FORD NOW OPERATES 3D PRINTERS AUTONOMOUSLY, INCREASING EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING COST
Autonomous process enables 3D printer to run continuously with no human interaction needed, increasing throughput and reducing cost of custom-printed products
ABB predicts key trends that will change robotic automation in 2022
Post-pandemic acceleration continues for robots in new sectors like logistics and retail, and speeds up for EV production. Adoption of robots driving demand for new skills that require education and training.
Vimaan CEO Reflects on Coming Out of Stealth
A business model that was originally envisioned as a hardware sale has morphed into a Data-As-A-Service subscription model that unburdens the customer from capital expenditures, infrastructure changes, hardware maintenance or operation of complex systems.
Geek+ Technology Upgrades World's Largest Smart LED Manufacturing Facility
The project features multi-floor robot collaboration, as well as fully integrated digital operations for the first time, setting a new benchmark in terms of scale and complexity.
Cincoze DI-1000 Drives AGVs in Factories and Warehouses
An enormous warehouse necessitates mapping of thousands of positions, and for the system to track order numbers and individual products on the pallets while transmitting information wirelessly back to the central control room for collection and monitoring.
Increase Manufacturing Efficiency with MiR Robots | AHS
As the labor pool continually changes and work environment standards become higher, it is becoming more difficult to attract and retain employees that are willing to perform repeatable, monotonous tasks.
Invata Rolls Out New Line of Mobile Robotics
The INVATABOTICS fleet will provide enhanced automation processing capabilities to Invata customers in the areas of order fulfillment, returns processing, mobile storage and retrieval, sortation and transportation, and pallet, case, tote, and unit picking.
Unilever Konya HPC Factory Case Study
With four different material types needing to be transported twenty-four hours nonstop for over 100 distribution points, it was a complex issue requiring a sophisticated solution
HEIDENHAIN In Action at OMIC
Exciting manufacturing research is happening daily at OMIC R&D (Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center - Research & Development) and many types of HEIDENHAIN precision measurement components are working inside.
The dm Drugstore Distribution Center Relies on Piab Suction Cups
An average of 3,500 pallets are delivered and picked there every day. A large part of the pallets is depalletized with Piab's DURAFLEX® suction cups BX52P and fed into the order picking chain.
Optimize Space with Conveyor Elevations and Line Egress Solutions
Modern manufacturing requires facilities to maximize efficiency and ensure product quality. However, space limitations can impede these goals. Integrating elevations and line egress solutions will grant your facility the flexibility it needs to succeed.
White Paper from Onshape: The Engineering Leader's Guide to Data Management
In this introductory guide, learn the critical role that data management plays at every stage of the product design and manufacturing process, and how cloud-native tools can help prevent data bottlenecks altogether.
Using Technology to Combat the Skilled Labor Shortage
Successful manufacturing companies are combatting the skilled labor shortage by investing in automation and software to complement their existing workforce, meet production requirements, and attract new talent.
Converting Passenger Aircraft to Freight Aircraft - the Zimmer Group Is on Board!
For the aircraft conversion, Zimmer Group supplied an air-cooled spindle including EtherCAT operator terminal and frequency converter.
Improving the UK-Tech Industry with Complete Pathways
According to new research by PWC, it is estimated that by the mid-2030s, up to 30% of all jobs could be automatable. As a result of these transitions, the make-up of workforces and career routes into this industry will also evolve in the coming years.
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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.
