June 4, 2025 New Fixed Mount Reader Decodes Barcodes with Maximum Ease of Use Omron Automation Americas introduces the VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader. This advanced fixed mount reader is designed to read barcodes with ease, making it ideal for challenging direct part marks and high speed packaging lines. The VHV5 features Automated Intelligent Setup,…
June 4, 2025 Wieland Electric is proud to announce that its samos® PRO MOTION Controller has been selected as the Gold winner in the Control Systems category of the Plant Engineering 2025 Product of the Year awards program. This award highlights the samos® PRO MOTION Controller’s innovation, performance, and contribution to advancing industrial automation and safety….
June 2, 2025 Teradyne Robotics and Honeywell Team Up to Help Companies Automate Material Transport and Successfully Scale Automation Solutions Teradyne Robotics is teaming up with Honeywell to deliver automation solutions for logistics, warehousing and fast-moving consumer goods companies throughout the Americas and Europe. The collaboration brings Teradyne Robotics’ autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and collaborative…
May 23, 2025 Conveying the Benefits of SMC Air Amplifiers Air conveyors (sometimes known as pneumatic conveyors) have the potential to operate in two modes, offering vacuum (negative) and pressure (positive) conveying. Vacuum conveying uses compressed air to ‘suck’ bulk material like grains or pellets through a closed system of pipes. In contrast, pressure conveying (achieved by reversing the…
May 23, 2025 UR15 is Universal Robots’new high-performance collaborative robot. UR15 is engineered for ultimate versatility, combining a lightweight design with a compact footprint to deliver unmatched flexibility—even in the most space-restricted environments. It reaches an impressive maximum speed of 5 m/s, which ultimately enables reduced cycle times and increased productivity, and is designed to…
May 20, 2025 Electromate is expanding its lineup of collaborative automation solutions with the addition of three advanced models from Universal Robots: the UR7e, UR12e, and UR15. These robots provide enhanced options for payload, reach, and precision in demanding collaborative applications. The UR7e delivers a 7 kg payload, 1300 mm reach, and ±0.03 mm repeatability. Positioned between the UR5e and…
May 14, 2025 Doig Corporation Launches First Off-The-Shelf Palletizing Solution in North America, Powered by OnRobot’s D:PLOY At Automate 2025, Doig Corporation debuted Pallet EZ – the first true Off-The-Shelf palletizing solution in North America. Developed in collaboration with OnRobot and powered by the groundbreaking D:PLOY platform, Pallet EZ redefines what’s possible for manufacturers looking to automate without complexity. Unlike traditional…
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….
April 25, 2025 The age of smart manufacturing is here, and businesses are transforming through automation and smart technologies. At Automate 2025, Bossard will stand out as one of the few exhibitors showcasing an advanced digital work instruction process through its Smart Factory Assembly system. Visit us at Booth #8403, Hall E, to take part…
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,…
April 24, 2025 OnRobot, one of the world’s leading providers of hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications, will showcase its groundbreaking D:PLOY platform and latest gripper innovations at Automate 2025 in Detroit, May 12-15 at booth #3618. In collaboration with integration partner EMI, OnRobot will offer attendees hands-on experience demonstrating how D:PLOY is fundamentally…
April 16, 2025 Ensuring Reliable Wireless Uptime for AGV and AMR Systems As the demand for automated material handling (AMH) systems continues to rise—driven by the expansion of e-commerce and smart factories—the importance of stable wireless networks in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) has never been more significant. With AMRs projected…
April 16, 2025 In Canadian industrial environments, safeguarding workers and ensuring machine safety compliance is both a regulatory requirement and a productivity necessity. At Proax, as an authorized distributor of Omron, they offer safety solutions engineered to meet and exceed modern compliance standards — including the CSA Z432 and Z434 requirements unique to Canada. Among these solutions, Omron’s Safety…
April 11, 2025 By Krystie Johnston OnRobot was founded in 2018 with the mission of breaking down barriers to automation so manufacturers of all sizes can reap these benefits. They have a wide product portfolio of hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications that cover major industries, all hallmarked with easy integration, quick changeover capabilities,…
April 2, 2025 Canadian manufacturers face more pressure than ever — rising costs, labour shortages, and the need to boost productivity. That’s why Proax launched Boots on the Ground — bringing automation expertise directly to your facility. See how facility visits translate to measurable production improvements. Their CEO Stephen Daub explains why on-site support matters…
March 20, 2025 Imagine this: A forklift rounds a blind corner just as a warehouse worker steps into the aisle. In facilities without proper safety systems, this scenario often ends in injury or worse. At Proax, they have witnessed these near-misses in their customers’ facilities, which is exactly why theyrecommend Troax’s comprehensive Active Safety solutions….