Omron releases new PC-based camera system to help customers incorporate machine vision into existing PC-based systems
New PC-based FJ2 cameras from global automation leader Omron Automation Americas makes it easy for manufacturers to incorporate machine vision into their existing systems while continuing to use their own PC or industrial PC.
Is the Gartner Magic (Quadrant) Obsolete?
It seemed no organization had its finger on the pulse of technology more than research consulting firm Gartner. But today, that position has eroded, and the merits of one of the company's most widely known and used tools, the "Magic Quadrant," has lost its relevance.
Improving control of conveying systems
Industrial automation specialist Beckhoff Automation UK has launched a new EtherCAT-based controller for motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems. The controller, the EP7402 EtherCAT box, provides complete control of roller motors irrespective of the motor brand or conveyor vendor. This allows enhanced efficiency, improved communication and reducing cabling requirements in multi-zone conveying applications in intralogistics, warehousing and distribution centre environments.
OnRobot Expands Product Capabilities, Empowering Customers to Use Tools in Ever-Broadening Applications
OnRobot showcases its commitment to continuous and rapid product enhancement with the launch of a software update for the popular 'Eyes' robot vision system. The update is part of a broad application-focused strategy to give OnRobot customers ongoing enhancements across its product portfolio
ABB offers Augmented Reality on a smartphone to simplify robot installations
ABB's new RobotStudio AR viewer provides a quick and convenient way of visualizing where and how robotic automation can fit into your process using a smartphone or tablet
Thoughts on the Impact of COVID-19 and Essential Supply Chain Automation
It is clear to everyone in the supply chain industry that piece-picking technology is an essential core solution that enables predictable and scalable order fulfillment operations, especially during times like these.
Machine vision: MVTec announces new HALCON release available this fall
• HALCON 20.11 will be launched on November 20, 2020
• Numerous new features promise even better machine vision performance
• Release available in purchase and subscription editions
The Internet of Robotic Things: How IoT and Robotics are Evolving to Benefit the Supply Chain
The Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) is a rapidly evolving technology. In just a few decades, industrial robots have become commonplace in factory settings across the world, and they only continue to gain popularity for their productivity and profitability.
Cobots Maximize the Convenience, Productivity, and Social Distancing Considerations in Human/Robot Collaboration
The four different OB7 cobots in the series are engineered to handle a variety of payloads and sizes while accomplishing simple to complex tasks. In light of the current pandemic recommendations for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, cobots are playing a vital role in manufacturing operations, now more than ever.
BitFlow Joins with OneBoxVision in Developing Vision Systems for Plastic Film Extruder
BitFlow recently assisted OneBoxVision, an integrator located in Ireland, in developing two web-based machine vision systems for a North American film extruder. The systems ensure consistent, defect-free film for plastic bags used for storage of powered milk.
Standardized Robot Programming - From Lean Entry to Complex Applications
With solutions that enable intuitive and harmonized programming of robots from a wide range of manufacturers using pre-developed programming templates, effort and costs are reduced considerably. This makes their use attractive for more and more companies.
New Robotic Grippers Transforming the Food Sector
While traditional robotics systems have successfully served the food sector for many years in palletizing (and some packaging) applications, it is only in recent years that it has become possible for robots to handle delicate food items directly.
ITC designing and developing custom induction melting equipment per customer request
Induction Technology Corporation (ITC) - a leading manufacturer of induction melting solutions with over 40 years of experience in the industry and part of UltraFlex Power Group since June 2019 - has demonstrated their latest custom induction melting solutions, designed and developed following request from their customers.
The Lab of the Future: How New Tech Like Robotics Balances with COVID Realities
What will the laboratory of the future look like, especially when dealing with post-COVID realities? Given the current situation of working during a pandemic, we really do need to be innovative in our how we design labs today for use tomorrow.
Columbia/Okura's miniPAL® Now Featured as Part of Universal Robots UR+ Application Kits
The UR+ program debuted in 2016 and has since grown rapidly to include more than 262 launched products and 301 different companies. With this certification, Universal Robots confirms that it has tested and approved the products to work with their portfolio of collaborative robots.
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