March 23, 2023 The pressure to automate has never been stronger. Even though barriers to entry have lessened in recent years, figuring out where and how to start can still feel daunting. So it’s no surprise that recent years have seen a sharp increase in Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS). In fact, ABI Research predicted that there will be 1.3…
March 23, 2023 By Jan Irzyk, AIMS Product Manager at ANCA CNC Machines The tool manufacturing industry embraces automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shorter lead times….
March 16, 2023 ABB strengthened its commitment to one of its largest customer markets – the US – with construction starting on the expansion of its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The project is expected to be completed in November 2023 and represents an investment of $20 million….
March 15, 2023 The Problem Moving 68 Ton metal coils within a warehouse space requires raw power. Historically, this was only achievable by using large payload RGVs (Rail Guided Vehicles) with polluting combustion engines or environmentally damaging lead acid batteries. Factory and warehouse environments already have their share of harmful emissions. As a result, many…
March 10, 2023 Investment in 14 MiR robots provided the Tier 1 automotive supplier with production stability and reliability in its Czech plant with return on investment (ROI) in less than 2 years FORVIA has increased its logistics productivity, strengthened stability of production processes and decreased safety risks with a fleet of robots robots from…
Match 9, 2023 On February 9, 2023, SCHUNK opened its eighth CoLab worldwide. The new robot application center is located at the Dutch site in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Here, experts accompany the way into automated processes and test customer-specific automation modules realistically on different lightweight robots. Automation is no longer a trend, but a necessary means of…
March 9, 2023 Electrozad’s Automation event unveils the latest Hardware, Software, and Solutions in Power and Mechatronics, Services, Software and Control, and Smart Components. On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Electrozad’s Windsor branch hosted Automation Technology Update, bringing together engineers, designers, project managers, business developers, technicians, and leadership, to explore the latest advancements and innovations in…
March 8, 2023 Safety light curtains are a key element in any AS/RS safety solution. The main challenge in AS/RS safeguarding is that the safety system needs to allow totes to enter the danger zone while keeping people out. A quick background on AS/RS In an AS/RS system, a tote or possibly an entire pallet…
March 3, 2023 How did Omron’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) help smart inventory solutions provider T&W Operations eliminate manual and forklift-dependent processes in their fully autonomous RFID inventory system? Watch this video to learn about the game-changing Omron AMR technology that incorporates dynamic mapping capabilities and a mobile base that can safely carry heavy payloads…
March 3, 2023 Automation has been a game-changer in the packaging industry thanks to its significant impact on the efficiency, seed, and accuracy of the packing process. As packaging companies adopt these new solutions, they’ll be increasingly capable of adapting quickly to meet changing customer demand and withstand the impact of stressors like the VODID-19…
March 2, 2023 The automotive industry is rapidly changing as the world drives toward a sustainable future. With the rapid rise of battery electric vehicle (BEV) demand, automotive manufacturing facilities can’t keep up. By 2030, every third car sold is predicted to be electric, aligning with the 360% growth in BEV market value from 2021 to 2028….
February 23, 2023 Robot workers are transforming the way we work. There is no denying that they are here to stay… but this raises some interesting questions about the interaction between robots and employees. If you want robotic solutions to be a success in your business, it’s important to consider how the technology will influence…
February 15, 2023 Collaborative robot palletizing can be the perfect tool for improving the productivity of your end-of-line process. Compared to manual palletizing, it is more efficient, consistent, and scalable. There is one thing that can still hold you back from getting the productivity you need: number of picks per minute. For the vast majority of…
February 15, 2023 The PowerPick gripper and the multipick software from Robotiq are both designed to extend the range of palletizing applications, both in payload and throughput. PowerPick is a vacuum gripper specifically designed for palletizing purposes. It offers flexibility to help manage a wide range of box sizes, shapes, weights, and packaging materials. It’s…
February 13, 2023 For many years, the manufacturing industry has been investing in ever new ways to automate its processes. Whereas 20 years ago autonomous manufacturing solutions were reserved in particular for high-volume parts, today the market offers a wide range of applications even for small batch sizes and products with many variants. The decisive…
February 10, 2023 Regardless of whether a company is using Euro pallets or special plastic pallets, customized solutions were required to detect different pallet types on roller conveyor systems until recently. To make this application more efficient, Pepperl+Fuchs has developed the Pallet Detector—an application-specific sensor system that allows flexible switching between two technologies. The system enables different types…