March 19, 2024 The first Festo automation components get their digital twin representations Faster time-to-market, more efficient engineering, more functionality and higher quality – these are the benefits of a digital twin for machine and system builders. Festo is working hard to equip its automation components with a digital twin – a digital representation in…
March 19, 2024 Explore advanced technology in 3D inspection machines at IPC APEX EXPO 2024 offering speed, reliability, and accuracy for various industries. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions will be exhibiting at IPC APEX 2024, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center from April 9th to April 11th. Attendees are invited…
March 15, 2024 Comau Showcases the Latest Innovations in Advanced Robotics and Digital Solutions at European Robotics Forum 2024 Comau will participate as a Platinum Sponsor at the 2024 edition of the European Robotics Forum (ERF), being held in Rimini (Palacongressi) from the 13th to the 15th of March, and organized by euRobotics. Specifically designed…
March 14, 2024 The MD Series AMRs are designed to automate midrange material movement applications with ease In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations….
March 13, 2024 ABB has opened its refitted US 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 US and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the US market, which…
March 12, 2024 Pilz’s innovative Key-in-pocket maintenance safeguarding system, which guarantees protection against unintended machine restarts, won third place in the Automations Best Award 2023, in the “Best Solutions” category. Readers of the media concepts “messtec drives” and “inspect” voted in their favour. Automations Best Award 2023 These were the convincing factors for the Pilz maintenance…
March 12, 2024 Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is showcasing high-efficiency wireless charging systems and smart industrial automation solutions for AGVs, e-forklifts and conveyors to foster autonomous logistics operations. Key features include a 30kW Wireless Charging System, which offers up to 95% efficiency for a broad…
March 11, 2024 Siemens has developed one of the world’s most innovative circuit protection devices with cutting-edge electronic switching technology. SENTRON ECPD (Electronic Circuit Protection Device) electronically switches off circuit faults if errors occur and, if necessary, trips the mechanical isolating contact downstream. Up to now, disconnection was handled purely through electro-mechanical elements. “This innovation…
March 11, 2024 Siemens has announced the launch of its sustainability product label approach – Siemens EcoTech – setting a new standard for transparency in the industry Siemens has announced the launch of its sustainability product label approach – Siemens EcoTech – setting a new standard for transparency in the industry. Siemens EcoTech gives customers…
March 11, 2024 CNL researchers designing a field deployable manipulator look to redefine work with radioactive materials A “hot cell” is the common term for a shielded nuclear radiation containment chamber that allows nuclear operators to safely perform work on highly radioactive materials using mechanical manipulators. The specialized facilities are not only expensive to build,…
March 11, 2024 Easy Configuration & Advanced Programmability with POSITAL’s Measuring Wheel Encoder POSITAL’s measuring wheels and accessories, combined with the company’s versatile IXARC encoders, can be a convenient and accurate way of measuring linear motion in applications such as conveyer systems or the manufacture of rolled products. Recent enhancements to POSITAL’s programmable encoders have…
Festo integrates cobots from different manufacturers in a 7th- axis solution for bin picking March 8, 2024 Festo introduces the company’s comprehensive selection of electric and pneumatic components for intralogistics motion automation – pushing and sorting, gripping and picking, and lifting and conveying “No material handling competitor comes close to Festo’s breadth of electric and…
March 8, 2024 Thanks to an adjustable sound cone and small dead zone, the new Leuze ultrasonic sensors of the 420B and 412B series can be used for many different applications. If you’re a system operator looking to reduce the number of different sensors used in your systems, the 420B and 412B series from Leuze…
March 7, 2024 How Lena Risse went from tool grinding apprentice to ANCA Female Machinist of the Year Like many people, Lena Risse didn’t know what career to pursue when she entered young adulthood in 2017. Now she’s won ANCA’s inaugural Female Machinist of the Year contest. Lena studied media technology at a university for…
March 7, 2024 The latest version of Comau Roboshop Next Gen software now fully integrates with RoboDK, bringing unparalleled benefits to the world of automation RoboDK, a pioneer in the world of robotics simulation and offline programming, announces its strategic partnership with Comau, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and robot manufacturer. The latest…
March 7, 2024 Vision Research Launches Phantom C321 Air High-Speed Camera, Expanding Testing Capabilities in Demanding Airborne Applications Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro® C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro…