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EDGE AI HARDWARE & SERVICES BROCHURE
PROTECTING YOUR EDGE DEVICES WITH A CUSTOM SECURE BOOT POLICY
E-SPOOL FLEX 2.0: TIDY AND SAFE CABLE GUIDANCE FOR OPERATING PANELS
A BASIC GUIDE TO THE TYPES OF COMMUNICATION INTERFACES USED IN MECHATRONIC AUTOMATION
ENCODERS IN INHOSPITABLE ENVIRONMENTS
HOW CAN ROBOTIC TOOL CHANGERS CONTRIBUTE TO SAFETY AND PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY?
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY FOR SAFER, SMARTER, SMALLER, SIMPLER AND BETTER PERFORMING MACHINES
SMART MOTION CONTROL IS A KEY ELEMENT IN INDUSTRY 4.0
BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR DESIGN GUIDE
IDENTIFYING OPTICAL MATERIALS WITH PRECISION ACCURACY
ONLOGIC PANEL PC BUYER'S GUIDE & CHECKLIST
IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY OF ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION SYSTEMS WITH LIGHTWEIGHT GEARS AND INTEGRATED ACTUATORS
TIME OF FLIGHT FORGES AHEAD: DESIGN TIPS TO BOOST 3D PERFORMANCE AND CUT INTEGRATION TIME & COST
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)
FOUR SOLUTIONS FOR DEALING WITH DUST
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EDGE AI HARDWARE & SERVICES BROCHURE
Explore our full line of edge AI computing solutions. An overview of our reliable computer hardware for edge AI applications, including machine learning and machine vision, for quality inspection, advanced robotics, worker safety and other AI-enabled automation applications.
PROTECTING YOUR EDGE DEVICES WITH A CUSTOM SECURE BOOT POLICY
The benefits of Secure Boot and the ways to enable it. Enabling UEFI Secure Boot ensures that each element loaded during the boot process is digitally authenticated. This document breaks down how Secure Boot prevents the loading of unauthorized applications and provides details about how to customize the Secure Boot policy.
HOW PRECISION MOTION COMPONENTS ENABLE SUCCESSFUL ROBOTIC SURGERY OUTCOMES
Robots are increasingly becoming a viable option for people requiring an operation, and in many cases are even preferred over a surgeon’s hand. Thanks to precision motion components, along with advanced software and vision systems, robotic surgery procedures are becoming more and more advanced. If you’re designing robotic arms, control consoles or end effectors, you must be certain that linear guides and crossed roller bearings (CRBs) will satisfy the stringent accuracy and motion requirements that these ever more sophisticated procedures demand. Our new white paper, How Precision Motion Components Enable Successful Robotic Surgery Outcomes, explains the importance of linear guides and CRBs to translation, control systems and end effectors within surgical robots. With an understanding of how linear guides and CRBs are used in these systems, you can mitigate risks and achieve an outstanding surgical success rate.
E-SPOOL FLEX 2.0: TIDY AND SAFE CABLE GUIDANCE FOR OPERATING PANELS
In-depth technical papers written with the engineer in mind. Including data direct from the igus® test lab
AUTONOMOUS PROCESS CONTROL USING ROBOTS & AUTOMATED INSPECTION IN MANUFACTURING
Autonomous Process Control (APC) represents a transformative approach for quality production without human intervention. This white paper details autonomy in process control as the foundational capability of fully autonomous manufacturing. Benefits include: Over 30% reduction in Defects,
25-45% higher Yields, Improved Margins
Interoperability is the key to increasing efficiency in modern intralogistics. It allows seamless communication and collaboration between different systems, such as autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGV), and warehouse management systems. With interoperable solutions, companies can optimize their processes, minimize downtime, and significantly boost productivity.
A BASIC GUIDE TO THE TYPES OF COMMUNICATION INTERFACES USED IN MECHATRONIC AUTOMATION
Mechatronic components, such as feedback devices, motors, and drives, often use various communication interfaces to interact with control systems and other devices. These communication interfaces have evolved over time to meet specific needs and standards in the industry. Let’s explore some of the common communication interfaces and provide a simplified overview of their history, purpose, and usage.
INTRODUCTION TO WAREHOUSE COMPUTER VISION GUIDE
Reducing warehouse headcount and improving inventory accuracy are just a few of the benefits warehouses achieve with AI-enabled computer vision. Whether you are new to this technology or looking to stay up to date, this 22-page primer provides you with the knowledge and data points you need to better understand its value and evaluate how your warehouse can benefit from computer vision.
ENCODERS IN INHOSPITABLE ENVIRONMENTS
Encoders are often used in harsh industrial environments. Encoders can be exposed to the same contaminants other machinery is, including: high volumes of dust, an abundance of moisture, caustic chemicals, even physical damage, where the encoder is knocked around by other equipment.
NEW GENERATION OF ROBOTS CONNECTS AMRS AND COBOTS – WIFERION POWER KIT
The growing shortage of skilled workers is increasing the pressure on industrial companies to automate their processes. Flexible, cost-effective and easy-to-implement robotics solutions such as autonomous mobile robots and collaborative robots are therefore in demand. Mobile manipulators connect both robot systems, but often cannot be used economically due to insufficient battery power. The solution: the Wireless Power Kit from Wiferion, which enables wireless charging for both systems simultaneously.
HOW CAN ROBOTIC TOOL CHANGERS CONTRIBUTE TO SAFETY AND PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY?
The time required to re-configure a robot for a new task, without the aid of an automatic robotic tool changer, can often result in lengthy periods of downtime for the robot. In addition, there is the added uncertainty of whether the operator performing the changeover has completed all of the required tasks correctly. Failure to do so could result in damage to the system, costs to repair or replace damaged items, a significant period of unplanned downtime, not to mention the potential for injury to the operator. This informative White Paper explains how our automatic robotic tool changer systems both contribute to personnel safety, whilst at the same time safeguarding a number of different production and efficiency related factors.
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY FOR SAFER, SMARTER, SMALLER, SIMPLER AND BETTER PERFORMING MACHINES
The machine safety standards that evolved over the past few decades simplified and accelerated the machine design process. This article gives an overview of the relevant safety standards and discusses how the new servo drives with built-in certified functional safety can further facilitate machine design and increase safety.
SMART MOTION CONTROL IS A KEY ELEMENT IN INDUSTRY 4.0
Effective motion control is key to achieving Industry 4.0 goals. For example, smart servo technology can enable machinery that is smaller, safer, greener, more efficient, and cost-effective. This article reviews how by embedding sophisticated, compact drives in machines, manufacturers can achieve “pure power” control and improve machine performance.
BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR DESIGN GUIDE
In this Design Guide, the editors of Design World detail the most common DC motor types as well common ways to quantify their output during the design engineering process.
IDENTIFYING OPTICAL MATERIALS WITH PRECISION ACCURACY
Material verification is a crucial aspect of the quality control process in optical component manufacture. But when a material takes on different guises, identifying it can become a challenge. So, is there a solution?
In this study, we have extensively examined the opportunities and potentials arising from the use of humanoid robots. Discover which tasks they can already effectively perform today and how this will look in 2030. Additionally, we shed light on how costs, ROI, and quality will develop in the coming years.
ROBOTS TO THE RESCUE: HOW MATERIAL HANDLING BATTLES PERSISTENT LABOR SHORTAGES
In a tight labor market, companies are under pressure to figure out how to do more with less—less headcount, less overhead, and in less time. Our white paper, “Robots to the Rescue: How Material Handling Automation Battles Persistent Labor Shortages,” shares solutions to these challenges and more.
ONLOGIC PANEL PC BUYER'S GUIDE & CHECKLIST
Select The Perfect Panel PC With Our Buyer's Guide And Checklist
This guide will help you: Identify the exact panel PC requirements of your project, Understand the variables that could impact the performance and longevity of your panel PC, Establish how your application, software, and configuration needs may influence your choice of system
ROBOTIC WELDING IN MANUFACTURING — REAL BENEFITS
The introduction of robotic welding into the manufacturing world several decades ago solved some problems, but also introduced new ones; the need for a programmer, perfect parts, and other challenges. However, today’s robotic welding cells are armed with artificial intelligence and vision systems that have revolutionized welding technology and are true solutions.
ROBOTIC WELDING IN MANUFACTURING — REAL BENEFITS
The introduction of robotic welding into the manufacturing world several decades ago solved some problems, but also introduced new ones; the need for a programmer, perfect parts, and other challenges. However, today’s robotic welding cells are armed with artificial intelligence and vision systems that have revolutionized welding technology and are true solutions.
FROM TRADITIONAL VISION TO AI GUIDANCE
The introduction of vision systems in manufacturing has led to robots being able to react more flexibly to unforeseen situations, as the recorded and analyzed image data can be used for more precise control of robot movements. In an environment where adaptability and precision are key, a groundbreaking solution emerges: vision systems powered by artificial intelligence.
4 EXPERTS PREDICT THE FUTURE OF WAREHOUSE SOFTWARE & AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
Warehousing has changed to provide specific value-added services.
There are several market forces at work today that have accelerated the drive towards the more sophisticated warehouse of the future. These market forces have created the requirement for change, but the result is the benefit
of more efficient processes.
Learn how Harmonic Drive® can help you improve productivity with our wide variety of lightweight gears and new line of integrated actuators. Our new integrated actuators, some of which are offered with a dual absolute encoder feature, are extremely compact and eliminate the need for an external servo drive. They are ideal for use in robotics where precision, weight and reliability are essential. All Harmonic Drive® actuators feature zero backlash, high accuracy, fast response times and are available in a wide range of sizes.
TIME OF FLIGHT FORGES AHEAD: DESIGN TIPS TO BOOST 3D PERFORMANCE AND CUT INTEGRATION TIME & COST
Have you wondered how to boost the performance of your 3D Time of Flight imaging application and at the same time cut your integration time and cost? Our hands-on guidebook describes how you can optimize the benefits of Time of Flight by considering various factors such as the environment of the application and the target object properties in the scene.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)
Learn how to get started building a SCADA solution. A SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, is designed to collect, analyze and visualize data to help inform actions. We’ve created this guide to highlight the significant benefits of modern SCADA and help you identify the key features of SCADA hardware and software. In this guide we also provide a few tips to help you get started implementing a smart SCADA solution of your own.
FOUR SOLUTIONS FOR DEALING WITH DUST
Protect Your Computer From Particulate Rich Environments. Got dust? Most production environments do. If it isn’t dust, it’s grease, corrosives, or other particulate that harms electronic components and makes IT challenging in the manufacturing space. Airborne hazards break down computer fans and coat motherboards. The end result is system breakdown and production line downtime.
WHY WAREHOUSE DRONES ARE A BAD IDEA (WEBINAR)
This webinar details the fundamental flaws in using drones in warehouse environments, the dangers, added costs and hidden dependencies on your workers. After spending 5 years deploying warehouse drones in some of the busiest facilities in North America, Vimaan has collected countless amounts of flight hours documenting the benefits and challenges of warehouse drones.