Integrating Robotics and Autonomy into Industrial Environments

Autonomous robots can augment or replace repetitive, manual tasks so workers can focus on higher-level, strategic activities. They are also able to tirelessly perform work at all hours of the day and oftentimes at greater speeds compared to humans

Have You Looked at Automating Fabrication Tasks in the Past? Why Didn't You?

We recently hosted a webinar titled: Unlock Value-Stream Productivity with Robotic Cutting. During this webinar, we polled audience members. Our first question: Have you looked at automating fabrication tasks in the past. Most respondents said yes.

This 3D Printed Gripper Doesn't Need Electronics To Function

This soft robotic gripper is not only 3D printed in one print, it also doesn't need any electronics to work. The device was developed by a team of roboticists at the University of California San Diego.

Optimizing Servo System Performance: A Comprehensive Guide to Eliminating Electrical Noise and Enhancing Noise Immunity

This whitepaper will delve into the steps and techniques necessary for mitigating electrical noise in servo systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for high-precision applications.

The Role of Robotics in Attracting Talent Back to the Warehouse

A persistent shortage of labour remains a major issue for the UK warehousing and logistics sector. Automation and robotics are proven to help businesses significantly improve productivity and increase efficiency. But automating manual tasks is only half of the story.

Utilizing Cobots to Manage Labor Shortages

By replacing manual CNC processes with the RB series cobots, the company has increased productivity by 40 to 50 percent. This has enabled the company to respond more effectively to client demands, which have increased two to three times since the recent semiconductor boom.

Doing More with Less in the Rapidly Evolving Fulfillment Industry

Labor shortages, demand fluctuations, and tighter budgets have more companies looking to automation to safeguard operations from this variability. However, human workers play a vital part in keeping order fulfillment cycle times low.

What is Digital Twin technology and why is it important for manufacturers?

Whilst uptake in smaller manufacturing firms has been slower, those within the sector are slowly starting to see the value that digital twin technology can bring, no matter the size of the business.

Robotic Chef 'Beastro™' takes Orders, Cooks-and Cleans up--controlled by Unitronics

The Kitchen Robotics company Cloud receives the customer orders via website or app, and sends the appropriate commands to the UniStream PLC, using an API that implements a dedicated TCP/IP protocol written in UniLogic, Unitronics all-in-one development software.

4 Signs and Ways to Incorporate Robotic Automation in Your Processes

Eventually, automation will reduce human labor in manufacturing processes to a point where human workers won't have to do anything other than provide oversight, possibly through a human-machine interface (HMI).

Goods-to-Person Picking Systems

Imagine a warehouse where every item you need is just a few clicks away. That is the beauty of Goods-to-Person Picking Systems (G2P or GTP). These innovative automated systems are revolutionizing the world of order fulfillment

Maximizing the Value of Collaborative Robots

As we will discuss in this article, cobots can add tremendous value to your operations, but you should be sure to pay attention to risk assessments and safeguarding requirements.

Sustainable Industry Repair using RoboDK

The purpose of the project was to improve laser welding procedures and determine if sustainable gear repair was possible using robot toolpath programming, digital twin, simulation, and post-processing.

Robotics Providers: Challenges and Opportunities in a Dynamic Industrial Equipment Market

In this blog post, we'll explore some of the key trends and challenges facing robotics providers today, and offer insights into how they can navigate this dynamic landscape to build successful businesses.

ABA Corp Implements Six Robots to Run Their CNC Machines in Their High Mix Production

The job shop manages small to large production run orders. Each cobot picks up parts from a bench, loads and unloads them from a CNC machine tool and places them in a box.

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Industrial Robotics - Featured Product

TM Robotics - Shibaura Machine THE SCARA range

TM Robotics - Shibaura Machine THE SCARA range

The THE range from Shibaura Machine is an extensive line up of SCARA robots. Available in four arm lengths THE400 (400mm), THE600 (600mm) and the most recent THE800 (800mm) and THE1000 (1000mm), this range is suitable for assembly, handling, inspection and pick and place processes in varied industrial applications. The THE1000 boasts a 20kg payload capacity and an impressive 0.44 second cycle time, providing high speeds for processes with large components. In fact, the range has been recognised for as the price-to-performance leader compared to other SCARA models in its price range due to its impressive speed versus payload capacity.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

Harmonic Drive LLC

Harmonic Drive LLC

Harmonic Drive LLC (HDLLC) designs and manufactures precision servo actuators, gearheads and gear components. Harmonic Drive® gears play critical roles in robotics, medical diagnostics and surgical robotics. We work with industry-leading customers and companies of all sizes to provide both standard product and custom-engineered solutions. The majority of the products sold by HDLLC are proudly made at our US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Massachusetts.