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Universal Robots Never Skips Arm Day: Higher Payloads for UR20/UR30 Cobots

Universal Robots Never Skips Arm Day: Higher Payloads for UR20/UR30 Cobots

Universal Robots have increased the payload capacity of their high-payload UR20 and UR30 cobots when the cobot is in the top lift position.


News Oct 09, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB’s GoFa Series Cobots Increase Accuracy Tenfold with New Feature

ABB’s GoFa Series Cobots Increase Accuracy Tenfold with New Feature

ABB has introduced various features to its GoFa series cobots to enhance their accuracy, operational efficiency, and applicability.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Austin Futrell
ABB Sponsors MassRobotics, Driving Innovation in the Industry

ABB Sponsors MassRobotics, Driving Innovation in the Industry

The Robotics division of ABB has contributed both hardware and RobotStudio software to MassRobotics, helping drive innovation and design at the country's largest independent robotic hub.


News Oct 07, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Pickommerce Advances Commercialization of Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Station

Pickommerce Advances Commercialization of Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Station

The logistics automation and robotics company receives $3.4 million in investments to bring its PickoBot e-commerce pick-and-pack system to warehousing and fulfillment centers worldwide.


News Oct 05, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
LEGO-Inspired Designs: Shape-Shifting Robots and Interlocking Building Blocks

LEGO-Inspired Designs: Shape-Shifting Robots and Interlocking Building Blocks

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed LEGO-inspired innovations focused on reconfigurability for environmental adaptability and sustainability.


News Oct 04, 2024 by Seth Price
Balluff Simplifies Position Detection With New BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensors

Balluff Simplifies Position Detection With New BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensors

The new BMF line of T-slot magnetic sensors from Balluff is designed to bring simplicity and cost efficiency to non-contact position measurement for pneumatic cylinders and robotic grippers.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Seth Price
Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and outdoor conditions, enhancing industrial workflows.


News Sep 28, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
GelSight Partners with Flexxbotics to Transform Robotic Precision Testing

GelSight Partners with Flexxbotics to Transform Robotic Precision Testing

GelSight has collaborated with Flexxbotics to develop robotic systems with autonomous control for non-destructive testing.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Vention Aims To Simplify Robotics With AI-Based Controller and ABB Collaboration

Vention Aims To Simplify Robotics With AI-Based Controller and ABB Collaboration

Vention has announced the release of an AI-based motion controller and compatibility between its automation platform and ABB cobots. Both moves are aimed at simplifying the use of robotics in manufacturing.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Seth Price
KUKA Expands KR Series of SCARA Robots To Include Higher Payloads

KUKA Expands KR Series of SCARA Robots To Include Higher Payloads

The latest KR SCARA robots feature not only increased payloads but also a flexible reach and high precision. The four-axis robots are suitable for various uses, expanding the series' application possibilities.


News Sep 24, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Kawasaki Reveals New CL Cobot Series, Tech Demos at IMTS

Kawasaki Reveals New CL Cobot Series, Tech Demos at IMTS

Kawasaki Robotics and other key industry players collaborated to bring interactive demonstrations focusing on advanced robotics to attendees at the International Manufacturing Technology Show.


News Sep 20, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Amazon, Covariant, Siemens, and ALPHR Technology Streamline Operations

Amazon, Covariant, Siemens, and ALPHR Technology Streamline Operations

Companies seek to digitize manufacturing and warehouse operations, streamlining the integration of automated machinery and facilitating the development of more efficient robotic technologies.


News Sep 18, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Copia DeviceLink Now Supports Siemens’ Step 7 5.x Software

Copia DeviceLink Now Supports Siemens’ Step 7 5.x Software

Copia Automation has expanded its list of supported automation software for its popular DeviceLink platform, which monitors factory automation software in real time for code changes and backups.


News Sep 17, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Calling All Engineers: The 2024 Control Engineering Survey

Calling All Engineers: The 2024 Control Engineering Survey

The quality of our educational content comes from truly understanding our audience. We need your help to give us the best snapshot of today’s industry, plus a chance to win Amazon gift card prizes!


News Sep 16, 2024 by David Peterson
Enhanced Robotics and Data Connectivity Aim to Advance Agriculture

Enhanced Robotics and Data Connectivity Aim to Advance Agriculture

Companies aim to improve agricultural operations with the introduction of an autonomous berry-picking robot and the automated data transfer from CNH machinery to CropX's agronomic farm management system.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Companies Count on Drones for Accurate Inventory Management

Companies Count on Drones for Accurate Inventory Management

In an effort to increase efficiency and accuracy in warehouse inventory management, Nokia and Ikea are utilizing autonomous drone technology to keep track of stock.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Control Bits: A Roundup of Sizzling Summer Automation News

Control Bits: A Roundup of Sizzling Summer Automation News

Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots, networking, and even some exciting company development news!


News Sep 11, 2024 by David Peterson
FANUC Releases the R-50iA Robot Controller with New Security and Integrations

FANUC Releases the R-50iA Robot Controller with New Security and Integrations

New robot controllers from FANUC released as the IMTS 2024 promise cybersecurity enhancements, Python integration, improved remote capabilities, energy savings, and vision improvements.


News Sep 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Introducing the FANUC Control Series and the Upgraded FANUC Robodrill

Introducing the FANUC Control Series and the Upgraded FANUC Robodrill

FANUC has introduced the 500i-A CNC Control series with 5-axis integrated technology and the α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500, including a larger table, increased tool capacity, and improved speed.


News Sep 09, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Rethink Robotics Leaps Into the Future With Brand New Lineups

Rethink Robotics Leaps Into the Future With Brand New Lineups

Unveiled for the first time at IMTS, Rethink Robotics debuts three new model series consisting of cobots, AMRs, and mobile manipulators named the Reacher, Ryder, and Riser.


News Sep 09, 2024 by David Peterson