ABB today opened its refitted U.S. robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the U.S. and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the U.S. market, which is predicted to…
Comau and Leonardo use cognitive robotics for inspection of mission-critical aeronautical structures
The increasing push for faster processes, better control, and higher quality in the aerospace industry necessitates a new generation of advanced automation designed to automate complex processes that, until a short time ago, could only be done manually. When it comes to testing critical structures such as helicopter blades, for example, the potential benefits of…
Bins in eight seconds: A warehouse transformation story
What’s an AS/AR implementation project really like? This Q&A reveals tips and unexpected challenges when switching from manual to automated. Warehouse automation technology is gaining traction in the U.S. to strengthen supply chains, reduce reliance on labor, and manage peak seasons and unforeseen events more efficiently. However, companies are still relatively slow to adopt and…
Light conveyor platform bridges fixed systems with flexible AMRs
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can streamline material handling in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and more, yet many facilities still primarily rely on conveyor systems. To serve as a flexible bridge between fixed conveyors and production lines, Interroll designed a light conveyor platform (LCP) to facilitate the handling of lightweight goods with AMRs from Mobile Industrial Robots…
Smart robotic automation solutions from ABB to support sustainability targets for Volvo Cars
ABB to supply over 1,300 robots including functional packages to Volvo Cars for the next generation of electric vehicles. ABB’s new family of energy-efficient large robots and OmniCore controllers will help Volvo Cars deliver energy savings of up to 20% and achieve its ambitious sustainability targets. Deployment will start in 2024 at Volvo Cars’ production…
ABB Robotics partners with XtalPi to build intelligent automated laboratories
ABB Robotics and XtalPi have entered a strategic partnership to produce a range of automated laboratory workstations in China. The new, automated laboratories will boost the productivity of R&D processes in biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering and chemistry, and new energy materials. “Our collaboration with XtalPi marks another milestone for ABB’s collaborative robots in the life sciences…
Brightpick explains machine vision and AI in intelligent warehouse automation
Brightpick unveiled new details about the proprietary world-class machine vision and AI that are critical for the seamless operation of its Brightpick Autopicker robots. The technologies are used for everything from scanning totes (bins) to create 3D models for future picking of items, to determining ideal picking angles for both totes and individual items. The…
ABB launches IRB 930 SCARA robot to transform pick-and-place and assembly operations
• Designed to meet growth opportunities in key markets including electronics, automotive, and renewable energy production • Delivers 10% increase in throughput compared to other SCARA robots in its class by handling more and heavier workpieces at once • Offers 200% stronger push-down capability for force-intensive operations – improving productivity and product quality ABB Robotics…
KUKA next-generation mobile robotics come to MODEX 2024
KUKA Robotics will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in booth B4003 at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The KUKA KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform revolutionizes automation for intralogistic optimization. The KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle (AGV) advances industrial logistics with laser scanners and 3D object detection to meet…
ABB extends no-code Wizard Easy Programming to industrial robots
· ABB first manufacturer to offer intuitive, block-based no-code programming for cobots and the full range of six-axis industrial robots. · First-time users can program their collaborative and industrial robots within minutes for free. · System integrators and other expert users can develop, share, and customize advanced programs for application-specific functionality. ABB Robotics has extended…
AGV and AMR are becoming more complex
Industry 4.0 and Intralogistics 4.0. change the production environment and thus impact AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots). To enable the industry to keep pace with trends through quick and cost-efficient development, Markus Fenn and Prof. Dr. Stefan May developed Eduard, a teaching and prototyping platform that can be used to map…
A3 releases more safety standards for industrial mobile robots
Workplace safety is a growing concern as more warehouses become automated. The new ANSI/A3 R15.08-2-2023 focuses on mobile robot systems integration. As the use of mobile robots continues to surge in industrial settings, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has unveiled the second installment of its flagship safety standard for industrial mobile robots. R15.08-2, the American…
The future of aerospace manufacturing rides on an AGV
Automated Precision Inc. (API) is proud to announce a transformative approach to aerospace manufacturing inspections with its Dynamic 9D LADAR mounted on an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV). The aerospace sector, known for its rigorous quality standards and precision manufacturing requirements, has long sought ways to automate its processes for faster, more accurate data collection. API’s…
ABB expands education offering with launch of the IRB 1090
• New IRB 1090 robot, authenticated by STEM.org is designed to upskill students for the future of work • Industrial education robot, powered by ABB’s OmniCore controller, includes the latest advancements in robotics such as energy-saving power grid feedback solutions • 100 free RobotStudio® premium licenses included with purchase of IRB 1090 robot ABB Robotics…
Open robot mechanics and adaptive automation at PackExpo
Productivity and flexibility for personalized packaging with B&R Codian Automation specialist B&R is using this year’s PackExpo exhibition in Las Vegas to feature open solutions with Codian robot mechanics, now integrated and rebranded within B&R. The Codian portfolio of delta configurations, including class-leading hygienic models, is open to any control platform and can be incorporated…
New igus energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms
igus is launching a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution is made of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free according to ISO Class 2 even in high-speed applications. It is also stronger and more user-friendly than classic corrugated hoses. In electronics production, tiny particles invisible…
Mitsubishi debuting new 3D Bin Picking Multi-Robot Demo at PACK EXPO 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be in attendance in booth #N-10011 at PACK EXPO 2023 demonstrating automation solutions for consumer-packaged goods and life sciences customers and OEMs. In addition to the Factory Automation Wall, showcasing Mitsubishi Electric’s complete line of factory automation products, a new 3D Bin Picking robot demo will be presented. Collision avoidance and…
Formic automates ICON Injection Molding for 20% production boost, 40% OpEx reduction
Formic, accelerating the adoption of automation across American manufacturing, announces its automation partnership with ICON Injection Molding following the successful deployment of Formic’s Tend solution. Arizona-based ICON Injection Molding, which produces plastic parts for laboratory use and defense equipment for clients like Axon, recognized the need to automate but was unable to overcome the barriers…
KUKA highlights processing, palletizing, and logistics automation at PACK EXPO
In several working demonstrations, KUKA Robotics will showcase various innovative automation solutions for specific handling applications during PACK EXPO 2023 in booth C-3236 Central Hall. For primary food processing, KUKA will spotlight its KR 3 Delta HM Hygienic robot and, in a bag palletizing cell, its KR IONTEC robot. Also, for palletizing and depalletizing, the…
Leuze technology report: Dynamic interactions made safe
During automated material transfer between robot cells and automated guided vehicles, people must not stray into the danger zone unnoticed. An innovative solution by Leuze secures the transfer stations by means of dynamic protective field adjustment. This makes additional safety measures such as barriers and fences unnecessary. Risk-free full automation In smart factories, the flow…
KUKA adds training resource to FABTECH 2023
KUKA will feature its ready2_educate_arc education cart that includes a KR AGILUS and Lincoln R450 welder at FABTECH 2023. The all-in-one cart is mobile, fits through standard-size doors, can be used without the welder for general training purposes, and can even be used for the manufacturing of smaller parts. The cart also features a fume…
KUKA’s Mobile Robotic Solution for Increased Chip Production at SEMICON West 2023
Fabricators continue to seek ways to improve operational efficiency and increase output to meet surging demand for semiconductor chips. To allow them to do so, KUKA Robotics will present its mobile robotic solution developed in partnership with the world’s largest semiconductor fabricators during the Semicon West show, July 8-10. The innovative mobile solution reliably transfers…
Celera Motion unveils new Omni+ direct drive motor for robots
Celera Motion, an award-winning business unit of Novanta Inc., today announced a new version of its innovative direct drive motor platform, the Omni+TM Series. The Omni+ 130 mm motor becomes the largest of the series, known as the world’s most advanced direct drive frameless motor kits. All offer the highest torque density and ultra-low cogging…
ABB’s latest GoFa cobots set new benchmark with heavier payloads, longer reach
ABB has launched two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 open new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency. Handling payloads of up to 10 and 12 kilograms with market-leading repeatability, the cobots accomplish an expanded range of tasks in close collaboration with factory workers,…
Grocery fulfillment giant picks a bright future
After a successful pilot in Prague, Brightpick’s AI-powered warehouse robots will automate order picking, consolidation, and dispatch for Rohlik Group, one of Europe’s largest e-grocers. The human hand is said to have 27 degrees of freedom — and as any robot designer will tell you, that’s not an easy thing to replicate cost-effectively. “Replacing the…