Control Engineering

APRIL 14, 2023

At Promat 2023, Patrick Varley, product marketing manager for robotics at Mitsubishi Electric, demonstrated a line of selective compliance articulated robot arm (SCARA) robots with enhanced safety features aimed at companies that have little previous experience with automation.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Compliance Function 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Robots insights. Researchers at West Virginia University have developed a robot that is meant to protect retail workers from getting injured on the job. The robots are also building on previous research and are going to be driving through terrain to estimate where potential hazards are.

Robotics 59

Robotics Robotics Aerospace Function 59

Control Engineering

JANUARY 27, 2023

Robotics insights Cornell University researchers have developed a system of fluid-driven actuators that enable soft robots to achieve more complex motions by using viscous fluid. This technique also helps reduce the need for explicit computation, which makes the robot more robust and less expensive to manufacture.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Function Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 18, 2023

Robotics insights Researchers have developed a gripping device for robots that can pick up very delicate and fragile objects or items up to 14 pounds, giving it added versatility. The strength of robotic grippers is generally measured in payload-to-weight ratio,” Yin says. graduate from NC State.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Function Pharmaceutical 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Robotics insights Researchers led by Hangbo Zhao have developed a highly stretchable sensor using 3D electrodes inspired by origami folding patterns. The sensors can measure a strain range up to three times higher than typical sensors, making them valuable for applications in soft robotics, wearable electronics, prosthetics, and biomedicine.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Electronics Function 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Robotics insights. Work is being done toward having groups of robots that are capable of assembling larger structures such as buildings and even robots. Developing this kind of system requires intelligence to be built into the robots themselves so they can operate well as a team. There’s just the structure.”.

Robotics 59

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Electronics 59

Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

Robotics insights The next stage in the evolution of robotics is mobility and autonomous operation. Modular individual transport (MIT) systems and automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems help manufacturers become more flexible and abopens up a new range of opportunities for manufacturing companies.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Learning Objectives Watch video to see robots, vision and controller work as a system to pick faster, avoid collisions See differences in redesigned, lighter tablet-styled robot teach pendant with higher resolution, updated capabilities. Courtesy: Mark T.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Benchmarking 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Sensors play a vital role with implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions and act as the eyes, ears and fingers of the robots. When trying to simplify robot startups, sensor-level networks are imperative and there are several network types that can help with this process. Courtesy: CFE Media. Sensor-level networks.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Smart manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

JUNE 6, 2023

Motion control and robotics insights Motion control and robotics maintenance requires strong understand of all the components and mechanisms in a motor and a robot, which are sometimes intertwined. Drives and controllers generally have built- in diagnostic functions to detect problems with the motor or attached load.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Function 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 18, 2022

Robotics Insights. Automation’s role is growing in manufacturing due to increased demand and a skills gap problem that is only growing. Robots are playing a key role in narrowing the gap. As robots get smaller and smarter, they are becoming more autonomous, which increases their value and their skillset on the plant floor.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Logistics Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 12, 2022

Robotics Insights. Robots are being used more often in manufacturing applications to handle dull, dirty and dangerous tasks and make them more automated. If used well, robots and humans can work together and humans are given the freedom to perform tasks that are more fulfilling. That’s our goal.”.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Manufacturing Assembly Line 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand the advantages of an integrated robot, artificial intelligence and machine vision package to better enable robotic item picking. See robot integration with flexible motion platforms and how it might be used in applications. See related video. Courtesy: Mark T.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Pharmaceutical 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Robotics insights Engineers at CU Boulder have designed a miniature robot that weighs less than a ping-pong ball and can fit in a human’s hand. Right now, the machine has four legs, but its modular design could allow the team to build a spider-like robot with eight legs. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Fit Form 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

The integration of AI into autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) provides room to maneuver when it comes to transporting components and products between the different stages of production. Earlier this year, ABB’s (Ann Arbor, MI) Marc Segura, who is president of the ABB Robotics Division, commented on the new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024.

Cargo 52

Cargo Logistics Robotics Robotics 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 5, 2023

Motion control insights Mobile automation can help manufacturers improve their safety operations, which have become more automated with the robots of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). For example, there was substantial growth in the mobile robot industry in 2021. Look at mobile robots.

Robotics 59

Robotics Robotics Function Automation 59

Control Engineering

AUGUST 2, 2023

Robotics insights Researchers have developed a machine-learning approach to make controlling a robot or autonomous vehicle more efficient and effective in dynamic environments. This could help robots and autonomous vehicles’ use be more widespread in environments where there are a lot of people or in tight quarters.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Fit Function 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 11, 2023

Cybersecurity, analytics, integrating manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and robotics to combat the labor shortage are among the key trends shaping the industry’s future. Industrial automation, including state-of-the-art motion controllers, need to effectively share data.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 90

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Artificial Intelligence 90

Control Engineering

JUNE 3, 2023

However, it can be deconstructed into two main themes: safe human-robot interaction (HRI) to achieve higher productivity and an increased level of autonomous mobility for material and goods transportation. Robots can pose a variety of hazards to workers. These themes are ultimately enabled by modern sensor technologies.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Robotics Robotics Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can help manufacturers. AMR insights Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can play a key role in manufacturing because of their name: They’re autonomous and do not require constant human intervention the way an automated guided vehicle (AGV) would.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Robotics 52

Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Manufacturing optimization insights Manufacturing technologies are getting more sophisticated in their capabilities, but they’re also getting easier to use so they’re more accessible. Collaborative robots are taking on more industrial robot capabilities, but are still able to work in tandem with humans as needed.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 52

Control Engineering

APRIL 26, 2023

Learning Objectives Motion control advances, robotics help warehousing, distribution centers and logistics in factories, as shown by ProMat 2023 exhibitors. Garret Place, business development, robotics perception at ifm efector, said manufacturing demand continues to outpace labor availability leading to more automation.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Automation Robotics Robotics 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 2, 2023

The controllers enhance the architecture with a real-time kernel, higher RAM and options for terabytes of removable media, as well as extended functions, such as spreading tasks across multiple cores and running third-party software alongside the PLC. These robots will supplement labor during peak times or overnight for 24/7 productivity.

Automation 98

Automation Pharmaceutical Bottleneck Industry 4.0 98

Control Engineering

JUNE 9, 2023

A neural network is basically a function that maps input data to output data, and the areas of controls and optimization have a lot of principled methods for analyzing complicated dynamics and functions,” Xu said. Xu also is developing a new active learning-based course for UW-Madison students focused on safety control in robotics.

Control Algorithm 52

Control Algorithm Artificial Intelligence Function Robotics 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A); Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B); and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). Buena Park, CA) will introduce the new EGB 1303 ARse bending robot at Booth A1304.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing Form Manufacturing Automation 98

Control Engineering

APRIL 12, 2023

A robot demonstrated pick-and-place capabilities with a diverse range of products in a bin. A diversity of robots, vision systems and end-of-arm tooling (EoAT) may be used. Offline robotic programming can be performed within safety zones then downloaded to any brand robot.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Artificial Intelligence Warehousing 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Improved methods for using sensors in robots. Efficiency, flexibility and visibility can be improved in manufacturing plants by using sensor-level networks to enable sensors in robots to collect better data and more of it. SCARA robot technology benefits. The importance of a process functional ecosystem.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 40

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence 40

Automation Mag

DECEMBER 12, 2023

T he Canadian manufacturing industry is well aware of the importance of embracing artificial intelligence (AI). As it has evolved, it has opened new pathways to transform how the industry functions and grows. So, where does Canadian manufacturing stand today? They’re doing things but they’re not necessarily working smart.

Manufacturing 61

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Discrete manufacturing Supply Chain 61

Control Engineering

APRIL 18, 2023

More complex systems include servomechanisms, robotics, and machine vision. There are many different types of packaging machines, robots, pumps, conveyors, and material handling machines that have similar concepts behind them. Machines can be video recorded to analyze operations; motion can be slowed to examine functionality in detail.

Automation 52

Automation Bill of Materials Function Robotics 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Pavilions are dedicated to 3D/additive manufacturing; finishing; forming & fabricating; METALFORM; robotics & industrial automation; tube & pipe; welding; and welding automation. The PC controls also allow for a wide range of programming, functionality, customer information, and virtually unlimited program storage.

Automation 52

Automation Form Robotics Robotics 52

Control Engineering

JANUARY 22, 2023

This means using a voltmeter to first test a known live circuit (verifying the meter is functioning correctly), then using it to check the circuit to be worked on is dead and retesting once more on the known live circuit (verifying the meter is still functioning).

Automation 52

Automation Function Compliance Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Choosing a Profirive drive does really interesting things like automatically attaching pieces of data to function blocks or simplifying multiple drive configuration. But you can have those communications coexist with a robot and absolutely high determinism and high time synchronization.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Smart manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Process control 52

Control Engineering

JULY 21, 2022

Due to staffing shortages and major supply chain issues, manufacturers are willing to emphasize automation more to meet surging demand. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used machine vision and sensing technologies to move around freely and a key part around automation when it comes to logistics.

Warehousing 105

Warehousing Logistics Automation Robotics 105