Empowering leaders in packaging, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals to conquer automation challenges, Beckhoff will showcase flexible robotics, cabinetless control systems and adaptive automation technologies at PACK EXPO International 2022. The modular Automation Technology for Robotics (ATRO) solution will appear for the first time in North America at the show from Oct. 23-26 in booth…

Robots are an integral part of the manufacturing industry worldwide to the extent that they are indispensable. In production, robots and cobots frequently encounter each other, working and interacting side by side with humans, but also performing tasks independently. The latest industrial robots move in a three-dimensional space and can therefore perform a wide variety…

ABB has launched its first range of rebranded Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) following its acquisition of mobile robot leader ASTI Mobile Robotics in 2021. Since adding AMRs to its portfolio, ABB is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated offering of robots, AMRs, and machine automation solutions. “At a time when businesses are looking…

FANUC, manufacturer of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, will host a grand opening and technology open house at its new robotics and automation headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico on July 14. The new 109 K ft2 facility will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering and customer service. The grand opening will include welcome remarks from the governor of…

With ATRO, Beckhoff presents a breakthrough concept for robotics applications. This modular system enables extreme flexibility in robot kinematics to fit essentially any application with payloads up to 10 kg and reach of up to 1.3 meters. With ATRO, users can select the exact number of axes required and quickly assemble the exact robot or…

Festo announces the development of its UR+ certified multi-axis solution for Universal Robotics (UR) cobots. The certified UR system adds up to four axes of motion beyond the UR cobot six axes, and embodies Festo precision, reliability and longevity. This solution from Festo lowers customer engineering time and speeds startup as it arrives ready to…

Amit Goel, director of product management for autonomous machines at NVIDIA, will deliver a session at the Robotics Summit & Expo. The event is focused on the technical issues involved with the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robots. The Robotics Summit & Expo takes place May 10-11 in Boston at the Boston Convention…

The Festo-MassRobotics Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program celebrates the milestones achieved by the program’s four selected global startups at the Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum. Key life sciences and robotics speakers to lead the event. The successful Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program came to an end on April 7th, 2022. The concluding ceremony will be held…

Lanner Electronics and MOV.AI are collaborating to provide Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) manufacturers with an integrated computing and software platform for optimized performance and faster AMR development and deployment. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global AMR market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 23.7 percent, reaching USD 8.70 billion in 2028.…

The Robotics Summit & Expo, produced by The Robot Report’s parent company, WTWH Media, is pleased to announce its Academic Outreach Program. The program offers academics, researchers and students at colleges, universities and research centers complimentary and discounted full conference passes. The Robotics Summit & Expo, which runs May 10-11 at the Boston Convention and…

Greg Smith, president of the Industrial Automation Group at Teradyne, is giving a keynote presentation at the Robotics Summit & Expo. The international event is focused on the technical issues involved with the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robots. The Robotics Summit & Expo takes place May 10-11 in Boston at the Boston…

• Iconic London department store to showcase future role of robotics at point of consumption • ABB robot 3D additive printing will use upcycled Parley Ocean Plastic to create range of designer items • Personalized items can be ordered on-site by customers and produced in-situ, ready for purchase The future of retail is being highlighted…

PI has added to its family of compact hexapod 6-axis stages based on the Stewart Platform principle. The H-840.G2IHP micropositioning robot is equipped with brushless precision motors for high performance and high duty cycle applications. Designed for multi-axis alignment and positioning applications in fields such as optics, photonics, aero-space, and bio-medical engineering, the hexapod micro-robotic…

In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0, intralogistics plays an increasingly important role. The precise transport of goods and materials will become a key factor in efficient production. The mobile transport systems from Evocortex perform this task with unusual means. Also decisive for the realization of their creative technical concept…

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of engineered motion plastics, will present the 2022 ROIBOT Award for the most creative application with low-cost automation (LCA) and robotics systems. The top three projects that best optimize return on investment through igus low-cost solutions or drylin actuators will be awarded. The winners will receive a robotics package of their…

With demand for robots growing as companies in multiple sectors look for new ways to enhance their productivity and competitiveness post-pandemic, ABB has compiled a set of growth predictions, looking at key trends driving demand for robots in the coming year. “The pandemic accelerated far-reaching global mega trends — from labor shortages and supply chain…

igus is expanding its broad range of low-cost automation solutions with a new drylin 3-axis linear gantry. The new XXL Large DIY 3-axis linear gantry robot from igus has an action radius of 2,000 x 2,000 x 1,500 mm and is particularly suitable for palletizing applications of up to 10 kg. Pricing for the new…

ABB is adding two new robot families to its portfolio of large robots for complex manufacturing applications. Delivering enhanced speed, accuracy, flexibility, and a more robust design including integrated process cabling, ABB’s IRB 5710 and 5720 robots deliver increased productivity and enhanced performance with higher uptime for applications including electric vehicle (EV) manufacture, foundry, forging,…

In this article, we detail how assembly, packaging, and machine-tool OEMs can keep senior plant personnel in charge of the most demanding and intricate tasks — and relegate everything else to pre-programmed work routines and automated workcells. Such approaches make copious use of cobots and augmented reality (AR) tools. By Tim LeCrone • Director of […]

As part of a $2 million National Science Foundation Grant, robots from KUKA Robotics are helping the University of Michigan (U of M) advance research that could result in robots working side-by-side with humans on building construction sites. The research involves three KUKA KR QUANTEC robots along with the company’s robot sensor interface (RSI) software,…

Mecademic is releasing firmware version 8.4 for its Meca500 industrial robotic arm. Mecademic’s firmware releases are provided free of charge, along with complimentary technical support. Joint 6 multi-rotation with Cartesian moves Although rotating Joint 6 beyond the ±180° has always been possible with the Meca500 R3, it was limited to Joint-move-commands. With this new firmware,…

SCARA robot manufacturer, Epson Robots, has announced it signed Heitek Automation, a distributor of automation products and solutions, as an official distributor of Epson Robots automation solutions. Heitek caters to a range of customers in the medical machine building, automotive, semi-conductor, packaging, industrial laundry, food and beverage, printing and machine integration industries in Arizona, Colorado,…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry faced a large-scale personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage, which put frontline workers at risk of infection. Seeing this struggle, Ontario-based integrator and tool builder Harbour Technologies pivoted their business to include a new title — PPE manufacturer. Harbour Technologies designed a robotic cell to swiftly manufacture FDA-approved isolation…

Festo reports surging interest in the Electric Series (E-Series) of intelligent magnetic grippers from Magswitch, Lafayette, Colorado. Festo has been a Magswitch distribution partner since 2019. Magswitch E-Series intelligent magnetic grippers are not electromagnets nor are they EPMs (electropermanent magnets). Magswitch E-Series units contain proprietary switching technology that enables reduced energy consumption, faster actuation, intelligent…

Motion & Control Enterprises (“MCE”) has acquired RSA and Global Controls (collectively known as “RSA”). Based in St. Charles, Illinois, RSA was founded in 1966 and is a distributor of robotics, motion control, vision systems, PLC/HMI and safety products. Global Controls is a systems integrator that supports automation and motion control projects. The company has…