COVAL SAS, a France-based manufacturer of vacuum systems and components, has announced the second generation of its CVGC carbon vacuum gripper. The gripper is designed for collaborative robots. The new release, according to COVAL, looks to optimize its modularity and compatibility while simultaneously enhancing its performance. New design comes from user feedback COVAL has redesigned the CVGC carbon vacuum gripper based on feedback from customers, integrators, manufacturers and operators. This new generation also takes into account current and future trends in the collaborative robot market: greater application diversity, growth in the number of manufacturers, increased co-presence with operators and handling…
Flexiv, a general-purpose robotic offering provider, announced its collaboration with O-DEAR, a Taiwan-based automation supplier and integrator. The announcement came during the 37th Taipei International Robotics and Automation Show (TAiROS). The event, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, also saw the debut of Flexiv’s Moonlight three-axis parallel adaptive delta robot for the first time within Taiwan. O-DEAR, Flexiv demonstrate delta robot at show O-DEAR, working closely with Flexiv, will showcase a range of applications at the show, including Flexiv’s ball balancing demo, FPC connection application and Flexiv's massage application that replicates the techniques of a trained masseur. These demonstrations…
Tasks that are easy for humans can be difficult for robots. Pallet handling is a perfect example. Human operators are great at picking pallets of all shapes and sizes, even if there is plastic wrap covering the pockets, or if the pallets are skewed in the rack. Automated lift trucks work best when pallets are clean, in good condition, and oriented neatly. Conversely, repetitive tasks requiring precision are easy for robots, but human forklift operators can find it challenging to deliver the same level of precision. Automated lift trucks can place down pallets with consistent, miniscule gaps between units, while…
Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. recently completed its first robotic-assisted, minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), making it one of only two hospitals in the Tampa Bay area to offer robotic-assisted CABG. Cardiothoracic Surgeon Michael Kayatta, MD, and his partner, Cardiovascular Surgeon John Ofenloch, MD, performed the procedure earlier this week, with the assistance of their highly skilled surgical team. Robotic medical devices in use CABG surgery is needed when plaque has built up in arteries carrying blood to the heart causing the arteries to be severely narrowed. The surgeon creates a new path for blood to flow…
Motion plastics component provider igus GmbH recently announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The trade show will be held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. This year, igus will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, 236557 and 236230, which the company said will highlight its commitment to improving motion control and automating factories efficiently and cost-effectively. “IMTS is a pivotal event for igus, and we are thrilled to present our latest innovations that push the boundaries of engineering and automation,” said Felix Brockmeyer, igus, Inc. CEO “Our themes this year reflect our…
Circus SE, an AI robotics company specializing in autonomous kitchen systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Beijing University Food Raw Material Joint Procurement Centre. This partnership aims to build and scale an autonomous food supply network using Circus Autonomy One (CA-1), a fully automated food production robot capable of ingredient dispensing, cooking, cleaning and packaging without human intervention. Circus hopes to grow, scale CA-1 deployments in Beijing The Beijing University Food Raw Material Joint Procurement Centre, established in 2001, is a centralized platform for the procurement of raw materials for university canteens, guided by the Ministry…
Is your mezzanine living up to its full potential? Many businesses find themselves grappling with flooring issues that hinder efficiency and pose safety risks. Whether you're dealing with bar grate decks unsuitable for robotic traffic, deteriorating plywood or poly deck floors, or cracking concrete surfaces, these challenges can significantly impact operations. Transforming Bar and Plank Grate Floors While designed for enhanced traction, these perforated steel surfaces often impede the smooth movement of pallet jacks and are incompatible with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The solution? ResinDek® flooring panels offer: Enhanced operational efficiency Robust support for heavy…
