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The newest models of the popular Epson Robots' SCARA catalog include the GX4 and GX8, with larger motors and enhanced…

The newest models of the popular Epson Robots' SCARA catalog include the GX4 and GX8, with larger motors and enhanced vibration damping for high-speed, high-payload operations.

Industrial robots use various methods to supply position data for the end-of-arm tools. Many are known to be far less…

Industrial robots use various methods to supply position data for the end-of-arm tools. Many are known to be far less than perfect, but RoboDK is attempting to solve this challenge with TwinTool calibration capabilities.

In the world of modern manufacturing, we want the tools to be effective, safe, and very easy to install and commission.…

In the world of modern manufacturing, we want the tools to be effective, safe, and very easy to install and commission. But when we say ‘easy’, how easy can it really be to commission robotic tools?

Festo has recently announced a new product, the first pneumatic collaborative robot, with the hopes of bringing…

Festo has recently announced a new product, the first pneumatic collaborative robot, with the hopes of bringing automation to a wider range of customers and application scenarios.

Hello acoustics, my old friend. I've come to monitor you again. Because a worn-out bearing softly creeping, slowly got…

Hello acoustics, my old friend. I've come to monitor you again. Because a worn-out bearing softly creeping, slowly got worse while I was sleeping. And the vibration that was planted in my brain still remains… Within the sound of Maintenance

FANUC announces the release of its latest CR Series cobot, the CR-35iB, stronger and lighter for improved functionality…

FANUC announces the release of its latest CR Series cobot, the CR-35iB, stronger and lighter for improved functionality and portability and faster installation.

Ships have navigated the face of the earth far longer than any other modern transportation vehicle. But what sorts of…

Ships have navigated the face of the earth far longer than any other modern transportation vehicle. But what sorts of advanced technologies are being used to increase safety and reliability of ocean-going vessels?

Control Automation Day 2022 will be on June 21st, focusing on PLC systems, packed with keynote addresses, educational…

Control Automation Day 2022 will be on June 21st, focusing on PLC systems, packed with keynote addresses, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

Our own Control Automation engineering staff had the opportunity to visit VersaBuilt, a CNC robotic integration shop…

Our own Control Automation engineering staff had the opportunity to visit VersaBuilt, a CNC robotic integration shop offering an application system from the Universal Robots UR+ series.

Adlink’s new EOS-JNX Series vision systems are equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capability and offer new…

Adlink’s new EOS-JNX Series vision systems are equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capability and offer new possibilities in security and plant monitoring.

Kaman Precision Products, a worldwide leader in inductive sensing technology, released the ThreadChecker line of sensors…

Kaman Precision Products, a worldwide leader in inductive sensing technology, released the ThreadChecker line of sensors for detecting the presence of threads in a drilled hole with speed and accuracy.

Comau announces the release of its new 220 kg payload, 6-axis articulating-arm robot, the N-220-2.7, for more…

Comau announces the release of its new 220 kg payload, 6-axis articulating-arm robot, the N-220-2.7, for more cost-effective automation across multiple industries.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft research organization announces the development of a sensor system that can help robots…

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft research organization announces the development of a sensor system that can help robots detect transparent objects in three dimensions.

While UR enjoys a record first quarter in 2022, a joint project between UR and mobile robot manufacturer MiR looks to…

While UR enjoys a record first quarter in 2022, a joint project between UR and mobile robot manufacturer MiR looks to develop solutions for mobility to advance the future of cobot applications.

Epson robot programming bears similarities to other industry-standard brands, but contains many unique features,…

Epson robot programming bears similarities to other industry-standard brands, but contains many unique features, including the ability to run background programs alongside the main function.

Increasing use of autonomous robotics in hospital and patient care environments means more careful examination of…

Increasing use of autonomous robotics in hospital and patient care environments means more careful examination of security risks - and immediate measures to patch vulnerabilities when detected.

ANYbotics announces the release of its new four-legged inspection bot, ANYmal X, for use in extreme environments,…

ANYbotics announces the release of its new four-legged inspection bot, ANYmal X, for use in extreme environments, designed specifically for the oil & gas and chemical industries.

Plastic is well-known for being inexpensive and lightweight, but not very resilient to friction and heat. Plastic motion…

Plastic is well-known for being inexpensive and lightweight, but not very resilient to friction and heat. Plastic motion pioneer Igus aims to overcome challenges and present a new solution.

Beewise receives $120 million in funds to continue the development of its solar-powered, artificial intelligence-driven…

Beewise receives $120 million in funds to continue the development of its solar-powered, artificial intelligence-driven beehive management technology.