Factory Automation Articles, Stories & News

Precision Linear Stage: Long Travel, Low Profile, High Resolution

10/06/14, 10:06 AM | Personal & Service Robots , Factory Automation

PI's new M-417 linear stage provides 500 mm travel and half-micron resolution. This motorized precision positioner can be computer controlled for automation and precision assembly applications.

Hydroid Celebrates Grand Opening of New, Eco-Friendly Manufacturing/Research Facility on Cape Cod

10/06/14, 09:48 AM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics

State-of-the-art facility reinforces Hydroid's commitment to jobs and innovation

Vision 2014 - Datalogic Showcases Comprehensive Machine Vision Portfolio at VISION 2014

10/06/14, 09:48 AM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Datalogic

Datalogic, a world-class machine vision provider, will be exhibiting at the upcoming VISION show in Stuttgart, Germany November 4th - 6th in booth 1D61.

Improved MotoSight 2D Vision Solution Makes Robot Guidance Easy

10/06/14, 09:35 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Motoman Robotics, a division of Yaskawa America, I

MotoSight 2D adds functionality to Yaskawa Motoman's FS100 and DX100 robot controllers.

Sheet Metal Manufacturer Uses Baxter as a Workforce Multiplier in Machine Tending

10/06/14, 09:35 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Rethink Robotics

At Tradesman Manufacturing, Rethink Robotics' Baxter Now Operates Flanger Machine

KMT Robotic Solutions Changes Its Name to Dynamic Robotic Solutions

10/06/14, 09:33 AM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | KMT Robotic Solutions

Company adopts new global brand identity

Lumics' Appoints Laser Components USA as its Strategic NAFTA Distributor

10/02/14, 01:26 PM | Personal & Service Robots , Factory Automation | Laser Components USA, Inc.

With the exclusive appointment of Laser Components USA, new and existing customers will benefit from a much better service and continuity and Lumics will gain improved access to evolving applications in that region.

MVTec sends HALCON 12 on world tour

10/02/14, 01:26 PM | Personal & Service Robots , Factory Automation | MVTec LLC

International road show presents new version of the leading machine vision software

Adept Technology to Host Annual Systems Integrator Summit

10/02/14, 01:25 PM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Omron Automation

2014 Systems Integrator Summit in Pleasanton, California, October 7-9

A & E Custom Manufacturing Supports Local Students on Global Manufacturing Day

10/02/14, 01:25 PM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics

As great as automation and innovation is, nothing can replace the dedicated A & E people that run this automated equipment.

Currie by Brenton Introduces Fastest Ever MasterPal Robotic Palletizing/De-Palletizing System

10/02/14, 01:25 PM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation

Currie by Brenton increases speed and reduces weight of versatile robotic MasterPal palletizing/de-palletizing system to provide greater value and performance | See an active demonstration at Pack Expo 2014, Currie by Brenton Pack Expo Booth # N-5427.

Advanced Robotics to Revolutionize the Manufacturing Industry, According to PwC US and The Manufacturing Institute

10/01/14, 10:15 AM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics

Industrial robotics paving the way for 'factory of the future'

Intel and Mitsubishi Electric Collaborate to Develop Factory Automation Systems with IoT Technologies

10/01/14, 10:00 AM | Personal & Service Robots , Factory Automation

Intel Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation today announced a new collaboration to develop next-generation factory automation (FA) systems with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and a pilot program at Intel's backend manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

Patti Engineering & McClellan Automation Systems Expand Relationship as Demand Escalates from U.S. Manufacturers Looking to Gain a Competitive Edge with Custom Automation

10/01/14, 09:19 AM | Factory Automation, Unmanned & Other Topics | Patti Engineering

With successful completion of a large contract to build state-of-the-art high-precision custom machine lines utilizing Mitsubishi robots and automation controls, McClellan Automation Systems and Patti Engineering strategically align to collaborate on future projects.

NI Announces Rugged Compact Vision System for USB3 Vision Cameras

10/01/14, 04:49 AM | Personal & Service Robots , Factory Automation

NI CVS-1459RT Delivers Quad-Core Intel Atom Processor, USB 3.0 Camera Ports and FPGA-Enabled I/O

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