allows engineers to use MATLAB and Simulink to design, test, and deploy robotics algorithms

Harmonic Drive LLC Announces Lightweight Gearheads

04/15/15, 08:19 PM | Personal & Service Robots , Factory Automation | motion control | Harmonic Drive LLC

20-30% lighter gearheads available with the same specs

SME Seeks Speakers to Educate and Share Manufacturing Knowledge

04/15/15, 08:18 PM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Tradeshows and Conferences

SME seeking speakers for its industry-focused and technology-driven events held throughout North America.

SCHUNK SRU-mini-Speed Rotary Unit

04/15/15, 03:54 PM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Clamping and Gripping | SCHUNK Inc.

The SRU-mini-Speed is based on the features of the compact and light SCHUNK SRU-mini flat rotary unit

Glide-Line™ Introduces IMPACT Interactive Configuration System

04/14/15, 06:49 AM | Personal & Service Robots , Factory Automation | Industrial and Manufacturing

"Powerful Tool to Optimize Designs." - DeWayne Merritt, Tool Design Engineer, Autoliv Souderton, PA, April, 2015 - Glide-Line™, manufacturer of the most versatile multi-strand panel and pallet-handling conveyor solution available for the industry, introduces the IMPACT Interactive Configuration System. IMPACT (Interactive Modeling Program and Application Configuration Tools), goes far beyond a typical 3D CAD conveyor configurator.

FANUC Introduces FASBacCNC Powerful & Easy to Use Network Based Backup Solution for CNC Files

04/13/15, 10:02 AM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Software and Smarts | Fanuc Robotics

FASBacCNC provides peace of mind by automatically backing up the CNC files that have been created and customized by the machine tool builder or end user to a remote network server.

ABB opens new automation and power service office in Louisiana

04/13/15, 10:01 AM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | ABB Inc.

Office near Lake Charles is part of ongoing investment to serve customers in the US Gulf region

Tsugami/Rem Sales to Demo New Machine Tools at PMTS 2015

04/09/15, 02:43 PM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Tradeshows and Conferences

Tsugami/Rem Sales, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, announced today the details of its Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2015 display, which includes three machines that have never been displayed at this show.

Spiroflow Acquires Food Control Solutions

04/09/15, 02:35 PM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Industrial and Manufacturing, Unmanned & Other Topics

Spiroflow acquires Food Control Solutions, the leading systems integration and automation company in the food industry.

Novotechnik - New High Accuracy Linear Position Sensors

04/09/15, 10:30 AM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | linear sensors | Novotechnik

Novotechnik U.S. introduces the TE1 Series of absolute linear position sensors, with integrated microprocessor and associated circuitry to provide signal conditioning for a current or voltage output signal.

ISA's Executive Board votes to reinstate membership benefit that enables unemployed ISA members to extend their Society membership by nine months

04/08/15, 07:49 PM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Training and Education

"We want our members who experience job loss to know that we understand the difficulties theyre experiencing."

QinetiQ North America Introduces DriveRobotics

04/07/15, 10:37 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Conversion Kit | QineteQ North America

From QinetiQ North America: By transforming manned industrial vehicles into unmanned robots, DriveRobotics™ add-on applique kit lets building demolition and roadside construction companies convert to unmanned operations whenever operators face hazardous situations. This commercial robotic system, which can also be installed in new vehicles and existing fleets, eliminates need for spotter. Remote-control capabilities enable or facilitate machine use in demanding applications... ( full press release )

QinetiQ North America Introduces DriveRobotics(TM) at World of Concrete 2015

04/07/15, 10:23 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation

System Transforms Manned Industrial Vehicles into Unmanned Robots

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