Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Talking AUTOMATE 2024 with DESTACO
Witness the power of precision movement, workholding, and indexing technology that will take your operations to new heights. Our booth is packed with ultra-precise end-of-arm tooling, state-of-the-art conveyors, and other top products from CAMCO, Ferguson and Robohand.
ZIMMER GROUP'S NEW ZIMO FLEXIBLE ROBOT CELL SMOOTHS THE PATH TO AUTOMATION
There are few who would argue that the combination of labor and skills shortages, together with the drive to attain greater levels of productivity, means that automation is now becoming an essential part of manufacturing for a greater number of businesses, especially SMEs.
Elysium Robotics’ Artificial Muscles are Paving the Way for Humanoid Adoption
While adoption of single-purpose cobots is widespread in industrial settings, the potential of general-purpose humanoid robotics remains largely untapped, with their appeal being their versatility.
Maximizing ROI for Mobile Robots: A Systems Strategy
Mobile robots are more than mere devices; they embody intelligence, communication capabilities, and mobility. The primary function is to transport goods, but it operates within the broader context of a business strategy.
A Cut Above: Adding Next-level Protection for Next-generation Welding
By partnering with Roboworld since their first Cobot rolled off the line on Day 1, all of Vectis’ robotic welding systems and teach pendants have included Robosuits® and Pendant Armor®.
Productivity Inc. Wants Your Robot to Do More
Using ATI’s QC-11 Tool Changer and RCT-151 Radially-Compliant Deburring Tool along with a Renishaw probe, they produced a demonstration highlighting their expertise in aiding potential customers to maximize productivity of the robots already installed in their facilities
Fostering Innovation: The Keys to Success
In a world that's always evolving, innovation is how we keep up, grow, and thrive. So, when we talk about nurturing innovation, we're really talking about fuelling the very essence of human progress and hope.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
The most compact Motion Control System on the market
FAULHABER is introducing a new Motion Control System. More precisely: The world's smallest Integrated Motion Controller.
An Electric New Era for Atlas
Our new electric Atlas platform is here. Supported by decades of visionary robotics innovation and years of practical experience, Boston Dynamics is tackling the next commercial frontier.
XPONENTIAL 2024 Launches Next Week in San Diego
Pertinent keynotes, defense programming, international participation, and a start-up pavilion will move the autonomous and robotics industry forward
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Piab USA Announces New Office Location in Canton, MA
The new office, located at 100 Energy Drive], will serve as the central hub for Piab USA's operations, housing its management, sales, support, R&D and distribution center.
DELIVERING AUTOMATED POST PROCESSING SOLUTIONS FOR REGULATED INDUSTRIES: RIVELIN ROBOTICS PROVIDES FURTHER INSIGHT INTO PROJECT CAMPFIRE
A COLLABORATIVE INNOVATE UK PROJECT LEAD BY RIVELIN ROBOTICS WORKING WITH KEY PARTNERS ATTENBOROUGH MEDICAL, GKN AEROSPACE & MATERIALS SOLUTIONS
Latest mobile industrial robots: trends and uses
Industrial mobile robotics has become a powerful automation tool and the deployment of industrial manufacturing robots continues to increase.
The latest report provided by the IFR 'World Robotics - Industrial Robots 2023', presents very positive results for industrial robotics in terms of annual sales volume.
Its statistics show that, in 2022, the annual sales volume of robot units grew by 5% (+ 553,052 industrial robots sold) more than in 2021.
According to the same report, the stock of operational robots increased to 3,903,633 units, 12% more than in2021, and the value of robot installations grew to $15.8 billion, 4% more than in 2021.
Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Boost for Industrial Surveillance and Maintenance
The magazine AEM - Spanish Maintenance Association, publishes this article by Raúl Sebastiá, Director of the Engineering Department at Robotnik. The article shows a vision of robotics for maintenance and industrial surveillance, technological framework and real use cases of mobile robots performing inspection and maintenance tasks in different sectors.
Universal Robots announces seamless integration with Siemens PLCs
Company accelerates its commitment to "Automation for Anyone, Anywhere" by supporting the automation requirements of global companies.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Harmonic Drive - Simplify with our New, Innovative Family of Compact Rotary Actuators with Integrated Servo Drive!
The SHA-IDT Series is a family of compact actuators that deliver high torque with exceptional accuracy and repeatability. These hollow shaft servo actuators feature Harmonic Drive® precision strain wave gears combined with a brushless servomotor, a brake, two magnetic absolute encoders and an integrated servo drive with CANopen® communication. This revolutionary product eliminates the need for an external drive and greatly simplifies wiring yet delivers high-positional accuracy and torsional stiffness in a compact housing.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Knight Optical (USA) LLC
We are a trusted leading global figure in the production and distribution of scientific, stock and custom precision optics with over 30 years' experience providing optical solutions for a huge range of instrumentation in most industrial and research sectors, building strong reliable relationships. Our team supplies customized precision optical components in UV-VIS-NIR materials. No product is released to the customer until it has been examined in our advanced metrology laboratory.
