Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.78
October 28, 2021
…makes all-electric tools that don't require pneumatics. They include vacuum and magnetic grippers, the bio-inspired Gecko gripping technology, force/torque sensors, a 2.5D vision, robotic screwdrivers, sanding kits, and tool changers. The company said it serves applications such as packaging, quality control, and materials handling, as well as machine tending, assembly, and surface finishing. Learn OnRobot designed for easy reference Learn OnRobot provides step-by-step guidance for tasks using the company's grippers, vision cameras, processing kits, and sensors in setups with all major cobot and light industrial robot brands, said OnRobot. Localized with support in nine languages, the platform includes an extensive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
October 14, 2021
…past few years, more and more consumer products have adapted to implement depth-sensing cameras. From our phones to autonomous vacuum cleaners, many everyday electronics have depth cameras inside them as a response to consumer demand for more advanced features. This trend will continue to grow across almost every field, but two of the biggest areas of growth will be in the application of mobile devices and AR/VR solutions.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
September 20, 2021
…announced in May 2021. Brooks Semiconductor Solutions provides precision vacuum robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination-control products to semiconductor chip makers and equipment manufacturers. The unit also supplies collaborative robotics and automation capabilities for multi-market applications. Brooks acquired Precise Automation Inc. in April for $70 million. After the acquisition, the automation unit will retain the Brooks Automation name and focus on semiconductors. It reported approximately $613 million in revenue in the 12 months ended June 30, 2021. Brooks' Life Sciences business provides a suite of cold-chain, sample-management systems and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.17
June 10, 2021
…nine seconds. It also offers integrated pneumatic, electric and vacuum controls, Wyzo said. HMI streamlined for collaboration Wyzo said its human-machine interface (HMI) is simplified for intuitive use by operators with no prior training in automation. Its mobile terminal is as easy to operate as a smartphone, said the company, and it does not require scripting or programming to get Wyzo up and running. Based on more than 30 years of software development for delta robots, Wyzo has refined its pick-and-place software specially for ease of use and control. “It is not a mere machine,” said Souyris. “Wyzo is a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.50
May 27, 2021
…floors in just a few days. OnRobot offers electric, vacuum, and magnetic grippers, as well as the Gecko gripping technology. The Odense, Denmark-based company also sells force/torque sensors, a 2.5D vision system, screwdrivers, sander kits, and tool changers. With offices worldwide, OnRobot provides automation for applications such as packaging, quality control, materials handling, machine tending, packaging, assembly, and surface finishing. MAP to make applying OnRobot tooling easier Vention said MAP provides users with the engineering software and modular hardware they need to design, automate, order, and deploy factory equipment in a single digital environment. With thousands of modular parts, smart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.33
May 13, 2021
…according to Ultraseal International. One automotive manufacturer used robotic vacuum impregnation to seal porosity, minimize scrappage, and increase throughput, while also significantly reducing costs, explained Bob Remler, technical sales manager in North America for the Coventry, U.K.-based company. Trends and challenges Demand for die casting is on the rise, with the market projected to grow to $94.1 billion (U.S.) by 2025. In the U.S., the automotive industry is a major user of die casting, with a high proportion of components—including cylinder heads, engine blocks, transmission cases, electric-motor housings, and structural parts—produced using high-pressure, die-casting processes. With an increasing focus on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.31
April 29, 2021
…a wide range of tooling applications, including composite layup, vacuum forming, compression molds, urethane casting molds, trim fixtures, hydroforming, sheet metal stamping, and more. Customers in the aerospace, art, architecture, automotive, construction, and energy industries are using AMClad tooling today, said ExOne. Freshmade 3D acquistion to accelerate adoption North Huntingdon, Pa.-based ExOne has been developing tooling products for its large, industrial 3D printers since 2014, and it currently offers sacrificial tooling for composite layup that washes out with water. However, ExOne said Freshmade 3D’s patented approach offers additional unique benefits and can help accelerate adoption of 3D printed sand tooling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.30
April 26, 2021
…industry, the Chelmsford, Mass.-based company said it provides precision vacuum robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination-control systems to tsemiconductor chip makers and equipment manufacturers. Brooks said its life sciences business provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research, and advanced cell therapies. It supplies pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and healthcare institutions globally. Brooks Life Sciences' GENEWIZ division provides gene-sequencing and gene-synthesis services. Co-founders Brian Carlisle and Dr. Bruce Shimano, who have more than 35 years each of robotics experience, will join Brooks and continue to lead Precise Automation.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.07
April 19, 2021
…model, inside the Space Simulator, a 25-ft.-wide (7.62 m) vacuum chamber at JPL on Feb. 1, 2019. Source: NASA JPL-Caltech First extraterrestrial flight Ingenuity first became airborne at 12:33 Local Mean Solar Time (Mars time)—when the JPL team determined that the solar-powered helicopter would have optimal energy and flight conditions. Its altimeter indicated that the autonomous drone climbed to its prescribed maximum altitude of 10 feet (3 meters) and maintained a stable hover for 30 seconds. It then descended, touching back down on the surface of Mars after logging a total of 39.1 seconds of flight. JPL said it expects…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.43
April 05, 2021
…high level of safety and high-performing configurations with its vacuum gripping system, interfaces towards common (industrial-standard) end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and stand-alone mounting, said Piab. The patented COAX vacuum technology is designed for flexibility and ease of maintenance, making it suitable for challenging robotics applications and devices where safety is a key concern, claimed the company. In addition, Piab said piSAFE offers the following benefits: Vacuum safety non-return valve (check valve), which holds vacuum in sealed applications in case of a system or power failure Configurations for both centralized and decentralized vacuum systems Can replace more expensive mechanical or vacuum-tank safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.93
March 11, 2021
…tending and palletizing to de-stacking of metal sheets.” VGP20 vacuum gripper designed to cut costs, time of deployment OnRobot described its VGP20 electric vacuum gripper, which it released last month, as the “world's most powerful” in its class. The vacuum gripper can handle payloads of 20 kg (44.09 lb.), making it suitable for everything from electronics and pharmaceuticals to food and beverage, according to the company. “Our customers asked for a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy vacuum gripper that can pick up bulky, heavy-duty payloads while being intelligent enough to handle a wide range of items, including those with irregular shapes and porous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.14
February 11, 2021
…integrator, AWL works together with various suppliers of robots, vacuum technology, and vision software, among other things. By integrating the artificial intelligence-based vision software of Fizyr into machines, AWL makes automated picking in harsh logistics environments possible. “You cannot accomplish anything alone; you will need others,” says Brand van ‘t Hof, CEO of AWL. “You can achieve something through collaboration.This applies to the corporation between robots and the vision software of Fizyr. AWL takes care of the integration. Not just for today’s solutions, but the solutions for the future.” AWL uses its picking competencies for the postal and parcel industry…
