Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.43
May 16, 2023
…2023, non-automotive orders in consumer goods, semiconductor and electronics, plastics and rubber, life sciences/pharmaceutical/biomedical, metals, and others purchased 3,519 robots, down 42% over Q1 2022. “While inflation and a slowing U.S. economy may have taken a slight toll on robot orders overall, automotive companies continue to accelerate their purchases as they make the transition to manufacturing electric vehicles,” stated Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, in a press release. “Non-automotive companies are typically newer to automation and may be waiting to invest more until they’ve tested recent deployments or see the economy begin to recover,” he added. “They also might be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.44
May 14, 2023
…and Europe, AMP claimed that its technology can reclaim plastics, paper, and metals from municipal collection. The company said its systems can also retrieve valuable commodities from electronic scrap, materials from construction and demolition debris, and feedstocks from organic material. AMP recently unveiled the AMP Cortex-C compact sortation system along with an integrated, standalone facility offering for waste management companies. These developments follow the launch of AMP Vortex to handle film contamination and improve recovery of film and flexible packaging. The company said it AI platform identified nearly 75 billion objects in 2022 alone. In addition to developing systems to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.98
May 09, 2023
…a live demonstration of its CRB15000 GoFa cobot for plastic additive manufacturing. The “absolute accuracy” robot wil be equipped with an MDAC1 end-of-arm tool (EOAT), the flagship smaller-format plastic filament extruder from Massive Dimension. This display will use the 3D Printing PowerPack for ABB's RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software. The entire system offers enhanced integration capabilities and is ideal for small-scale collaborative robot applications, ABB asserted. The Dual-Arm YuMi collaborative robotic printed circuitboad (PCB) assembly cell will show how automation can accurately populate PCBs with through hold technology (THT) components. Cobots provide a viable option for low- to medium-volume…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.52
May 03, 2023
…metal industry with 308 units (-9%), the rubber and plastics industry with 246 units (+27%), and the electrical/electronics industry with 215 units (+98%). Operational stock of robots, in thousands, in India in 2021. Click on image to enlarge. Source: IFR India's potential 'impressive,' says IFR The long-term potential of robotics in India becomes clearer when compared to China, said the IFR. India´s robot density in the automotive industry, which is the number of industrial robots per 10,000 employees, reached 148 robots in 2021. China's robot density hit 131 units in 2010 and skyrocketed to 772 units in 2021, according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.52
May 02, 2023
…across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP's technology recovers plastics, paper, and metals from municipal collection. The company said it also recovers valuable commodities from electronic scrap, materials from construction and demolition debris, and feedstocks from organic material. AMP Cortex-C a compact sortation system AMP Cortex-C is a compact version of AMP’s AI-guided robot that adapts to space constraints and brings the company’s technology to more facilities. AMP said that Cortex-C's small-footprint and ease of installation are designed to provide MRFs and plastic reclamation facilities (PRFs) with a consistent, reliable sortation system for locations that are tight, hard to staff,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.52
April 28, 2023
…e-chain cable carriers, the Cologne, Germany-based company makes motion plastics that do not require grease, eliminating a source of pollution in machinery such as excavators. With about 110 staffers across two booths at the trade show, igus showed off its materials science expertise, the latest artificial intelligence plus augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR), and its growing automation prowess to prospective customers and junkets of international journalists. ReBeL cobot built for affordability The ReBeL collaborative robot is 100% built by igus, noted Felix Brockmeyer, CEO of Rumford, R.I.-based igus Inc. The light cobot has a modular design and is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.87
April 21, 2023
…award from igus GmbH for its innovative use of plastic bearings in an assembly that applies liquid fertilizer. J&M Manufacturing won the Gold award for its use of igus bearings in its Para-Linkage coulter. The Fort Recovery, Ohio-based company uses them in its J&M NitroGro nitrogen applicators. The bearings withstand the corrosive environment, require no lubrication, and save time by eliminating the need to apply grease to the applicator, said igus. The biennial manus awards, which igus launched in 2003, honor manufacturers for their applications that demonstrate technical, economic, and ecological efficiency, as well as the developer’s creativity. Judges reviewed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.89
April 13, 2023
The global leader in motion plastics, igus®, is stepping up the pace of Low Cost Automation and making entry into automation easier and more affordable than ever before. The interaction of inexpensive hardware and digital innovation puts the future of automation within reach. The Hannover Messe is always an important meeting place for the latest developments in the industry. This year, igus will introduce digital products and automation solutions that help companies improve their products and cut costs. A few igus innovations on display at Hannover Messe 2023 will be the ReBeLmini, a cobot for $5,725, the RBTXperience software for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.70
April 09, 2023
…machines is their compatibility with a wide range of plastics and metals. Robot components made with CNC machining Robot arms From large industrial automation to smaller and lighter collaborative robot arms, they are used in a wide range of industries. Applications for robot arms include moving objects and loading and unloading high-strength materials like aluminum, steel, and hard plastics. Robot arms made with CNC machines can be more more accurate and precise than those made using traditional processes. Jigs and fixtures Jigs and fixtures typically hold workpieces in specific positions while robots work on them, and numerous operations require custom…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.29
March 30, 2023
…COVAL has offered vacuum systems for the packaging, automotive, plastics, and aeronautics industries. The Montélier, France-based company, whose U.S. division is in Raleigh, N.C., said its vacuum cups, pumps, and grippers can handle objects ranging in size and material for better safety and productivity. COVAL said it has 135 employees, a presence in 60 countries, and a turnover of €23 million ($25.1 million). Piab said it expects COVAL to bring experienced and skilled employees, a strong brand known of its high quality, and new customers. “We are very much looking forward to bringing the COVAL team into the Piab family,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.10
March 20, 2023
…designed end effectors that have been optimized to handle plastic totes that are commonly used in warehouses, according to Agility Robotics. Since Digit is a humanoid, it can work in spaces designed for humans, the company said. And like a human, Digit can be used to complete a variety of warehouse tasks. “Three years ago, we introduced the first commercially available bi-pedal robot with a human form factor made for work,” said Damion Shelton, co-founder and CEO of Agility Robotics. “Since then, we have seen enormous interest in Digit from multinational logistics companies, and have worked closely with them to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.96
March 12, 2023
…time as it wears down. Friction between metal or plastic components on a robot can also trigger particulate shedding during normal operations. Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is one of the most common risks in electronics manufacturing specifically. Any time electronics like printed circuit board (PCBs) or semiconductors are being handled, ESD should be a concern. Static can be caused by humans, such as the electricity generated by clothing rubbing together. However, robots are capable of presenting ESD risks, as well. ESD can damage or even ruin electronic components during manufacturing. This poses serious quality control challenges due to the…
