Retrofitting Older Machines Provides Valuable IIoT Update

Retrofit machines can bring legacy devices into the Internet of Things. Sensors and digital controls provide valuable information and integrate older machines into new, intelligent factory management systems.

Schmalz Inc. celebrated the groundbreaking of its Phase I expansion to its Raleigh NC, headquarters

Schmalz Inc. has been growing rapidly since it was founded here in Raleigh 22 years ago. The existing building of the US headquarters was only completed in July 2016; and due to continued, rapid growth over the past three years, the first significant expansion is already being executed ahead of schedule.

Dunkermotoren is first drive technology manufacturer to integrate certified PROFINET with PROFIdrive in servo motor

Since the end of February 2021, Dunkermotoren's fully integrated PROFINET solution has been officially certified by the PROFIBUS user organization.

ABB Robotics advances construction industry automation to enable safer and sustainable building

9 out of 10 construction businesses predict a skills crisis by 2030, with 81 percent saying they will introduce robots in the next 10 years, with safety and the environment also catalysts for accelerating investment in robotics

Locus Robotics Named #1 on Boston Business Journal's 2021 Fast 50 List

Leader in Warehouse Robotics recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies headquartered in Massachusetts

The Need for Speed - Manufacturers Must Adapt Workers' Skills for Fast Covid-19 Recovery

Low demand scenarios necessitate a different strategy: tools that can produce more pieces per edge while providing process security. Here, the goal should be fewer production interruptions and the capability to run unmanned production.

Geek+ enables Siemens Switchgear Shanghai to realize flexible manufacturing and join industry 4.0

Storage efficiency improved by 250%, and storage area reduced by 50%

Carnegie Mellon, Richard King Mellon Foundation Announce Historic Partnership to Accelerate CMU's Science and Technology Leadership and the Transformation of Hazelwood Green

Foundation approves record $150M grant to support cutting-edge science building on campus, and new robotics center and advanced manufacturing institute at Hazelwood Green.

AHS Partners with Exotec to Strengthen Ariat Omnichannel Fulfillment

Advanced Handling Systems (AHS, LLC) announced today that they have been contracted by Ariat International to design and integrate an Exotec Skypod System to optimize its Omnichannel apparel fulfillment process.

Building a Fleet of Autonomous Service Robots Just Got Faster, Cheaper and Leaner with Ohmni Modular Robotics Platform

OhmniLabs can now develop, manufacture and deploy robotic solutions for any industry or application in record time

Staubli Rolls Out 5 New Models of Robotic Tool Changers

Last month, Stäubli introduced 5 new models of tool changers to round out our MPS product line. These new models open up much of the smaller payload robots to using tool changers.

Lika Electronic's innovative rotary and linear encoders now available in over 70 CAD formats on TraceParts.com

Saint-Romain, France; May 19, 2021 - Lika Electronic, a manufacturer of rotary and linear encoders based on optical and magnetic sensing technologies, has chosen TraceParts to give millions of engineers and designers access to the CAD models of its products.

MassRobotics Publishes World's First Open Source Autonomous Mobile Robot Interoperability Standards

The new initiative enables Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) from multiple vendors to integrate and work together seamlessly to support safe and efficient operations in global factories, warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers.

Motion Control Goes Small

Machine designers are increasingly asked to build systems that take up less space, operate on less power, and run with higher performance. Thankfully motion controls are answering the call with new motors, new sensors, and new architectures.

Robots are the new normal - Humans should embrace, rather than fear, robot co-workers

According to a recent report from the World Economic Forum, 85 million jobs could be lost and displaced by new technologies in the next five years. It's no surprise that workers, particularly in manufacturing, worry how these developments will affect their jobs.

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Oriental Motor USA - Ideal for AGV/AMR Applications

Oriental Motor USA - Ideal for AGV/AMR Applications

The BLV Series R Type brushless DC motor (BLDC motor) speed control system offers the design of motor and driver significantly reduced in size and weight, yet high-power, and contributes to the battery driven automation. The BLV Series R Type is compatible with the two interfaces of Modbus (RTU) and CANopen communication.