Symbio Robotics - The Tech Behind Ford Motor Company's AI-enabled Assembly Line
With Symbio, Ford sees a 15% cycle time improvement over previous method for transmission torque converter assembly
Automation technologies that can make production more effective
Sean Robison, Service leader at Novotek UK and Ireland, explains what modern technologies to implement that can improve overall equipment effectiveness and operational resiliency.
New Omron K7GE-MB motor insulation resistance monitor minimizes unplanned downtime
Manufacturers currently using a manual-based inspection strategy will see improvements to productivity, reliability and safety by switching to a continuous predictive maintenance strategy using remote monitoring.
Pinnacle Imaging SystemsTM Announces DenaliTM 3.0 Soft ISP & HDR Sensor Module for New Xilinx Kria SOM Platform and Vision AI Starter Kit
Combining the Denali ISP with the new plug-and-play Xilinx starter kit affords developers access to real-time, high quality HDR video to fuel their artificial intelligence and computer vison advancements.
VadaTech Announces a QorIQ P5040 Processor AMC with PCIe interface
VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the AMC704. The AMC704 is a Processor AMC (PrAMC) in a single module, mid-size AdvancedMC (AMC) form factor based on the NXP P5040 (quad core) processors.
GSSI Updates to StructureScan™ Mini XT GPR Kit and Palm XT Antenna
GSSI announces new updates to the StructureScan™ Mini XT all-in-one GPR concrete inspection system, including a software update and a newly designed survey wheel for the Palm XT Antenna.
ABB's IRB 1300 robot enhanced with new protection for harsh and cleanroom applications
IRB 1300 features IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 4 versions, enabling new applications in harsh and contamination-free production environments
PI (Physik Instrumente) Continues Expansion in Asia-Pacific Region
To satisfy the growing need for PI's high precision and high performance motion control solutions in Asia, PI invests in a new R&D and Manufacturing center in Changzhou, to specifically focus on the local demands in the APAC region. The new factory offers solutions for high performance automation applications, ranging from standard single-axis linear modules to scalable multi-axis systems.
MiR Reports 55% Increase in Autonomous Mobile Robot Sales in First Quarter of 2021
Manufacturers-especially in automotive and electronics-turn to automation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic; Invest in fleets of AMRs to automate material handling and internal logistics
Mouser Electronics Unveils 2021 Empowering Innovation Together Program with Debut Podcast on 5G Technology
EE Raymond Yin Explores Fifth Generation of Wireless and What's Next in 6G
UK demand for digital automation skills doubles as employees feel the burn out
Demand for digital automation skills has more than doubled since 2019, according to new research from specialised recruiter Robert Half and global labour market trends experts Burning Glass. The need for automation proficiency is rising faster in non-technical roles, up by 125% since 2019, than it is in traditional IT roles, which are up by 96%. Non-technical roles seeing strong growth in demand include Management Consultants and Sales Directors.
Universal Robots Handpicks Systems Integrators to Deploy ActiNav Next-Generation Machine Loading
To better address demand for its popular ActiNav flexible machine loading system, Universal Robots announces the following integrators as ActiNav Solutions Providers to assist end users in ActiNav deployments.
AMP Robotics Launches Material Characterization Solution to Improve Recycling
Company introduces next-gen data application to track flow of recyclable mixed plastics, paper, metals, and other scrap through the recycling value chain
10 Different Options For Controlling Linear Actuators
Below you will find ten different options for controlling linear actuators. This list is intended to give you an overview of what's possible for linear actuator control. It's not exhaustive, there are other options, but these are the ones that will work for most people.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces LoadMate Plus™ Robot Cell for Flexible Machine Tool Tending
LoadMate Plus aims to increase production in high-mix, low-volume machine shops and free up operators through automation
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The maxon IDX Compact Drive with Integrated Positioning Controller
The compact brushless EC-i motor combined with an EPOS4 positioning controller delivers a highly dynamic, powerful drive package with field-oriented control (FOC), high efficiency, and maintenance-free components in a high-quality industrial housing. The maxon IDX drives are suitable for use across the entire speed range (from standstill to maximum speed) and have an extremely high overload capability. Together with a positioning controller, the integrated sensor (single turn) enables absolute positioning.
