March 12, 2025 The world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in rapidly growing and providing businesses with a range of exciting opportunities to streamline processes and increase operational efficiency. If you are just getting started with mobile robots, it can seem daunting to know where to begin. Fortunately, this article will provide you with the…
March 11, 2025 New fxo901CXGE reduces costs by eliminating need for multiple cameras in barcode recognition Wider conveyor belts operating at higher speeds are now commonplace in modern logistics. These wider, faster belts require multi-camera scanning for barcode recognition, which raises cost and complexity for the organization. SVS-Vistek is offering a cost-effective alternative to multi-camera…
March 7, 2025 The release marks OnRobot’s highest payload gripper to date, with intelligent control and seamless integration for palletizing and handling OnRobot has announced the release of its new VGP30 vacuum gripper. This powerful and robust 30 kg (66 lbs.) payload gripper is designed to excel at palletizing boxes and handling irregular shapes and…
March 6, 2025 The new SMC D-MPG Series compact position sensors offer precision detection of stroke position in compact actuators such as air grippers. With impressive 0.1mm repeatability and IO-Link compatibility, these sensors provide versatile positioning solutions for automation applications. Key Features and Benefits Precise Position Detection Compact, Versatile Design Multiple Output Options Easy Setup…
March 6, 2025 Pilz is offering online training courses in 2025 on popular topics such as Introduction to Machinery Regulation, Fundamentals of Machinery Safety, Fundamentals of Industrial Security, Basics of CE Marking, Safety Requirements and Integration of AGVs, Robot Safety and Integration, and many more. Make sure you register as soon as possible to secure…
March 6, 2025 With its modular solutions for mobile systems, SEW-EURODRIVE offers innovative, tried-and-tested hardware and software modules from a single source. This modular system supports customers who want to expand their portfolio or gain a foothold on the market for mobile solutions. Modular technology system makes it possible to create mobile solutions SEW‑EURODRIVE manufactures…
March 6, 2025 Maple Advanced Robotics Wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025 The ROBOTICS AWARD 2025, one of the most coveted awards in the international robotics community, was presented to Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics on 19 February 2025 at the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview. The award-winning MARI AARS project is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast…
March 6, 2025 Marketplace – The Only Automation Shop with Compatibility Built-In Vention’s fully integrated automation marketplace offers a fresh, more holistic approach to automation procurement, prioritizing value and reliability. It is the only platform offering curated parts discovery, which ensures that all components work seamlessly together. With over 5 million parts sold, the Marketplace…
March 5, 2025 The future of mechatronics is closely intertwined with the advancement of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning. These technologies are not only enhancing the capabilities of mechatronic systems but are also opening new possibilities and applications. Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI’s integration into mechatronic…
March 5, 2025 Modern manufacturing and logistics sectors demand increasingly efficient and reliable automation solutions, especially when it comes to handling delicate or irregularly shaped items. Available through Proax, SMC’s elite distributor, the ZGS Vacuum Gripper System (Foam Type) represents a significant advancement in this field, offering a comprehensive solution for palletizing and depalletizing applications, particularly…
March 4 2025 By Owen Hurst Vention has been on a mission to democratize automation since 2016. Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention, saw what he calls ‘orphaned machines or code,’ and distinct variances between machines, so he started Vention to address this discord. Lacroix says that to date, Vention’s ecosystem has more than…
March 3, 2025 FLIR Thermal Monitoring for Battery Energy Storage Systems Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for storing renewable energy and ensuring grid stability. However, their implementation comes with inherent risks, particularly related to lithium-ion battery fires. BESS fires can start from thermal runaway, where one cell failure can trigger a cascade of…
March 3, 2025 Siemens is bringing its latest innovation in industrial robotics to the market: the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR). This groundbreaking technology is a significant advance in the precision and productivity of robots that will open the door to new applications in the manufacturing industry. The Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot from Siemens is…
February 27, 2025 Having driven analytical AI innovations for over 10 years, ABB has demonstrated that this technology is mature, creating tangible benefits and increasing adoption in industrial automation by overcoming challenges that have previously limited the use of robots in fast-moving, dynamic environments. “Now using the latest technology, enabled and enhanced by generative AI…
February 27, 2025 ABB’s vision is of robots that we can talk and interact with, that can work out their own solutions to tasks, and that can move freely in dynamic environments is real and changing the nature of work. AI is bringing new horizons of versatility to robots to do more things, in more…
February 27, 2025 Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Revolution Worldwide, Canada has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) research and commercialization. Canada launched the world’s first funded national AI strategy, inviting global talent to our shores. This wasn’t just a government initiative—it was a declaration that Canada would shape AI’s future. The Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy launched…