Assembly automation

DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering technical components and automation products, announces the release of Season 3 of the Supply Chain Transformed video series, sponsored by Omron Automation and onsemi. The new season will focus on innovative technologies, including IoT, fueling the logistics industry’s future. The world of logistics is undergoing a widespread digital transformation. To streamline operations and…

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, has promoted Eric Gonzalez to senior vice president of Mexico, Canada, industry segments and business development, effective immediately. Throughout his 26-year career at Motion, Mr. Gonzalez has excelled in numerous roles. He began as…

If you are looking to add a conveyor system to increase speed, efficiency, and automation to your next packaging application, then visiting Dorner at booth N-5623 needs to be on your PACK EXPO bucket list. The show runs from Nov 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Dorner, a Columbus McKinnon brand, is a global leader…

Recently, Design World got the chance to interview Rüdiger Knevels, CEO of Rollon Group about the Rollon-Timken business and new brands that have joined the Rollon family. Though the conversation was primarily focused on the U.S. market, it also touched on Rollon’s global approach and capacity as a global brand. Rudi, what is Rollon showing…

Download the Nippon Bearing eBook NB’s standard TOPBALL® TW type is the forerunner of the TOPBALL Ultimate and it is available in a wide range of sizes. TOPBALL has 3 times the load capacity and 27 times more travel life than conventional bushings. Because it is self-aligning, it speeds manufacturing and assembly. It is a…

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group has announced the addition of M12 connector types with D coding to its line of circular connectors and circular cable assemblies. The CDM12 family includes a variety of male or female jack or plug versions with 4-pin contact position options. These M12 D-coded connectors and cables have IP67 ratings, making them suitable for harsh […]

From pacemakers to smartphones to EVs, the electric battery has become undeniably essential to modern life. Battery manufacturers are seeking smart, adaptable manufacturing solutions to help solve complex process challenges and stay flexible as battery technology develops and demand surges. Bosch Rexroth is ready to meet those challenges, combining deep battery manufacturing expertise with complete…

Pallet conveyors are hardly a new development, but the increasing speed and precision of these systems have made them the go-to conveyance option for a growing number of industries that are trying to boost throughput to keep up with demand. By Dave Giffels • Senior business development manager | Dorner Corp. Small electronics is one…

Together with high-efficiency gear motors, NORD variable frequency drives intelligently control conveyor systems with high precision regulation, motor brake management, and POSICON integrated positioning mode for synchronous operation. Electronic drive technology such as variable frequency drives and motor starters optimize automation with dynamic control of speed, precision regulation, and scalable functionality. Electronic control products from…

Hiroki Goto, Engineering Manager — NBK America LLC Low-profile screws are designed with a lower head height than typical screws. These fasteners are designed with a minimal or flush head that sits close to the surface of the material being fastened for low visibility but secure fastening. Sometimes they’re also referred to as slim head,…

For applications combining traditional automation, multi-axis coordinated motion control, and a need for data handling, a motion-optimized PLC platform provides an elegant and streamlined solution. By Kevin McClelion and Joe Scoccimaro, AutomationDirect Anyone who has had the chance to see a modern factory in action, whether in person or perhaps via an episode of the…

ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform that is faster, more precise, and more sustainable, to empower, enhance, and futureproof businesses. The OmniCore platform, the result of more than $170 million of investment in next-generation robotics, is a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration…

Both professional and vocational engineering training are evolving to address skill gaps and workforce-readiness issues. Advancing communication technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic, and new digital-transformation approaches have forever changed the way technical training in manufacturing and automation is conducted. Now analytics tools can track training progress; adaptive learning can adjust curricula to offer personalized resources; and…

When you need to convert rotary motion to linear motion, cam followers offer precision, easy mounting, reliability, and maintenance advantages. Cam followers are among the most simple yet versatile motion control components available, with applications across a broad range of industries. Despite being an essential mechanism, cam followers are often a forgotten product. However, it…

Emerson has announced its new Branson GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users the flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex, or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible with ISO-8 cleanroom environments, while an integral automation controller simplifies installation and interfaces with production robotics. The…

In 1961, Faulhaber decided to venture into the North American market — a big step for the business with the small drives. This decision has proven its worth and resulted in a successful company. Founded as Micromo in Cleveland, Ohio, the company moved to Clearwater, Florida, in the early 1990s. An important part of the…

OKW has extended its RAILTEC B range of DIN rail enclosures. There is now a new space-saving flat-profile variant for individual electronic devices that do not require multiple terminations. As such, the ends are closed for mounting customer-specified connections and interfaces such as USB, D-sub and power supply. RAILTEC B is ideal for applications including…

A “compact automation” is a mechatronic system that performs consecutive production steps autonomously. Compact refers to the millimeter and centimeter-sized range of dimensions of the products to be processed. Designing and constructing such systems is one of the core activities of the Austrian machine manufacturer STIWA. Its modular system LTM-CI has been optimized for small…

Precise positioning of semi-conductor wafers during SCARA assembly operations requires instantaneous braking and holding power while minimizing heat in the system. The latest compact and slender Miki Pulley BXR-LE brake models provide the needed perfectly controlled braking in a confined area of the system using minimal power. Cycle time is critical in semiconductor assembly. The […]

Discrete automation with motion systems and complementary forms of warehousing technologies remain core to reshoring and making supply chains more robust in the years since COVID-19. We recently asked several industry experts about trends they’re seeing in this space. Here’s what they had to say. Meet the Experts Brian Burke | Product manager III •…

ABB Robotics is continuing the expansion of its modular large robot portfolio with the introduction of the new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720. The new robots, combined with recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, offer a combined total of 46 different variants capable of handling payloads between 70 kg to 620 kg…

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we learned how certain design approaches and technologies enable sustainable operations and carbon-emissions reductions. Here, we learn how industry is working to reduce other waste and quantify the effects of their efforts. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor MEET THE EXPERTS Anant Bhat | Director — Industrial…

Power Transmission In A Digital World Each spring, the editors at Design World prepare a special issue devoted to power transmission, which we call our Power Transmission Guide. It covers the basics of power transmission by spotlighting key components such as gears, actuators, motors and other mechanical components. In a world that is growing more…

Industrial circular connectors binder designs and produces customized connectivity solutions based on specific customer requirements. The company specializes in creating solutions for use cases with unique demands that go beyond the standard scope of products listed in the binder catalog. For such applications, binder offers customized solutions that are reliable and tailored to meet the…

By Mike Santora Back in March, I had the opportunity to attend ABB’s 2024 Robotics & Automation Summit at its newly expanded U.S. Robotics headquarters just outside of Detroit. To help kick off the event, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took the stage to congratulate the company but also to speak about what the expansion means…