Sat.Aug 06, 2022 - Fri.Aug 12, 2022

article thumbnail

Robot Vision System Options

Automation World

If you need your robot to pick and place different objects or handle objects in different orientations, you’ll need a robot vision system. Understanding the differences among 2D, 3D, and 2.5D cameras is a major factor in your vision system choice.

Robotics 290
article thumbnail

ITT expands portfolio with acquisition of Clippard cylinder product line

Design World

ITT Inc. has announced it acquired Clippard Instrument Laboratories’ product lines of durable, low maintenance, and cost-competitive interchangeable pneumatic cylinders. The product lines include stainless steel, brass and aluminum cylinders and volume tanks. These industry-leading components will expand ITT’s Compact Automation product offering of air cylinders, linear and rotary actuators used in applications such as robotics,… The post ITT expands portfolio with acquisition of Clippard

Robotics 264
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Telexistence to install AI re-stocking robots in 300 convenience stores across Japan

Robotics Automation News

Telexistence has started the mass production of its originally developed artificial intelligence robot, TX SCARA, to be installed in 300 FamilyMart stores, Japan’s top-tier convenience store chain in major metropolitan areas, starting later this month, validating its AI-based “robot-as-a-service” solution for grocery retailers. TX SCARA was created to do the specific task of restocking refrigerated […].

article thumbnail

Small business automation – why palletizing should be a priority

Universal Robots

Palletizing is the epitome of the kind of physically demanding and repetitive work that increases the chance of workplace injury when done for hours on end.

article thumbnail

5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

article thumbnail

How Automation Professionals Can Support Ukraine

Automation World

The goal is not to just donate money or goods, but to provide support on a professional basis to help Ukrainian system integrators keep their businesses and families alive.

article thumbnail

ASTM International awards $10,000 scholarships to four students

Design World

Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of various applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2022 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Diana Wyman is pursuing her Ph.D. in fiber and polymer science at North Carolina State University.

More Trending

article thumbnail

What one Texas metal fabricator learned about having a robotic bending cell

The Fabricator

Garland, Texas metal fabrication shop TPI turned to a SafanDarley Mini Cell robotic press brake to stay on top of its bending jobs. The automation investment was a big step in the company’s growth.

Robotics 128
article thumbnail

Explosive Robot Growth Expected, New DIY Robot Tech Emerges

Automation World

Beckhoff introduces a new modular, customizable robot technology amid dramatic increases in robot use to address workforce, quality, and throughput issues.

Robotics 246
article thumbnail

New economical linear modules for lighter loads

Design World

Bosch Rexroth is now offering linear modules for small handling applications with its new new SHB and SHL models. These modules are suitable for more than factory automation; they are designed for lighter load applications, such as in medical labs, universities and vision systems. With simple USB to laptop connectivity, monitoring and controlling are easy to achieve.

article thumbnail

Acieta unveils new collaborative robotic system for welding

Robotics Automation News

Acieta has unveiled a new collaborative robotic system for welding. The company says the new “FastARC” cobot can pay back customers’ investment “in as little as six months”. Acieta says that “everyone is struggling to hire and retain good laborers, especially those with welding skills”. But when the position is unfilled, a welding system sits […].

Robotics 131
article thumbnail

Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

article thumbnail

The road to a circular economy is paved with recycled tyre rubber

Manufacturer's Monthly

Engineers in Melbourne have discovered a way to replace conventional aggregates in concrete such as gravel and crushed rock with rubber from discarded tyres that meets building codes. . The team from RMIT University says the new greener and lighter concrete also promises to reduce manufacturing and transportation costs significantly and boost the circular economy. .

article thumbnail

Auto supplier Gissing enters Chapter 11, owes Tesla $13.3M

Plastics News

Bingham Farms, Mich.-based auto supplier Gissing North America LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with up to $100 million in liabilities, including $13.3 million owed to Tesla Inc. Under an agreement pending approval, however, the electric vehicle behemoth and other customers, including General Motors Co., have agreed to keep the supplier afloat until it is sold.

Cargo 127
article thumbnail

PTDA welcomes new member, MEM Industrial

Design World

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, has welcomed a new member company. MEM Industrial, LLC (Wichita, Kan.) began in 2003 as a rebuild shop for electric motors, gearboxes and pumps. In 2015, the company opened a parts side–Midwest Industrial Supplies.

Form 162
article thumbnail

Stäubli Robotics and Quantum Surgical partner to develop robotic platform for cancer surgery

Robotics Automation News

Stäubli Robotics and Quantum Surgical, an innovative surgical robotic company, is developing an innovative solution, a combination of powerful software and robotic platform for minimally invasive therapies in liver cancer. This strategic partnership aims to combine this “savoir-faire” to strengthen the role of robotics in minimally invasive cancer treatments and to build a “world leader”, […].

Robotics 129
article thumbnail

The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

article thumbnail

The manufacturing community holds conflicted views on tariffs

The Fabricator

As metal fabricators and other manufacturers debate the effectiveness of tariffs, the U.S. International Trade Commission announces its own investigation into the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs and the Section 301 tariffs on various Chinese imports.

article thumbnail

PepsiCo cuts bottle design costs, time with 3D printed mold inserts

Plastics News

Researchers say the results show complementary technologies like molding and additive manufacturing can open up new capabilities.

article thumbnail

Huco’s coupling range goes beyond “standard”

Design World

For precise equipment, ensuring an optimum coupling is vital for performance and reliability. For over 50 years Huco has offered a wide range of standard couplings designed to meet the needs of the precision automation, motion transfer, medical and laboratory sectors. However, as application demands for couplings in these industries can vary widely, Huco offers […].

article thumbnail

General Motors and Red Hat partner to develop software-defined vehicles

Robotics Automation News

Automotive giant General Motors and open source software provider Red Hat have formed a partnership to “help advance software-defined vehicles at the edge”. The companies expect to expand an ecosystem of innovation around the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux operating system foundation intended for the ongoing evolution of GM’s […].

Sourcing 128
article thumbnail

Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

article thumbnail

Prevent it, react to it, talk about it: Safety in the metal fabrication shop

The Fabricator

Soft-tissue injuries cost metalworking and other manufacturing companies millions every year, but heeding the early warning signs can save employees and business owners at any facility a lot of aches and pains.

article thumbnail

STEM camps focus on 'molding kids for success'

Plastics News

Core Technology CEO Geoff Foster: "We're reaching out to touch the underrepresented kids who can't afford STEM camps. A high percent of them are from low-income areas. Unfortunately, for some, the lunch is their best meal of the day.

119
119
article thumbnail

Inside Honeywell’s Advanced Recycling Research

Plastics Today

Extensive R&D operations near Chicago include a pilot plant dedicated to optimizing chemical recycling for mixed material plastic packaging.

124
124
article thumbnail

5 Best Time Tracking Apps to Automate Your Remote Workspace

Robotics Automation News

A PwC study found that AI will potentially contribute about $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Another survey by Accenture reported that 84 percent of C-suite executives admitted that leveraging AI is key to achieving their objectives. The report shows how companies are embracing AI automation to transform how they do business. AI […].

article thumbnail

Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.

article thumbnail

Ohio 3D printing company grows by focusing on the bigger picture

The Fabricator

Zac DiVencenzo and Dan Fernback met as engineering students in college at Youngstown State University and, shortly after graduation, opened an additive manufacturing company, JuggerBot.

article thumbnail

New subsidy helps manufacturers cut costs, boost sustainability

Manufacturer's Monthly

Queensland manufacturers are boosting sustainability and cutting costs by reducing energy, water and waste through a state government subsidy. . Queensland minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher, said many manufacturing businesses want to streamline resource use and shrink their carbon footprint, but don’t know where to start. .

article thumbnail

Next-Gen Cleanflake Recycling Technology Debuts

Plastics Today

Avery Dennison is first label manufacturer to enable rigid plastic recycling for its polymer films portfolio, which could divert 200 billion plastic containers from landfill.

article thumbnail

Benefits of cryptocurrency mingling with the real estate sector

Robotics Automation News

The virtual currencies are the best way to invest in real estate. They allow you to have more control over your investment and make it more transparent for other investors to see. The real estate industry is one of the most profitable industries in 2018. The growth it has seen over the past few years […].

119
119
article thumbnail

How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

article thumbnail

Online platform, new shop a part of California welder’s efforts to boost women in welding

The Fabricator

Tiffany Noel Orff wants to see more women in welding, as currently they comprise a significantly small portion of the workforce. She hopes her new welding facility in southern California will help in some way.

111
111
article thumbnail

Clean energy conference to tackle renewables, hydrogen

AU Manufacturing

Media Release. Future Energy Week will bring about 400 delegates from national and international companies, governments and academia for the event in November. It’s the second year the Tonsley Future Energy Consortium has hosted the event, which is hosted at the Tonsley Innovation Hub in Adelaide, South Australia. On the table for discussion are topics around hydrogen energy, the future of mobility, food, energy and water and the “energy trilemma”, which refers to making energy affordable, susta

Form 107
article thumbnail

Internet protocols are the new frontier for Ethernet

Control Engineering

Ethernet Insights. Ethernet has become the main communications protocol in manufacturing for a long time and now companies are using Internet of Things (IoT) protocols to improve communications. IoT communications has many benefits, but it also needs enhanced security and protocol efficiency because more systems are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks.

Form 105
article thumbnail

Amazon to acquire iRobot for $1.7 billion

Robotics Automation News

Amazon and iRobot have entered into a “definitive merger agreement” under which Amazon will acquire iRobot. iRobot is the well known maker of innovative cleaning products for the home, including the Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. iRobot says it has continued to innovate with every product generation, solving hard problems to help give customers valuable time […].

Robotics 116
article thumbnail

Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.