Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.48
June 26, 2023
…Robots A/S has granted UR+ partner certification to its Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder, an application kit that delivers and stages parts to be placed into a CNC machining process. “Machine tending is a critical process in manufacturing and one of the most popular applications for UR cobots,” said Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development at collaborative robotics leader Universal Robots, in a press release. “By constantly feeding the cobot new parts to accurately pick and place, Applied Cobotics optimizes this process significantly,” he added. “We’re excited to include the Cobot Feeder in the UR+ product portfolio, benefitting our rapidly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.82
May 23, 2023
…company also announced today that it has partnered with Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) to installed the first robots at Rehrig Pacific Company. “Together, AMT and OTTO Motors implemented a material handling workflow to transport Rehrig's plastic bins and totes. At the Florida facility, the totes move down the conveyor and are labeled with a unique barcode,” OTTO said in a statement. “A FANUC robotic arm stacks the totes onto a pallet, and once the pallet is full, an OTTO 1500 with a lift attachment arrives at the front-of-line station,” the company added. “OTTO picks up the pallet and drives the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.82
May 19, 2023
…information and education and by delivering the latest robot technologies and innovations to meet their factory automation needs. Epson Robots will feature talks and its technology The company said its automation speaking session and booth demos will include: Speaking engagement—“May the Quartz Be With You. Learn How Quartz Derived Sensors Can Help Master the Most Challenging Motion and Assembly Projects” – Aaron Donlon, product manager, Epson Robots, will explore the key pain points and trends impacting manufacturing in the automotive space as well as how quartz-based vibration sensing technology enables advanced robot motion and assembly tasks. The session will take…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.85
May 19, 2023
…company. Beyond Festo's booth, Festo Didactic will have Robotic Manufacturing Production System (MPS) training stations at AUBO Robotics USA, Booth 4413, and SICK Inc., Booth 1332. The MPS is used to teach the core competencies of robotic material handling and vision. The MPS stations will be outfitted with a 360-degree Safety Awareness package that consists of two area scanners tightly integrated through a safety PLC. To facilitate training, Festo and SICK said they developed a training curriculum covering the basics of robot safety and risk mitigation using an easy-to-follow six-step method. Festo presents at conference At 10:00 a.m. EST on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.88
May 18, 2023
…can see the company's full range of AMRs for manufacturing and warehouse environments, learn how MiR Insights optimizes AMR fleets, and hear about the role artificial intelligence can play in maximizing the value of AMRs, it said. “Advancements in AMRs, from artificial intelligence to fleet management and data-analysis capabilities, make the decision to automate or expand robot fleets to handle new applications easy while delivering increased efficiencies and faster ROI [return on investment],” said Jane Heffner, director of sales for the Americas at Mobile Industrial Robots, in a press release. “Seeing our user-friendly and highly flexible robots in person—whether in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.81
May 02, 2023
…which claims to be the largest synthetic dataset in manufacturing. The dataset lets manufacturers develop powerful AI models and create digital twins that optimize the efficiency of factories and warehouses. With Green Physics AI, they also can optimize energy and CO2 savings for the factory’s products and the components that go into them. Green Physics AI allows manufacturers to build and evaluate digital twins. Source: NVIDIA Meet your smart valet Imagine a robot that could watch you wash dishes or change the oil in your car, then do it for you. Boston Dynamics AI Institute (The AI Institute), a research…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.93
April 28, 2023
…of a 95,000-sq.-ft. steel fabrication and machine shop. “As manufacturing is coming back to the States, we're getting more orders than we can handle,” said Helfrich, a manufacturing engineer at the company. “We used to build two to three [systems] a month. Now, they want 100 and maybe even 150 a year, so it's quite an increase in production.” The company takes advantage of some semi-automated processes for CNC machining and welding, but it's hoping to invest in a robotic arm or two to help with welding and cutting. Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works, like many small and medium-sized enterprises, is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.05
March 31, 2023
…market this week at Bett UK, a global education technology conference at ExCeL London. The DOBOT Magician E6 is a 6-axis collaborative robot that has a payload capacity of 500g, or 1.1 lb. and a 450 mm, or 17 in. radius. It can accurately simulate real world automation to bring relevant hands-on education to young learners and advanced students, the Shenzhen, China-based company said. With the launch of the Magician E6, Dobot said it will make available new course materials designed around the new robot. Dobot cobot used as part of research project Following the launch of the Magician E6,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.35
February 28, 2023
…In this spirit, I brought together 15 leaders from manufacturing, real estate, construction, defense, and the wider mechatronics ecosystem. As we ate a steak dinner sponsored by TriNet, each participant shared their experiences with hiring, retaining, and attracting quality talent in the age of Gen Z. Futurist Nikki Greenberg shared five insights about this new generation of employees: Gen Z wants to work on cool projects Gen Z sees value in its inexperience and naiveté Its members are not afraid to experiment and fail They expect to have a voice in the room Low-value grunt work is unattractive to them…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.84
February 23, 2023
…experts, we aim to create an environment where autonomous technologies can be applied to current and future challenges in the aviation industry.” Aviation & Robotics Summit to address industry needs The Aviation & Robotics Summit will consist of an interdisciplinary series of workshops, industry site tours, and networking events for participants from around the world. The event is invitation-only to maximize collaboration between aviation industry executives and robotics technologists, said the Pittsburgh Robotics Network. However, an introductory and professional networking session before the summit on April 18 is open to the media, said the PRN. Over the next two days,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.04
February 16, 2023
…is to enable companies to discuss common challenges across manufacturing, said the Tech Demo Day organizers. Such challenges include finding more flexible and safer ways to deliver and handle parts; integrating mobility, vision, and end effectors for last-mile delivery; and improving overall equipment effectiveness and minimizing labor constraints. Unleash the Bots to discuss real-world challenges Unleash the Bots will feature discussions of real-world use cases in manufacturing and logistics, as well as demonstrations from vendors such as Drobot Inc. and AFR Global. The event organizers said it will allow attendees to learn about the pros and cons of autonomous mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.72
February 09, 2023
…to consider when and where this machinery should be applied. Things like labor conditions, expected output, assembly specifications, and much more. Innovations with assembly lines over the decades have led to an over reliance on people. The realization came with the labor-crisis as more and more empty potions remained vacant. Manual processes such as palletizing, packaging, sorting, and more have become a cumbersome process with post-COVID demand. But before you shop, it is vital to understand what you're buying, whether that be the pros or cons. This article will review different types of automation, as well as which robotic workcell…
