Intelligrated Software highlights modular put wall with light fulfillment...
Omnichannel and e-commerce trends such as SKU proliferation, flash sales and seasonal changes challenge fulfillment operations to efficiently adapt to changing order profiles. At ProMat 2017 in...
View ArticleAccuFast II laser-based seam finder improves weld quality and reduces cycle...
AccuFast™ II, an economical laser-based seam finder for Yaskawa Motoman’s arc welding robot line, features improved sensor capabilities. The improved sensor offers increased performance by providing...
View ArticleMecademic Inc. now offers miniature six-axis industrial robot Meca500
The new Meca500 miniature six-axis industrial robot from Mecademic Inc.is twice as small as other small six-axis industrial robots on the market … and one of only a few without a bulky controller...
View ArticleCyber attacks on robots a real threat — New report shows ease of hacking
Today’s automation connectivity support IIoT and Industry 4.0. setups, but the threat of cyber attacks on robots is very real. In fact, robots are just as exposed to corporate networks and the internet...
View ArticleCEO of Robotiq Samuel Bouchard explains coming trends in robotic grippers
Recently, Design World surveyed the robotics and motion industries about current and coming technology shifts (including those for robotic grippers) to improve automation. Among the experts who...
View ArticleStäubli introduces cutting-edge collaborative robots at Automate 2017
Stäubli introduced its new TX2 line of collaborative robots to the North American market at the Automate trade show in Chicago, ushering in a new era of Man-Robot Collaboration (MRC). The line of...
View ArticleYaskawa Motoman MPX3500 robot creates consistent finish in coating applications
The fast six-axis MPX3500 robot offers superior performance and efficiently creates a smooth, consistent finish in painting and coating applications. It offers a flexible, compact design and is...
View ArticleEpson Robots to demonstrate efficient robotics for automation at ATX East
Epson Robots will be showing precision robotics to deliver efficiency and productivity for a wide variety of applications in factory automation at the Automation Technology show, ATX East. The showcase...
View ArticleYaskawa Motoman MPX3500 robot creates consistent finish in coating applications
The fast six-axis MPX3500 robot offers superior performance and efficiently creates a smooth, consistent finish in painting and coating applications. It offers a flexible, compact design and is...
View ArticleSoftbank announces purchase of Boston Dynamics
SoftBank Group Corp. on Friday announced that a subsidiary of SoftBank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics from Alphabet Inc. The transaction aligns with...
View ArticleABB’s YuMi rings NASDAQ opening bell
ABB’s YuMi dual-arm, collaborative robot rang the opening bell today at the NASDAQ MarketSite Studio in Times Square in New York City to start the trading day. YuMi was a guest of ROBO Global LLC,...
View ArticleJorge Cosio joins Yaskawa Mexico as General Manager
Yaskawa Motoman is pleased to announce that Jorge Cosio has joined the company as General Manager of Yaskawa Mexico. In this position, Cosio will be responsible for the company’s strategic direction...
View ArticleEpson Robots to demonstrate efficient robotics for automation at ATX East
Epson Robots will be showing precision robotics to deliver efficiency and productivity for a wide variety of applications in factory automation at the Automation Technology show, ATX East. The showcase...
View ArticleIntegrating robotics faster at ATX East
I had a great chat with the leadership team of Baltimore-based Ready Robotics at the ATX East show at New York’s Javits Center this week. Kel Guerin, the company’s CTO and Benjamin Gibbs, the CEO,...
View ArticleReady Robotics announces new affordable robots-as-a-service pricing
Ready Robotics has announced the first robots-as-a-service solution tough enough to handle real industrial tasks and flexible enough to be deployed in mere hours. Ready Robotics’ unique combination of...
View ArticleSquare pole technology boosts productivity in flat grinding
SCHUNK MAGNOS parallel pole, square pole, and radial pole plates ensure reliable workpiece clamping, quick workpiece changes, and particularly efficient processes in grinding applications. 200%...
View ArticleFirst Renishaw neuromate stereotactic robot installed in Canada
Renishaw is pleased to announce the first neuromate stereotactic robot in Canada has been installed in the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) in London, Ontario. The first neuromate assisted...
View ArticleVBOTS announces new certified material developer program
New Valence Robotics (NVBOTS), the only provider of Built to Share automated 3D printing solutions, has announced the launch of the Certified Material Developers Program, which will enable material,...
View ArticleDENSO Foundation awards nearly $1 million in grants
Supporting the communities DENSO serves and providing resources for the next generation of technical workers to succeed are core to DENSO’s success. To fulfill these promises, DENSO’s philanthropic...
View ArticleDENSO awards Battle Creek student scholarships
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan (DMMI) in Battle Creek, the city’s largest employer and one of the top automotive thermal systems and component producers, today awarded scholarships to four outstanding...
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