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GE Appliances and Einride Hit the Road, Autonomously Transporting Goods

Einride announced it is now deploying its autonomous, space-age-looking truck with zero tailpipe emissions to transport freight between GE Appliances’ manufacturing facility and finished goods warehouse.

4 hours ago by Stephanie Leonida

Gearboxes From Neugart Add Capability for Robots and Small Applications

Neugart has released several new planetary gearbox designs, one series specially configured for delta robots and several new models for lightweight, compact economic applications.

3 days ago by Shawn Dietrich

Wenglor Debuts New Industrial RFID Reader/Transponder System

RFID aids in product tracking and inventory management. Wenglor has introduced a new system to improve inventory capabilities and ensure proper product progression in manufacturing processes.

3 days ago by Damond Goodwin

Festo Debuts Compact Gripper Variants for Enhanced Precision Assembly

Festo recently announced the introduction of three new variants of parallel, radial, and angular pneumatic grippers to improve efficiency and precision for complex pick and place operations.

4 days ago by Bob Odhiambo

ForwardX Robotics Delivers Compact Power With New Max 1500-L Slim AMR

ForwardX Robotics’ latest autonomous mobile robot, the Max 1500-L Slim, is compact yet can lift incredibly large payloads. The new AMR is part of the company’s Max Series for logistics and manufacturing.

November 21, 2023 by Seth Price

Kawasaki’s Latest Through-arm Arc Welding Robot Now in North America

Kawasaki Robotics’ latest industrial robot to hit the North American market brings compact precision and speed to the company’s BA series of through-arm cable arc welding robots.

November 20, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo

ABB Robotics and Porsche Unite to Drive Automation in Construction

ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have teamed up to bring robotics and automation to the construction industry, starting with developing new ways of manufacturing modular housing components.

November 18, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

DH-Robotics and MEMS Manufacturer Infineon Collab For Next-Gen Electric Gripper

DH-Robotics and Infineon team up to create the AG series, an advanced electric gripper for energy-efficient control with integrated industrial communications and position sensing.

November 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

SCHUNK Creates New, Innovative Pneumatic Positioning Solution

Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning Device useful for applications requiring an intermediate grip position.

November 15, 2023 by Damond Goodwin

Realtime Robotics Augments Workcells With Optimization-as-a-Service

Troubleshooting robotic motion paths is best done before the first collision event causes a downtime headache. Realtime Robotics has launched a new service to help designers well in advance of failures.

November 13, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.

November 09, 2023 by David Peterson

Fulfilling More than Orders: Amazon Deploys Robots for Enhanced Experience

Amazon has announced Sequoia and Digit, two new robotic systems set to elevate customer and employee experience by enhancing operations and improving worker safety.

November 08, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo

Diving Robot Powered by Beckhoff Helps Clean the Canals in Venice

A research team has leveraged Beckhoff industrial PCs and sensor arrays to remove trash from water up to 20 m deep, using a robot to clean trash from a popular, yet polluted location.

November 03, 2023 by Seth Price

Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS): What Is It and Why Would You Want It?

Traditionally, automation requires a sizable investment and integration risks. RaaS empowers manufacturers to let someone else adopt the risks in exchange for an hourly or monthly subscription rate.

November 02, 2023 by Misa Ilkhechi, Formic Technologies

Advancements in The Field: Automation Transforms Future Farming

Investigate some of the notable recent technological advancements in the field of agricultural automation, providing higher-yielding, long-lasting solutions for modern farming.

November 02, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo

Safer Handling of Heavy Robotic Pallet Loads, Courtesy of SCHUNK

SCHUNK has expanded the lineup of couplings for robot grippers with a device designed for heavier pallets, aligning with the advent of higher-payload robots entering the market.

November 02, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Zebra Technologies and Hippo Harvest Cut Resource Waste With AMR-Driven Farming

How are autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) being used in farming and agriculture to reduce negative environmental impacts and promote sustainable operations in the long term?

November 01, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

Top 10 Control Halloween Costumes for Engineers Who Can’t Keep Work at Work

Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you can. We’ve compiled the top 10 costume ideas - and the materials may be easier to find than you think.

October 29, 2023 by David Peterson

Uniting Manufacturing and Technology: Looking Back at SOUTHTEC 2023

The SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, SC highlighted advancements in manufacturing technologies including design, CNC equipment, robotics, additive manufacturing, and quality services.

October 27, 2023 by David Peterson

Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Phoenix Contact assigns $565,000 in funds to enrich the school curriculum for students in Central Pennsylvania with hands-on, engineer-led STEM and STEELS education.

October 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida