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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.

August 24, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

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.

August 22, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

How to Program Industrial Robots: Resources and Tips

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

August 21, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

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.

August 21, 2020 by Leah Scully

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.

August 19, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

Overview of Motor Contactors and AC Drives

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

August 18, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

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.

August 15, 2020 by Maddie Bradshaw

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.

August 14, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

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?

August 12, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

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?

August 11, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

How to Define the Tool Center Point (TCP) on a Robot

TCP is used to create necessary adjustments that allow the controller to shift the coordinate system to keep track of the tool instead of the arm's end. 

August 10, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

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.

August 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

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.

August 07, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Cognex Unveils 3D-A1000 Item Detection System

Cognex Corporation announced its new 3D-A1000 Item Detection System this week.

August 04, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Dexterity Unveils Autonomous Robots for Warehouse Applications

Robotics startup, Dexterity, releases a new series of full-stack, hardware-agnostic robotic systems for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications.

July 31, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Omron Announces HD-1500 Series of Mobile Robots

Omron announced the release of a new series of mobile robots built for manufacturing and automotive needs.

July 29, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

From Factory Floor to Operating Room: Control Technology Advances in Surgical Robotics

Manufacturers and suppliers of control components have continually developed technology for industrial use, and now these innovations are stretching beyond industrial environments. 

July 27, 2020 by Leah Scully

An Overview of Automatic Guided Vehicles

What are Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and how are they becoming more widely used within industrial manufacturing?

July 27, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

KUKA Releases New Robot Controller: The KR C5

KUKA releases the KR C5, combining smart software with future-proof software to allow users to get the most out of their robotic systems.

July 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

Thermal imaging leader FLIR released the Hadron, a SWaP+C sensor module that combines both thermal and visible capabilities in one low profile, compact package.

July 24, 2020 by Sara McCaslin