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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in Your Facility

August 24, 2023 As technology advances, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have emerged as valuable tools for improving efficiency and productivity in various industries. From warehouses to manufacturing facilities, these intelligent machines are revolutionizing the way we handle tasks and streamline operations. However, deploying AMRs successfully requires careful planning and consideration. In this blog post, Omron…

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Shaping Innovation: Comau Launches Sustainable Advanced Automation Solutions at Automatica 2023

August 22, 2023 Comau is shaping innovation and taking digital-driven, advanced automation to a whole new level with powerful new solutions designed to accelerate deployment, increase quality and ensure sustainable productivity inside and beyond the smart factory paradigm. From June 27-30 in Munich (Germany), Comau, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, unveiled its advanced solutions…

Battery Formation for EV Batteries: A Critical Step in Battery Production
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Battery Formation for EV Batteries: A Critical Step in Battery Production

Battery formation is a critical step in the process of producing batteries for electric vehicles. Festo’s EV solutions make this process more efficient, accurate, and optimized. August 10, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leading supplier of pneumatic and electrical automation technology, and they are supporting the Canadian automotive industry with innovative products, optimized…

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Enhance Your Performance – New OCF Features Released!

AGLIOX is excited to unveil the cutting-edge advancements in their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) – the OCF (Omnidirectional counterbalanced Forklift) July 25, 2023 At AGILOX, they always prioritize safety and efficiency in all their solutions. They are thrilled to announce the release of three remarkable features that will revolutionize the way you handle material handling…

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AGILOX Wins IFOY Award For Most Innovative AMR Solution

AGILOX Wins IFOY Award For Most Innovative AMR Solution July 25, 2023 The global technology company, AGILOX, was awarded the IFOY award for their latest product innovation the “AGILOX ODM” as the most innovative AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) solution in 2023. This recognition is another testament to the innovation strength of the pioneer for driverless…

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ATRO in a Multi-Arm Robot Format

ATRO modular industrial robot system with additional link modules July 19, 2023 Modularity and flexibility also facilitate multi-arm robots The modular industrial robot system ATRO (Automation Technology for Robotics) from Beckhoff was first presented to the public in 2022. Fast-forward to today, and more link modules are now being added to increase the flexibility of…

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Ontario Supporting More Innovation in Growing Tech Sector

July 3, 2023 New funding will help equip Ontario businesses with critical technologies to boost competitiveness. The Ontario government is investing up to $77 million in two projects to help Ontario companies adopt, develop and bring to market critical technologies, such as 5G, ethical artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cybersecurity and robotics. The new funding, announced…

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Rockwell Automation Obtains Highest Level Product Security IEC Security Certification

June 22, 2023 Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced it has been recognized for achieving Maturity Level 4 of the globally recognized The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)  62443-4-1 industrial cybersecurity certification, the highest level. Certification of the Rockwell Automation SDL was performed independently by TÜV…

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What’s New in Spot Release 3.3

June 14, 2023 Lights, Camera, Sensing! The industry standard for dangerous and routine autonomous inspections just got better, now with a brand new set of features and hardware for Spot. More Information Boston Dynamics Related Story Next-Level Robotic Inspection is Here! Spot Levels Up Boston Dynamics announces brand new features and hardware for Spot, an industry standard for…

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Next-Level Robotic Inspection is Here! Spot Levels Up

June 7, 2023 Boston Dynamics announces brand new features and hardware for Spot, an industry standard for dangerous and routine autonomous inspections. Improved Inspection Workflows Critical industrial tasks like thermal monitoring, acoustic leak detection, and gauge reading are made easier through our automated inspection solutions. Human-Oriented Hardware Redesigned hardware and new robot behaviors reshape how Spot interacts with…

Universal Robots - Cobot Spot Welder
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UNIVERSAL ROBOTS DEBUTS WORLD’S FIRST COBOT SPOT WELDER AND NEW PALLETIZING AND MACHINE TENDING CELLS AT AUTOMATE

May 25, 2023 The cobot pioneer will also celebrate its second representative to receive the Engelberger Robotics Award, the ‘Nobel Prize of Robotics,’ as Global Technical Compliance Officer Roberta Nelson Shea joins the company’s co-founder for this prestigious recognition. Universal Robots (UR) is not only the most widely used collaborative robot arm in the manufacturing industry,…

AGILOX in the Limelight at AUTOMATE 2023
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AGILOX in the Limelight at AUTOMATE 2023

May 23, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Who is AGILOX? AGILOX is one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of innovative advanced material handling solutions. Their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) use a highly sophisticated operating system, “X-Swarm Intelligence,” to navigate warehouses and manufacturing facilities and deliver pallets and supplies without needing a centralized fleet management system. This provides…

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ABB Advances Industry 5.0 With New Automated Flexible Line in China

May 17, 2023 ABB LV Installation Materials Co., Ltd. Beijing celebrated a new milestone with the official opening of an automated flexible miniature circuit breaker (MCB) production line. The factory, which is ABB’s production hub in China for the critical safety components in electrical circuits, is a showcase for advanced principles within the concept of…

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Smooth Production Flow with Muting

May 4, 2023 The muting safety function enables a smooth production process when material is fed in and out via a conveyor. With applications such as the monitoring of conveyor belts, palletizing or controlling the outflow of packages, unnecessary downtimes can be avoided, and productivity increased. The muting arms available for the safety light curtains PSENopt II make integration and…

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Stay Flexible Safely with Leuze

April 27, 2023 Different material widths, varying material positions or partially loaded pallets pose special challenges for transfer station access guarding. For this, Leuze relies on the concept of dynamic format adaptation. In this way, productivity and safety can be optimally harmonized. Variation becomes a safety risk Access monitoring on conveyor lines can be implemented…

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HMS Network’s Anybus Products: Connecting Robot Accessories to Any Industrial Network

April 17, 2023 Robots need accessories to work efficiently. But what’s the easiest way to connect the accessories to factorynetworks? The easiest way is to use HMS Networks’ ready-made Anybus products, as RSP found out. The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide continues to rise. To use robots efficientlyand maximize productivity, companies attach…