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After Yumi Celebrates Its 5th Year, ABB Robotics Unveils Its 1-Armed Cousin

After Yumi Celebrates Its 5th Year, ABB Robotics Unveils Its 1-Armed Cousin

Beyond its dual-arm design and sensing features, YuMi is unique in the collaborative robot space. Now, ABB releases its one-arm spin-off with newly added features that make it even more versatile.   


News Sep 22, 2020 by Leah Scully
ABB Announces Healthcare and Manufacturing Solutions at CIIF Event

ABB Announces Healthcare and Manufacturing Solutions at CIIF Event

Industrial automation giant, ABB, unveiled a new series of solutions for intelligent manufacturing and healthcare recently.


Transforming the Industry: NVIDIA to Acquire Arm and Generate AI-Based Technologies

Transforming the Industry: NVIDIA to Acquire Arm and Generate AI-Based Technologies

NVIDIA is set to acquire Arm Limited and together endeavor to drive the growth of AI technologies in the industrial sector and beyond.


News Sep 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
YuMi Celebrates 5 Years as Collaborative Robots Reach New Industries

YuMi Celebrates 5 Years as Collaborative Robots Reach New Industries

ABB Robotics celebrates the 5th year of its YuMi collaborative robot being on the market.


News Sep 17, 2020 by Leah Scully
The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?


Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Schunk aims to simplify and optimize their tooling to help industries achieve the precision and accuracy required to mill parts.


News Aug 28, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
OnRobot Launches Software Update to 2.5D Camera-Based Eyes Vision System

OnRobot Launches Software Update to 2.5D Camera-Based Eyes Vision System

OnRobot launches an update to its innovative robotic support Eyes vision system, which offers new, improved capabilities for robotics applications. 


News Aug 25, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Geek+ and Körber Continue Partnership for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Deployment

Geek+ and Körber Continue Partnership for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Deployment

Geek+ has joined forces with Köber to create a strategic partnership for advancing automation and supply chain logistics.


News Aug 24, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
An Industry First: Omron Releases World’s First Robotic Integrated Controller

An Industry First: Omron Releases World’s First Robotic Integrated Controller

OMRON’s Robotic Integrated Controller includes the NJ501-R machine controller and extends what can be done in virtual and remote environments.


News Aug 22, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Where Can I Go to Learn Industrial Robot Programing?

Where Can I Go to Learn Industrial Robot Programing?

With technology becoming more connected and smarter, understanding robotic programming is becoming even more of a valuable skill. Are you keeping up?


A Look Into Hyundai Robotics Latest Efforts in Automation

A Look Into Hyundai Robotics Latest Efforts in Automation

Hyundai companies have a longstanding history of pioneering emerging global markets. In the last several years, Hyundai has created its own path in industrial robotics.


News Aug 21, 2020 by Leah Scully
KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

The KR 4 AGILUS is KUKA’s newest compact robot, designed for use in automated production processes in the electronics and manufacturing industry.


News Aug 19, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Overview of Motor Contactors and AC Drives

Overview of Motor Contactors and AC Drives

This article discusses motor contractors and how they play an essential role in most robotic cells.


Keeping Up with Industry Trends: Are You Attending Virtual Events? 

Keeping Up with Industry Trends: Are You Attending Virtual Events? 

Virtual events are becoming the new normal in the midst of the pandemic. Below are some of the upcoming events to help you stay up on industry trends.


News Aug 15, 2020 by Maddie Bradshaw
Yaskawa Continues to Revamp Traditional SCARA Robots

Yaskawa Continues to Revamp Traditional SCARA Robots

With the release of their new SCARA robots, Yaskawa has increased the capabilities of SCARA style robots for today’s industry.


News Aug 14, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

What are some of the key advancements in medical automation in the last several years and how have robots become more widespread in this industry?


Reader Question: Are You a Mechanical Engineer Who Needs to Learn Robotic Programming Skills?

Reader Question: Are You a Mechanical Engineer Who Needs to Learn Robotic Programming Skills?

How can new software and learning resources help you to become more proficient in programming robots?


News Aug 11, 2020 by Jeff Kerns
What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

This article discusses the applications and uses of model predictive control.


Fetch Robotics Introduces New Disinfecting Autonomous Mobile Robots for Manufacturing

Fetch Robotics Introduces New Disinfecting Autonomous Mobile Robots for Manufacturing

Fetch brings quick and efficient pathogen disinfection with automated mobile robots Breezy One and SmartGaurdUV.


News Aug 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Gecko Robotics Partners with Fictiv to Optimize Development in Robotic Inspections

Gecko Robotics Partners with Fictiv to Optimize Development in Robotic Inspections

Gecko Robotics dives into a partnership with Fictiv to ensure the reliable and fast fabrication of parts using its platform technology.


News Aug 07, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida