Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.08
June 23, 2023
…of goods, including bottles, paper rolls—stand-alone or packed in plastic bags—and even mixed types of goods or exceptionally challenging materials such as plastic bags,” wrote Pufflerova. The Delayering module enables picking an entire layer without disrupting individual products or the layers below it. Source: Photoneo Photoneo provides for easy integration As extensions to existing software, Depalletization and Delayering are easy to deploy for existing users, asserted Photoneo. The modules are customizable, so companies can adjust their performance to their specific application needs, it said. In addition, both functionalities are compatible with many robotic brands, grippers, and environments, said Photoneo. When…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.08
December 31, 2022
…company claimed. Company prides itself on being open source All hardware is made of stainless steel, aluminum, and weatherproof plastics, allowing FarmBot to be installed outdoors or on rooftops in all weather conditions as well as in greenhouses or indoors. FarmBot is also 100% open-source, meaning all the CAD models, electronic schematics, software, and data are freely available online for everyone from tinkerers to teachers to learn more and customize their machine, the company said. All models are in stock and available for immediate worldwide shipping from FarmBot's California warehouse, with free shipping offered to U.S. customers.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
November 21, 2019
…with the capabilities to help design, produce, and deliver plastic and metal final parts at scale leveraging HP‘s Multi Jet Fusion and Metal Jet 3D printing solutions. “Siemens and HP share a collective goal to help accelerate the journey to digital manufacturing for customers,” says Rob Mesaros, global head of Services and Alliances, HP 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing. “Adding HP Multi Jet Fusion Solutions and HP Digital Manufacturing Network plastic production partners to the Siemens AM Network is a strong enabler for customers looking to use 3D printing for industrial production.” “We believe that collaboration among AM industry leaders…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.00
May 09, 2019
…production partners, is designed to help produce and deliver plastic and metal parts at scale, by using HP 3D printing soutions. Currently, the network includes partners in the U.S., Asia and Europe. To date, the partners include Forecast 3D, GKN Powder Metallurgy, GoProto, Jabil, Materialise, Parmatech, and ZiggZagg NV. According to the company, HP Digital Manufacturing Network partners have been evaluated and qualified based on their end-to-end 3D printing capabilities for production at scale, as well as their manufacturing and quality processes. The HP-endorsed digital manufacturers are intended to provide local-market coverage to deliver quality, functional plastic and metal parts.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.90
January 10, 2019
…rise in polymer materials for 3D printing It’s the plastic materials for 3D printing that have been preparing for substantial growth in 2019. Major material manufacturers are playing a big role in this movement. The rise of the application-driven approach towards innovation in 3D printing is a contributing factor. As industries identify relevant applications for 3D printing, material manufacturers will be driven to develop and certify new materials to suit those applications. The rise of manufacturing applications, as opposed to prototyping ones, is fueling a growth in materials development. The same rise is also likely to bring a new challenge:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.73
April 28, 2016
…and electronics (90%), food and consumer goods (82%), and plastics and rubber (44%) industries all experienced sizable increases over the same period in 2015. While it is still the largest industry in terms of volume for robotics, orders to the automotive industry grew only 1% in the first quarter of 2016. In terms of applications, the biggest increases were realized in spot welding (31%), assembly (15%), and material handling (6%). “As the technology behind robots is evolving, the number of tasks they are able to perform is increasing,” Burnstein said. “Today more than ever, robots can handle complex tasks at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.48
July 20, 2022
…parts or products. Wrapping: Robots can wrap products in plastic or other materials. Gluing: Articulated robots apply glue or other adhesives to products. Sealing: They can also seal products in packaging. Welding: From moving and holding items to welding them together, robots are increasingly popular in metalwork. Cutting, folding, and shaping: Pick-and-place robots can manipulate materials such as cardboard or plastic. Die cutting: Like welding, robots are used to die-cut products. Stamping and printing: Pick-and-place robots can stamp or print on products or packaging. Pick-and-place robots are versatile machines that can be used in a variety of settings. They offer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.38
July 22, 2019
…have use for individualized decorative trim in vehicles and plastic design products, according to the company. For users, 4D_Additive makes it easy to define textures on the CAD model, simply choosing the desired B-Rep areas and a matching texture from the database. The fineness and position of the structure can be visually adjusted on the component. The software automatically ensures distortion-free projection of the grain over surface boundaries. The graphical representation allows the assessment of the designed geometry and fuels the creative process in the design of new parts. The tool reads CAD data from all common systems such as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.34
December 21, 2022
…cost-effective systems. AMT said it serves manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical, alternative energy, fabricated metal, industrial machinery, rubber and plastics, food and beverage, and other industries.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.31
June 15, 2022
…automates “visual inspection and defect inspection on metals and plastics,” according to its website. The startup is a spin-off of Covision Lab, which is backed by seven multinational technology companies, including Durst, Microtec, alupress, TTControl Hydac International, Microgate, Mirco Photon Devices, and Barbieri. Covision Quality said its customers include manufacturers in the “downstream industry,” including GKN Powder Metallurgy and Aluflexpack. Its partners include NVIDIA, the German AI Association, Tum.ai, and iMAGE S. Covision Quality has made a lot of strides in the nearly three years since its founding, said Franz Tschimben, CEO of Covision Lab. He told Robotics 24/7 that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.23
November 18, 2019
…3D printing market today, encompassing powder bed fusion, advanced plastic and metal filaments, and the latest photopolymers. From Q1 2020 the B3DPS portfolio will be complemented by an advanced flexible coating: This is well suited to flexible materials such as elastic Ultrasint TPU 01, developed in collaboration with HP for their Jet Fusion 3D-printer. The new coating can be used in special applications and will be available from Forward AM in black, white, metallic silver and transparent. Forward AM is also set to expand its thermoplastic Ultrafuse filament portfolio, starting with the test-marketing of Ultrafuse TPU 95A, Ultrafuse ABS ESD…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.23
July 23, 2019
…has chosen DuraForm ProX HST Composite, a fiber-reinforced engineered plastic that combines rigidity and thermal resistance and is designed for the manufacture of structural elements, housings, coatings, covers, knobs, handles, masks, equipment and internal components for the automotive industry. “The implementation of this new technology dedicated to 3D printing, with a second machine already optioned, is just one of many upgrades that we have planned for 2019 and that will allow us to respond even more thoroughly to the demands of this market, where we register a vertical growth with runs that involve thousands of units,” says Rigamonti. Weerg Srl…
