Interview with Mark G. Knebusch of Softing: Mainstreaming The Internet of Things
The idea of many connected devices helping better control the factory floor is not new. IoT in one sense is merely a shift to internet addressable devices versus those either addressed by proprietary means or just "dumb".
Advanced Motion Controls Expands their EtherCAT Product Offering
ADVANCED Motion Controls announce the release of a full family of high performance EtherCAT Servo Drives. Models are available with AC (single or three phase) or DC inputs, from 7.5amp continuous (15A pk) to 50amp continuous (100A pk).
Intelligrated to feature automated fulfillment solutions at CeMAT South America 2015
Exhibit to focus on picking technology, automated equipment to optimize retail, e-commerce distribution
CLEARPATH ROBOTICS ANNOUNCES MOBILITY SOLUTION FOR RETHINK ROBOTICS' BAXTER ROBOT
Clearpath Robotics announced the newest member of its robot fleet: an omnidirectional development platform called Ridgeback. The mobile robot is designed to carry heavy payloads and easily integrate with a variety of manipulators and sensors. Ridgeback was unveiled as a mobile base for Rethink Robotics' Baxter research platform at ICRA 2015 in Seattle, Washington.
"Many of our customers have approached us looking for a way to use Baxter for mobile manipulation research - these customers inspired the concept of Ridgeback. The platform is designed so that Baxter can plug into Ridgeback and go," said Julian Ware, General Manager for Research Products at Clearpath Robotics. "Ridgeback includes all the ROS, visualization and simulation support needed to start doing interesting research right out of the box."
Ridgeback's rugged drivetrain and chassis is designed to move manipulators and other heavy payloads with ease. Omnidirectional wheels provide precision control for forward, lateral or twisting movements in constrained environments. Following suit of other Clearpath robots, Ridgeback is ROS-ready and designed for rapid integration of sensors and payloads; specific consideration has been made for the integration of the Baxter research platform.
KUKA Systems Commercializes New PULSE Line Technology
PULSE technology is extremely fast and flexible - 30% faster than conventional friction-based transfer systems.
CLEARPATH ROBOTICS ANNOUNCES MOBILITY SOLUTION FOR RETHINK ROBOTICS' BAXTER ROBOT
Ridgeback Development Platform gives legs wheels to Baxter and other stationary manipulators
Photron Introduces Compact and Affordable, High-Speed, 4-Megapixel HD Camera - FASTCAM Mini WX 50
Photrons new, compact Mini WX high-speed camera family features standard F-mount and C-mount lens mounts for easy integration into new and/or existing systems.
AllCell and LG Develop High Performance Lithium-Ion Battery for Material Handling Market
A Navigant Research report estimates that revenue from fuel cells, fast chargers, and Li-ion batteries in the material handling market will be $556MM in North America by 2020, compared to $121MM in 2013.
Adept Technology Receives 1 Million Dollar Order for Lynx Mobile Robots
The customer is Techmetics Solutions, an automation solutions provider to the hospitality, food and beverage industry in Southeast Asia.
Onanon Launches OEM Connector Automated Wire Termination Robo Hot Socket
Onanon Robo Hot Socket slashes complex cable to connector assembly time and cost. Miniaturization, reliability, reduced production cost drive automated rapid fine wire termination technology for OEMs.
ABB - First Global Industrial Robotics Company to Manufacture Robots in the United States
Start of local robot manufacturing cements ABBs commitment to North American customers.
Innodisk Announces Ultra-Reliable DRAM-less SSDs with High IOPS for Embedded Applications
Firmware Upgrade and Synchronous NAND Flash Achieves High Performance in small form factor
Hoffmann-Krippner To Roll Out New Sensor Technologies at Sensors Expo
Georgia based company provides the best of German Sensor Technology to US OEMS for medical, industrial, transportation, testing and other applications
IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show Launches Contest to Recruit IMTS Community Members for 2016 Marketing Campaign
IMTS 2016 will be held Sept. 12-17 at Chicagos McCormick Place.
Motion Controls Robotics Receives Prestigious Awards from FANUC
Motion Controls Robotics, Inc honored with two prestigious awards at the 2015 FANUC America Integrators Conference in Orlando, Florida
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Factory Automation - Featured Product
New incremental encoder IERF3 L from FAULHABER
FAULHABER is expanding its product range with the ultra-precise incremental encoder IERF3 L. Thanks to the optical measuring principle and state-of-the-art chip technology, the device offers the highest resolution, excellent repeatability, and outstanding signal quality. In typical applications, the positioning accuracy is 0.1° and the repeatability 0.007°. This makes the encoder the perfect solution for high-precision positioning applications in confined spaces.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Basler
Basler is a leading international manufacturer of imaging components for computer vision applications offering products such as cameras, lenses, frame grabbers, and software. The products are used in a variety of computer vision markets, including factory automation, medical, traffic, logistics, retail, and robotics. Founded in 1988, the Basler Group employs more than 900 people at its headquarters in Ahrensburg and other locations in Europe, Asia and North America.
