Emphasis on Quality Control Has Retail Distribution Centers Looking Like Automated Factories
Multiple forces are converging to propel this shift toward automating quality control in distribution centers. Retailers must untangle a wide assortment of issues to navigate this shift.
New drive technology in motion
Automation technology expert Beckhoff Automation UK is hosting a week-long series of virtual events to inform mechanical and electrical engineers on the latest drive technologies. The event, taking place May 24-28, 2021, aims to share insights into the practical use of drive technologies, exploring specific topics ranging from control cabinet installation to drive axes commissioning and servicing. Registration for the live sessions is open now.
As the use of robotics and automation increases, so too does the need to protect these valuable assets.
The risk to humans in warehouses is well known with the UK logistics sector reporting around 28,000 non-fatal accidents at work annually but businesses are now realising the risk of safety to highly sophisticated and expensive assets noting that these too require protection.
AMP Robotics Partners with Greenbridge to Increase PET Recovery
AI-powered sortation advances circular economy for recycled plastics
How to Optimize Your Warehouse With AS/RS
Running a well-optimized warehouse can help maintain high productivity levels, reduce error rates and keep clients satisfied. There are many ways to achieve better optimization, and installing automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) is a popular solution.
automatica sprint to take place online
-Encouraging industry response: Numerous international industry leaders already registered
-Premiere of the robotics & AI platform munich_i on June 22, 2021
UltraFlex performing simultaneous induction brazing for copper and brass assemblies within 12 sec
By replacing traditional brazing methods with induction brazing, the UltraFlex customer would achieve excellent, repeatable brazing results at a fraction of the usual brazing time and energy cost.
FANUC's Popular LR Mate Robot Series Now Features 10 Model Variations
The Latest Addition to the Tabletop Robot Family has a 14kg Payload
Supplychainbrain: Out With Conveyors, in With Autonomous Mobile Robots
You can't totally count conveyors out, because they'll always have a place. But the truth is, robots are here, and AMRs are changing warehouse operations. While conveyors are effective, their capabilities are also limited.
DESTACO Introduces RCM/RFM Series Pneumatic Pivot Units
New units have just one cylinder length for all opening angles with a significantly shorter design that features an integrated, patented locking system
Datakit releases new version (2021.2) of its 2D/3D CAD file converters with new read/write functionalities
Datakit is a major independent player in CAD/CAM file converter markets.
Constant improvement of its software performance and coverage is key in company's strategy. Datakit quarterly releases updates of its file converters to efficiently support the latest versions of CAD and BIM software on the market.
Datakit's update package for the 2nd quarter of 2021 includes SMG read and IFC 3D write functionalities. It also incorporates enhanced versions of its CATIA V5, JT, PARASOLID and NX readers. Additionally, the new Datakit readers now supports REVIT textures, and can process weld solid CREO functionalities.
Hirebotics' New Cobot Welder, Powered by Beacon™, Delivers Advanced Robot Welding Via Easy-to-Use Smartphone Application
Registration has opened for the Cobot Welder launch event April 28, hosted by Hirebotics' partner Universal Robots. The event will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn the five ways cobot welding increases productivity and how Hirebotics' Beacon platform decreases the time required to teach a part by 60%.
Virtual to Reality: Delivering Accuracy to The Real World
It's easy to show a robot being programmed in a matter of minutes inside of a controlled virtual environment. But those programs need to translate to something useful in the real robot cell. The points that the robot will follow need to line up with the part properly.
SoftBank Robotics and SB Logistics Partner with Berkshire Grey to Develop the World's Most Advanced Automated eCommerce Fulfillment Operation
SB Logistics and Berkshire Grey have raised the bar for innovative robotic pick and pack technology to deliver fully automated outbound fulfillment services for the Japanese Market.
Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products Debuts New Video Highlighting Elevated Flooring Solutions for AGVs and AMRs
The video details how concrete flooring on mezzanines, industrial work platforms, and pick modules can negatively impact the functioning of AMRs and AGVS.
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Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control
Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.
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Robotmaster
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Robotmaster uses integrated CAD/CAM functionality to make robotic programming easy and intuitive for everyone, even first-time users.
