May 9, 2025 CoboMover™ is a robust linear track for cobots and small industrial robots launching at Automate 2025. At the show, Güdel is also showcasing a stunning demo on how air bearings can eliminate the need for cranes or embedded rails, moving 3,800+ lbs on a cushion of air. From moving cobots to novel…
May 9, 2025 ‘ADAR’, an award-winning 3D ultrasonic sensor poised to challenge the dominance of LiDAR in robotics perception, will launch at Automate 2025, May 12-15 in Detroit, Michigan. The first orders are already in place and the groundbreaking sensor is on track to achieve safety certification, an industry-first for 3D ultrasonic sensing in air….
May 8, 2025 Situational awareness involves understanding a given circumstance, collecting relevant information, analyzing it, and making informed decisions to address any potential risks. When applying this to perimeter security, it is common practice to see designs that fortify the perimeter; but once that alarm happens, it is uncommon to have a system that provides the…
May 7, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Vention, a Canadian company on a mission to democratize automation, marked another milestone on that journey at NVIDIA GTC 2025 with the launch of their AI-powered bin picking solution. Using robots for bin picking is not new. But Vention’s solution breaks the mould with its proprietary intelligence and control…
May 6, 2025 Universal Robots has announced that Jean-Pierre Hathout has been appointed as President, effective May 6. Hathout succeeds Kim Povlsen, who is pursuing an external career opportunity after four transformative years leading the company. During Povlsen’s tenure, Universal Robots launched a new generation of collaborative robots and AI-ready software, delivered advanced automation solutions…
May 6, 2205 Musashi AI, a leading industrial automation technology company specializing in AI-based automated visual inspection technology, will introduce the latest updates to their Cendiant® Inspect turnkey AI software and their Automated Shaft Inspector at Automate 2025 in Detroit, May 12–15. In automotive manufacturing, grinding machines are used on parts such as camshafts to…
Vention, creator of what they say is the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, has announced the commercial availability of its powerful third-generation controller, MachineMotion AI on May 5, 2025. Featuring NVIDIA-accelerated computing technology and independent Bell LTE connectivity, the new industrial automation controller empowers manufacturers to deploy intelligent automation systems faster and…
May 1, 2025 At Automate 2025, Olis will launch a remote automation monitoring, diagnostic and error recovery app that turns Android smartphones and tablets into gateways for any automation cell without the need for additional hardware. Automate attendees entering Olis Robotics’ booth #3748 in Detroit, May 12-15, will be the first to experience a future…
May 1, 2025 Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection Pilot Launched in Oakville, Ontario Siemens Canada is undertaking a pilot project near its Oakville, Ontario headquarters aimed at ultra-early detection of wildfires. The year-long pilot will see more than 50 solar-powered sensors attached to trees in Iroquois Shoreline Woods Park, with installation expected to be completed in March…
April 30, 2025 To mark the company’s 100th anniversary, Festo has designed an extraordinary application, the Incredible Machine. It works on the principle of a Rube Goldberg machine, in which one movement triggers the next. The Incredible Machine demonstrates the history of automation technology from the past to the present and reflects the company’s wide…
April 29, 2025 Schneider Electric, one of the leaders in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced on April 28th that its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program achieved a score of 7.95 out of 10 for the first quarter of 2025, toward a target of 8.80/10 by the end of the year. Recognized in January…
April 29, 2025 Safe interlocking and safe guard locking in one product! The safety locking device PSENmlock offers safe interlocking and safe guard locking for personnel and process protection, up to the highest category PL e. Safe guard locking is enabled by the dual-channel control on the guard locking device. As such, the switch is particularly suitable…
April 28, 2025 New offering delivers 24/7 real-time threat detection and response to combat rising cybersecurity risks in operational technology environments. Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced on April 28th its Security Monitoring and Response service, which is purpose-built to deliver continuous, real-time monitoring of…
April 18, 2025 A new web tool allows customers to research ready-to-go collaborative robot solutions featuring FANUC’s reliable and efficient CRX cobots. FANUC America is simplifying manufacturing with the launch of its new web tool, allowing companies of all sizes to easily search for ready-to-go collaborative robot (or cobot) solutions that are pre-engineered, reliable and…
April 25, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Teledyne FLIR OEM launched their Thermal by FLIR about six years ago, to expand support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who integrate FLIR thermal camera technology into their products. Since then, these collaborations have taken thermal into completely new spaces. Mike Walters, Vice President of Emerging Product Management at FLIR…
April 24, 2025 Joint showcase from Teradyne Robotics companies will feature comprehensive automation solutions across automotive, electronics manufacturing, and logistics zones, highlighting the power of collaborative and mobile robotics. Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) will demonstrate their joint commitment to empowering customers with increased productivity through a diverse range of automation applications,…