Schunk - Gripping Systems Skilled Hands
The human hand is still regarded as the benchmark when it comes to flexibility of gripping tools. Humanoid manipulators that enable the widest variety of gripping variants will be more and more in demand in future, particularly when it comes to service and assistance robotics. In addition, the factor of economical viability is increasingly important.
Ensenso XR: the new 3D camera family with integrated data processing
The camera family initially consists of XR30 and XR36 models. They are very robust thanks to IP65/67 protection class, feature 1.6 MP Sony sensors and can detect objects at working distances of up to 5 meters.
Companies Are Buying Services Instead of Robots
Traditionally, robots have been purchased as capital equipment and used to automate a part of the workflow. Recently, companies have been exploring the idea of hiring robot workers similar to the way people are hired: as contractors.
Solving the Labor Shortages in Manufacturing
While many Baby Boomers pursued trade or vocational jobs, Millennials and Gen Xers were encouraged to attend college and apply for white-collar jobs.
Why Robots Are a Cure Rather Than a Curse for Manufacturing
If robots are to solve the labor shortage in US manufacturing, then they will need to significantly expand the type of tasks that they can carry out.
Massive PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO Mirrors Industry Growth
Based on the newly released State of the Industry US Packaging Machinery Report Infographic by show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, packaging machinery shipments could reach $11.2 billion.
KUKA to Showcase its Innovative Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO 2019
KUKA's on-site experts will display its packaging solutions built for collaboration, efficiency and accuracy at the packaging trade show in Las Vegas
15-Hour Flight Time--MMC UAV Launches New Hydrone
SHENZHEN, September 20th, 2019/ MMC UAV launched its brand new hydrone Griflion H that features a record-breaking 15-hour flight time on September 17th, 2019 in Germany during the InterGEO 2019, the world's largest conference and trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management. It is a hydrogen-powered vertical take-off and landing drone with an integrated design. MMC-developed hydrogen fuel battery shows great stability and tremendously extended drone flight time.
Detecting New Solutions: How Intelligent Sensors Can Support Industry 4.0
Innovation Stage Q&A with SICK Inc. - To explore the impact of I4.0 and sensors in automated pharmaceutical manufacturing, we spoke with Ron Stuver, director of business consulting at SICK, Inc. (Booth LS-6419), a leading provider of manufacturing sensors.
Latest MapleMBSE release from Maplesoft democratizes systems engineering process
Integration with model management tools expanded to include Teamwork Cloud 19
New Record Sales of Collaborative Robots Reveal Increasing Demand for End-Of-Arm-Tooling
With a growth of 23 percent in annual installations of collaborative robots (cobots) from 2017 to 2018, the new World Robotics Report, published by International Federation of Robotics shows a huge demand for end-of-arm-tooling, (EoAT). In 2018 almost 14,000 new cobot arms were installed, and if this rise continues, that number will double in approximately three years, prompting an unprecedented EoAT market opportunity that OnRobot is ready to address.
Omron supports flexible production needs with its most advanced and versatile safety light curtain to date
Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation and safety solutions, recently announced the launch of a cutting-edge safety light curtain that supports flexible production needs and provides high levels of environmental resistance.
13,000th Dürr robot set for GM in Korea
New paint shop for General Motors
Practicalities of Small Collaborative Robots
ISO 15066 is the emerging standard for collaborative robotics and covers all aspects of robot safety. The ISO15066 definition of a collaborative workspace is the operating space where the robot system and a human can perform tasks concurrently.
PACK EXPO 2019 - Harmonic Drive
Harmonic Drive is well-known for our zero-backlash strain wave gear products. Many machine designers and builders don't realize that we also manufacture Planetary gears. Booth #LS6068
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OnLogic Karbon 520 Series of Scalable Rugged Computers
The OnLogic Karbon 520 Series of rugged computers is purpose-built to deliver unwavering performance and reliability in the face of extreme temperatures, vibration, and dynamic power conditions. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and validated by MIL-STD-810H testing, the Karbon 520 Series makes it possible to deploy dependable computing for AI at the edge, advanced automation, or critical remote and in-vehicle applications in even the most challenging environments.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Encoder Products Company
At Encoder Products Company, we specialize in the encoders that provide you with motion feedback. EPC has been a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices for more than 50 years, we understand that each industrial automation application is different, and you need encoders that fit the needs of your applications. Our encoders are highly configurable, offer an array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions as high as 65,536 CPR.
