Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A little marketing news plus a note about ABB extending its robotic reach. ABB is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated offering of robots, AMRs and machine automation solutions. ASTI Mobile Robotics’ solutions are now rebranded and integrated into ABB’s portfolio, grouped under the Flexley name.

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DO Supply

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Mitsubishi servo drives are well known for their great performance, accuracy, and dependability, which can improve industrial automation. Because of all these capabilities, Mitsubishi servo drives are crucial to optimizing contemporary industrial automation processes. For instance, the MELSERVO-JN line of low-power drives (0.05

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 22, 2025

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reports that the global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of US$ 16.5 The organization has shared the top five trends for the robotics industry for 2025. The organization has shared the top five trends for the robotics industry for 2025.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Martel foods automates its sandwich lidding line. As a long-time customer of Grote Company, they turned to the food processing equipment manufacturer to help automate this process. The project involved developing a robotic sandwich “lidding” solution. It works seamlessly with the rest of the Grote equipment on the line.”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 20, 2025

At Manufacturing Automation Tech Day, KUKA showcased its newest AMRs the KMP 600P, KMP 1500P and KMP 3000P. KUKA Robotics opened its doors to more than 200 people for Manufacturing Automation Tech Day at the companys North American headquarters in Shelby Township, Michigan on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 27, 2024

In the vast and complex world of manufacturing, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics marks a significant turning point. From the assembly lines of automotive giants to the delicate operations in electronics manufacturing, AI […]

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 29, 2022

To make this switch possible, these companies relied on people working on an assembly line. It would have been too challenging for a robot to make this transition because robots are […].

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 14, 2024

. | Source: Comau Comau last week announced the worldwide launch of SmartReach Comau, its new TPX Robot Teach Pendant, and its new in.Grid digital platform, all for ease of use. The company made the announcements at BI-MU, an Italian exhibition for metalworking, machine tools, robots, automation systems, and additive manufacturing. “As

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Prototype of the Eyeonic Trace Laser Line Scanner, designed to provide submillimeter depth precision for next-generation warehouse automation, robotics, farming, construction and manufacturing applications. The new Eyeonic Trace Laser Line Scanner provides better depth precision than the human eye,” he added.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the seven newly created schools is the School of Manufacturing and Automation , offering programs tailored to meet the demands of the manufacturing and automation sectors. Today, the best quality products are made by automated machines, using processes that are designed by people. However, that is no longer the case.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) automate repetitive and physically demanding tasks, freeing up your team to focus on more complex and value-added activities within the shop. AMRs Assist in Overcome Intralogistics Challenges KUKA Robotics Corp.s

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Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

Robot insights The International Federation of Robotics highlights several trends on the robotics industry and where the future lies. Robots continue to grow in manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) highlights five trends for the robot industry for 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 30, 2022

For manufacturers and others, tow-lines for assembly line conveyance deliver solid ROI, but AGVs and AMRs can provide equal efficiencies and value, with the added benefits of greater scalability and flexibility. The post AGVs & AMRs as Alternatives to Tow Line Conveyance appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 1, 2022

As Masayuki (Masa) Mase, country manager for Universal Robots Oceania, explained: “Dull, dangerous, and dirty jobs should not be left to employees to fulfil. It’s imperative that businesses take a careful look at the signs of stress and strain injuries among workers to decide whether it’s time to pivot to automation.”.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 15, 2023

Vision-guided robot (VGR) insights. Vision-guided robot (VGR) technology has grown thanks to advanced in RGBD cameras, which allow the robot to accurately acquire 3D models. VGRs also are more flexible than traditional robots and the vision systems can make them safer, as well. Flexibility is another benefit of VGRs.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: PIA Automation Medical devices require precise and consistent manufacturing. PIA Automation Holding GmbH, a provider of modular assembly lines and process automation, is highlighting the development of its V-RAC module, which can be adjusted to handle various drug-delivery devices.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Implementing 5G and mobile edge computing is helping companies reap the benefits of automated technological solutions through digital transformation. AI and ML usage in assembly lines increases efficiency, reduces costs and improves accuracy. Developing smart assembly lines. Learning Objectives. Courtesy: Verizon.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In a new report, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) analyzed the top five trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023. IFR shared in a press statement that the stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.5 The following are the top 5 trends in robotics, according to IFR.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 24, 2024

Several of my professional contacts have reached out to ask: Are collaborative robots really just for small and medium-sized companies then? That’s why “new age” robotics, led by collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ), has been a game changer for many small to midsize enterprises.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 12, 2024

Credit: FlexQube China will grant FlexQube’s patent for its unique Navigator autonomous mobile robot (AMR). “It is gratifying that we are further strengthening our patent protection for our unique robot system,” Per Augustsson, commercial product owner AMR, FlexQube.

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Transporting parts and materials to assembly lines and between manufacturing cells is one of the industry’s most complex and inefficient tasks, often resulting in production bottlenecks.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 20, 2023

A key aspect of this transformation is the increasing automation of manual processes, with motion control playing a pivotal role in driving this shift, says Beckhoff experts. Motion control is a specialised area of automation that precisely controls the movement of individual components in a machine.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 29, 2025

This significant number of drugs is required to be order picked at the end of each production line and placed onto pallets ready for shipment back-breaking work averaging a weight of 5.8 It was made clear to people that a robot is nothing more than a stepping stone to make work easier.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The cell will provide visitors a unique interactive experience with KUKA robots that pick, place and deliver a giveaway item they pick from a tablet. Visitors to KUKAs booth #N7307 in Hall B of the North Building will experience two robotic cells designed to meet manufacturing workforce challenges for improved production.

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Automation Mag

MAY 6, 2024

Comau started offering industrial automation solutions for the automotive sector more than 50 years ago for many of the world’s biggest car manufacturers. As automation technology has changed over the years, so has its reach. For these reasons, Comau’s advanced solutions are also increasingly accessible and intuitive.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

JUNE 7, 2022

Deploy our industrial switches, routers, gateways, and access points in harsh environments like utility substations, factory assembly lines, ports, mines, and roadways. Connecting industrial assets like AGVs, factory robots, cranes, and utility substation equipment is a giant step.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

With 10% of its job openings going unfilled company-wide, Thyssenkrupp Bilstein has relied heavily on integrating automation into its workflow. That might sound strange, but at Thyssenkrupp Bilstein ’s Hamilton, Ohio, facility, the collaborative robots (cobots) that help with automation projects and part inspection are named after U.S.

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Automation Mag

MAY 23, 2023

The plant will continue to build the Civic, the gas-powered CR-V, as well as Honda engines, but the addition of the Hybrid called for an upgrade to the assembly line at the plant. “We The Alliston plant is highly automated, but Honda still employs thousands of workers.

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MEM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here, Beckhoff UK explains how automation can optimise workflow in factories as complex as a Santa’s and relieve pressure on the elves. When controlled by an industrial PC with TwinCAT software, the XTS linear transport system can move the presents through the assembly line, with its magnetically driven movers. Gartner, Inc.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here, Beckhoff UK explains how automation can optimise workflow in factories as complex as a Santa’s and relieve pressure on the elves. When controlled by an industrial PC with TwinCAT software, the XTS linear transport system can move the presents through the assembly line, with its magnetically driven movers. Gartner, Inc.

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DO Supply

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Automation is not a new concept and has been used for many years to help businesses improve efficiency, reduce human error, and increase production. Examples of early automation include the printing press, sewing machine, and assembly line for cars.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The clamps are an alternative to hydraulic clamps and provide robotic clamping, automated clamping and unclamping on automated and robotic production lines. Tightening with nutrunner clamps hold workpieces with high clamping force in machining and assembly line for instance.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

BMW Group Plant Leipzig’s first cell coating line has gone into series operation as e-component production at the site continues to gain momentum. By 2024 the two existing module assembly lines will be complemented by a third, as well as four more cell coating lines and two more high-voltage battery assembly lines.

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Metrology

MAY 29, 2023

Humatics radio frequency Microlocation technology enables the use of robotic systems in automotive moving assembly lines to deliver mission-critical automation enhancing productivity, quality and profitability.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

With full control over the network, organisations can prioritise critical applications, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure seamless integration with advanced technologies such as IoT, robotics, and AIunlocking new levels of efficiency, innovation, and scalability.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MARCH 1, 2023

Through this partnership, Ample will automate its EV Battery manufacturing with EID Robotics’ automated ANT Plant assembly line.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the specialized field of automated manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. Delta’s innovative automation solutions have significantly transformed the production capabilities of ATS srl., a leading system integrator for complete automatic lines.

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