To address the ongoing challenge of attracting talented employees to the manufacturing workforce, KUKA Robotics will bring its educational and software simulation technologies to the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) CareerTech VISION 2022 conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 30 through Dec. 3. Visitors to booth 327, will experience KUKA’s ready2_educate…
Cost-effective labeling robot wins the ROIBOT Award 2022 from igus
Worldwide, robots are being used in an increasing number of industries. Simple, cost-effective automation solutions have become necessary for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) as well as large industrial organizations. And every two years, experts from industry and the trade press, together with igus, honor the most cost-effective, creative, and clever solutions with the ROIBOT…
New Robot Guide from KUKA streamlines the automation process
Designed to decrease the apprehension and intimidation some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new KUKA Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs. In three easy steps, users are presented with KUKA robot options based on their industry, application, and…
ABB unveils smallest industrial robot for electronics production
ABB has launched its smallest-ever industrial robot, offering new possibilities for faster, more flexible and high-quality production of wearable smart devices. With its compact size, exceptional payload and unrivaled accuracy, the new IRB 1010 offers electronics manufacturers the opportunity to increase their production of devices, including smart watches, earphones, sensors and health trackers through automation.…
FANUC demonstrates robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and palletizing at Pack Expo
FANUC America, a manufacturer of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, will highlight its latest robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and palletizing at Pack Expo Chicago, Oct. 23-26 in booth #N6116. New: FANUC DR-3iB/6 Stainless Delta Robot Handling Protein At Pack Expo, the DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS robot will use 3DV iRVision and iRPickTool line tracking software…
ABB invests in Scalable Robotics and user-friendly welding systems
ABB is entering into a strategic partnership with U.S.-based startup Scalable Robotics to enhance its portfolio of user-friendly robotic welding systems. Through 3D vision and embedded process understanding, the Scalable Robotics technology allows customers to easily program welding robots without the need for coding. ABB Technology Ventures (ATV), the venture capital unit of ABB, will…
igus acquires majority stake in Commonplace Robotics
igus is expanding through investments in its Low-Cost Automation and has now acquired the majority shares in Commonplace Robotics based in Bissendorf near Osnabrück. As an integrator, Commonplace Robotics specializes in intuitive control systems and software and power electronics for robotics, both in industry and in education. The two companies have been cooperating intensively for…
Beckhoff to highlight ATRO, MX-System and Adaptive Automation at PACK EXPO 2022
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…
Q&A With HELU: Robotic Dress Packs
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 rebrands autonomous mobile robot portfolio
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…
Robot recreates artwork in automotive application
ABB Robotics has collaborated with two world-renowned artists, eight-year-old Indian child prodigy Advait Kolarkar and Dubai-based digital design collective Illusorr, to create the world’s first robot-painted art car. ABB’s PixelPaint technology has, without human intervention, perfectly recreated Advait’s swirling, monochromatic design, and Illusorr’s tri-color geometrical patterns. Equipped with 1,000 nozzles in the printer head, ABB’s…
New headquarters for FANUC Mexico in Aguascalientes
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…
Beckhoff Introduces ATRO, the highly modular, fully customizable industrial robot
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 introduces the UR+ certified multi-axis cobot system
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…
NVIDIA to discuss edge to cloud computing at Robotics Summit
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…
Festo and MassRobotics leading healthcare robotics innovation
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 partner to speed up AMR development
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.…
Robotics Summit & Expo announces discounted academic registration
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…
Teradyne’s Robotics Summit keynote to discuss how cobots can solve labor crisis
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…
ABB Robotics showcases future of retail using recovered marine plastic
• 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…
6-axis stage based on precision hexapod micro-robot is designed for new nano-positioning applications
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…
Autonomous navigation – with millimeter precision from Faulhaber
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…
ROIBOT 2022: igus is looking for the most innovative and cost-effective uses for low-cost robotics
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…
What trends will change robotic automation in 2022?
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…
Large DIY palletizing gantry robot from igus at a small price
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…