Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.22
October 09, 2023
…principles for the Meca500 influenced the micro-SCARA robots featured at the Automatica trade show, Mecademic recalled. MicroDASH Early Access gains global traction Mecademic reportedly launched its micro-SCARA Early Access program back in May. Program participants included select distributors, integrators, and end customers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Philippe Beaulieu, chief commercial officer at Mecademic, praised the program’s success, stating, “We greatly appreciate the level of application testing and feedback from these selected experts. We are preparing for large-scale production to fulfill the pre-orders for this new micro-SCARA robot.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
October 06, 2023
…in Machina on the back of demonstrated execution, technology gains, and commercial traction,” he said. “We expect Machina to play an important role in a number of key industrial trends of the next decade: domestic re-industrialization, defense innovation, electrification, and commercial space.” Mohamed “Sid” Siddeek, corporate vice president and head of NVentures, added that “AI is rapidly accelerating industries across the global economy, including manufacturing.” “Machina Labs’ work to apply advanced computing and robotics to sheet-metal formation enables companies to operate manufacturing facilities with substantially improved efficiency and broadened capabilities,” he said. Machina Labs automates metal manufacturing. Machina Deployable System…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.35
September 27, 2023
…a public preview competition, in which 20 winners will receive free access to OptiFact for six months. They will gain access to customer support to test the platform, collect data, monitor equipment, and improve production efficiency. In addition, ABB offered more information about how its digital solution suite can accelerate automated businesses and the potential benefits of OptiFact at its website. Want to learn more about machine vision? This article was featured in the August 2024 Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue titled “Machine vision to increase robot precision.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
September 26, 2023
…record of 2021 by growth of 5%. “This latest gain is remarkable since it even tops the 2021 result that was a 57% jump compared to 2020,” said the organization. “To serve this dynamic market, domestic and international robot suppliers have established production plants in China and continuously increased capacity. On average, annual robot installations have grown by 13% each year (2017-2022).” The operational stock in China passed the 1 million mark in 2021 and the 1.5 million-unit market in 2022, with 22% growth, reported the IFR. It is the only country so far to reach that level, driven mainly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.61
September 20, 2023
…control and manage all of these systems. Customers can “gain the key advantage of seamless integrated racking and robotics,” said Movu. The broad portfolio means that Movu's users have a single partner to talk to, providing efficient project management and reliable lead times, Movu claimed. Customers can also rely on a safe and resilient supply chain that assists in delivering high service levels, it said. stow restructures stow Group now has two independent brands: stow Racking and Movu Robotics. While both of these brands retain their independence, they can still help each other with expertise, technology, and global resources it…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 12.55
September 18, 2023
…and orchestration, companies have transformed their current picking practices into efficient processes that enable higher speed and accuracy. The gains are also prominent in improving efficiency in overall warehouse operations, including order fulfillment, inventory management, and many administrative tasks. Download this doc to learn more.
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 9.00
September 12, 2023
…in distribution or fulfillment operations: Goods-to-Person and Person-to-Goods. Although they may seem similar at first, the productivity and efficiency gains are very different. Goods-to-Person AMRs bring items to associates or robotic picking arms for order fulfillment, eliminating walk and search time. Conversely, Person-to-Goods AMRs support associates as they travel through the aisles, picking needed items like a shopper in the grocery store. This whitepaper compares the two styles to help operations determine which type works best in their application. Which Type Works Best for Your Warehouse Application?
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.37
September 03, 2023
…of robotics forward at an astonishing pace. Robotic hands gain human-like receptors The profound connection between the human experience and the nuances of touch is well known. Our tactile senses, orchestrated by a network of intricate receptors known as the somatosensory system, allow us to comprehend the world around us. This system enables us to differentiate between sensations like hot and cold, rough and smooth, and even pain and tickling. Given the sophistication of this sensory process, replicating it within robotics, particularly in their extremities, has been a challenge historically. However, new approaches to introducing human-like receptors into the hands…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.79
September 01, 2023
…arms have been reaching into new applications as they gain capabilities. The new UR20 cobot from Universal Robots A/S will be on display at FABTECH, which is billed as “North America’s biggest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.” The new robot has an additional 18 in. of reach radius, or a 36-in. diameter increase, greatly broadening the range of weldments that will be achievable in a given fixture setup, said Josh Pawley, co-founder of Vectis Automation, a Universal Robots partner. “Vectis Automation is ecstatic to offer the long-reach UR20 arm onto our integrated cobot welding and cutting tools,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.98
August 27, 2023
…you study your models carefully and really understand the problem you are trying to solve, there are definitely some gains you can achieve,” said Suh. “There are benefits to doing things that are beyond the black box.” This work is funded, in part, by Amazon, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the National Science Foundation, and Ocado Group.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.89
August 24, 2023
…to all interested parties. Source: Universal Robots Aim Processing gains experience One customer who trained with the Universal Robots Academy was Jon Gelston, owner of Longmont, Colo.-based injection molding company Aim Processing. Gelston had very little direct experience with robot programming and used the resources he found through the free online portion of the UR Academy. “There were self-training modules in both video and read-along formats that were very helpful for us to learn from in terms of applications and improvements in procedures that would benefit a variety of our applications,” he said. “By utilizing the resources in the UR…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.01
August 21, 2023
…ideally suited to provide improved energy efficiency and performance gains.” “We look forward to combining Afag's motion capabilities with our existing pneumatic leadership, creating a unique and differentiated solution for our customers,” he added in a release. “Afag and its employees will play an important role in enhancing Emerson's strength and innovation in factory automation.” Afag brings electric motion to portfolio Zell, Switzerland-based Afag said it is a leading innovator in electric linear motion, feeding, and handling automation. “We are excited to join Emerson and build on its existing factory automation leadership, while further expanding our global reach,” stated Adrian…
