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Automate Report 4: Festo Introduces Several New Products

Gary Mintchell

Festo Didactic incorporated into this demo its 360-degree robotic safety awareness package developed in partnership with SICK. Remote and Decentralized I/O Platform Festo offers both the CPX-AP-A distributed I/O and CPX-AP-I decentralized I/O.

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Kawasaki Robotics Embarks on New Automated Horizons at IMTS

Modern Machine Shop

The Astorino is a 3D printed educational robot—Kawasaki Robotics’ first entry into the educational robot space. Image source: Kawasaki Robotics Students and long-time machinists will both find robots matched to their needs at Kawasaki Robotics ’ booth.

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Researchers build flexible, soft robotic actuators

Robotics Business Review

Northwestern University engineers have developed a new soft, flexible device that makes robots move by expanding and contracting — just like a human muscle. To demonstrate their new device, called an actuator , the researchers used it to create a cylindrical, worm-like soft robot and an artificial bicep. Pranav Kaarthik, a Ph.D.

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Scape Technologies, Danish Technological Institute, and AMT join in a new EUROSTARS Project: Just in Time 3D Printing Production

i4.0 today

3D printing is a digital manufacturing technology, meaning that a large part of the production process is managed online. However, finishing the printed components still has some manual process steps. Precisely the finishing of the printed parts is something that primarily requires manual handling.

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The scope of additive manufacturing

Automation Mag

The full potential of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing technologies is yet to be leveraged in Canadian manufacturing facilities. Plastic 3D printing can be quite affordable, says Kirby. Where can manufacturers begin when considering AM and 3D printing? Are AM and 3D printing for everyone?

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From Factory Floor Hacks to Future Trends: Smart Manufacturing Week 2025

i4.0 today

From Automation & Robotics to Sustainability, Industrial Data & AI, and Product Innovation & Design these thoughtfully curated pathways make it easy to navigate the show and ensure visitors wont miss out on whats important.

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ABB to Exhibit a Selection of its Latest Robotic Innovations at IMTS 2022

Fabricating & Metal Work

In response to global trade disruptions, supply chain issues and widespread labor shortages, American manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation and robotics to achieve greater flexibility and relocate production closer to home. GoFa will perform interactive, live arc welding demos.