Factory Automation Articles, Stories & News

Why Service Robots Are Booming Worldwide - IFR Forecasts Sales up 12%

10/13/17, 05:22 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation
And the long-term forecast is positive too, with an expected average growth rate of 20 to 25 percent in the period 2018 - 2020. That is the latest projection from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

New 6-Axis Precision Motion Controller for High Resolution Linear and Rotary Stages and Custom Multi-Axis Motion Systems

10/13/17, 05:16 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | PI USA (Physik Instrumente)
PIs servo motor controller is compact, cost efficient and also available in a 4 axes version

Wind River Brings Safety-Critical Expertise to Functional Safety for Industrial IoT

10/12/17, 01:08 PM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | IIoT, IoT automation, safety | Wind River
With the accelerating growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), it is increasingly important to identify and implement safety-related systems for smart grids, connected vehicles, robotics, industrial control systems, smart factories, and more.

P4Q Increases Productivity, Improves Part Quality with Sawyer Robot

10/12/17, 07:22 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Rethink Robotics
Rethink Robotics Collaborative Robot Powering Consistency for Spanish Electronics Manufacturer

New Product from Maplesoft Enables Organization-Wide Sharing of MapleSim Models

10/12/17, 07:19 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Maplesoft
MapleSim Explorer powers informed decision making throughout organization

The Software-Based Platform for Motion Control, Machine Vision, and Programmable Logic Controllers

10/12/17, 06:24 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | motion control, Operation and Maintenance, Software and Smarts | KINGSTAR
Besides being expensive and proprietary, migrating to newer products is challenging when hardware components are involved.

The New LazerArc Division of Motion Index Drives Offers Custom Heavy Duty Engineered Positioning Solutions for Today's Manufacturing Automation Needs

10/11/17, 01:56 PM | Factory Automation | LazerArc
Whether it is a material handling job, paint or welding application, all of our units can be adapted to your specific robot brand to your specific robot brand.

New Compact Inductive Linear Position Sensor from Balluff

10/11/17, 05:23 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation
Continuous Feedback for Grippers & Clamps

Special Tradeshow Coverage for FABTECH 2017

10/10/17, 06:35 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | 3D Design, fabtech, Rapid Prototyping, Tradeshows and Conferences
FABTECH 2017 will be held from November 6th - 9th in Chicago, Illinois. This RoboticsTomorrow.com Special Tradeshow report aims to bring you news, articles and products from this years event.

SMAC Electric Actuator Doubles the Eject Speed of Fastest Pneumatic Actuators

10/10/17, 05:13 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | SMAC Moving Coil Actuators, Inc.
Cycle rate of electric actuators beats pneumatics.

New Opening Keynote Format Set for FABTECH 2017 to Motivate, Inspire Attendees

10/09/17, 05:26 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation
FABx Tech Talks feature messages about transformation, growth and the future of manufacturing

Beckwood to Showcase LAUNCH Virtual Press Designer at FABTECH® 2017

10/09/17, 05:15 AM | Factory Automation
With LAUNCH, Beckwood's exclusive virtual press design technology, Fabtech attendees can bring their machinery ideas to life on the show floor and leave with a concept drawing to share with their internal stakeholders.

CWIEME Chicago 2017: Day 3

10/09/17, 05:10 AM | Factory Automation
Exhibitors say the expansion of EV and HEV markets worldwide is a positive development for the coil winding, electric motor and transformer manufacturing industry. Breakthrough technologies and new products were also highlighted during the show.

Embedding safety I/Os in ABB robots enhances man-machine collaboration

10/06/17, 05:19 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | ABB Inc.
Safe man-machine collaboration attainable using safety I/Os that prevents unnecessary disruption to production

Robotic Industries Association Announces New Alliance with OSHA, NIOSH

10/06/17, 05:15 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation
The OSHA/NIOSH/RIA Alliance will focus on communication and education about best practices in robot safety.

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