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Safer Handling of Heavy Robotic Pallet Loads, Courtesy of SCHUNK

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.


News Nov 02, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Zebra Technologies and Hippo Harvest Cut Resource Waste With AMR-Driven Farming

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?


News Nov 01, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Top 10 Control Halloween Costumes for Engineers Who Can’t Keep Work at Work

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.


News Oct 29, 2023 by David Peterson
Uniting Manufacturing and Technology: Looking Back at SOUTHTEC 2023

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.


News Oct 27, 2023 by David Peterson
Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

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.


News Oct 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Safety at Breathtaking Speeds: Epson’s New GX-B Series SCARA Robots

Safety at Breathtaking Speeds: Epson’s New GX-B Series SCARA Robots

A new series of SCARA robots from Epson promises exciting new safety features that can make these high-speed devices work more closely alongside humans, removing barriers and increasing productivity.


News Oct 24, 2023 by David Peterson
Nvidia Targets Generative AI for Robotics with New Frameworks

Nvidia Targets Generative AI for Robotics with New Frameworks

At ROSCon 2023 this week, the release of the Metropolis and Isaac ROS 2.0 frameworks makes AI-powered robotics more practical and easier to develop.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Thank You MARM: GMV Confirms Successful Testing of ESA’s MIRROR Robot

Thank You MARM: GMV Confirms Successful Testing of ESA’s MIRROR Robot

Moving one step closer to automated infrastructure assembly in space, GMV’s three-armed robot successfully completes European Space Agency validation testing.


News Oct 18, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Cut the Cord: New Wireless EXW1/EX600-W Series From SMC

Cut the Cord: New Wireless EXW1/EX600-W Series From SMC

Reducing wiring costs and complexity, SMC’s new EXW1/EX600-W Series uses signal hopping to ensure signal reliability and strength.


News Oct 10, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Wenglor’s Inductive Ring Sensors Ready for Robotic Metallic Parts Feeding Applications

Wenglor’s Inductive Ring Sensors Ready for Robotic Metallic Parts Feeding Applications

Wenglor’s new inductive ring sensors promise easy mounting and faster, more accurate parts counting.


News Oct 10, 2023 by Seth Price
Inner Space Control: Hai Robotics Announces Automated Warehouse Solutions

Inner Space Control: Hai Robotics Announces Automated Warehouse Solutions

Increasing warehouse storage density and real-time efficiency, Hai Robotic’s new HaiPick A42T-E2 and HaiPick System 3 offer flexible solutions for managing warehouse operations.


News Oct 09, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Speak to Me: Festo Introduces Multi-Lingual CMMT-MP Servo Drives

Speak to Me: Festo Introduces Multi-Lingual CMMT-MP Servo Drives

Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs with productivity and cost advantages.


News Oct 03, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Alusteel Fabricates Welding Labor Shortage Solution With Cobot Welders from Smooth Robotics

Alusteel Fabricates Welding Labor Shortage Solution With Cobot Welders from Smooth Robotics

Deploying Smooth Robotics’ SmoothTool cobotic welding solution, Danish company Alusteel reduced welding time by 47%.


News Oct 03, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Get a Grip: SCHUNK Introduces TENDO Silver Precision Toolholders

Get a Grip: SCHUNK Introduces TENDO Silver Precision Toolholders

Precision tool-holding solution features Schunk’s innovative hydraulic expansion technology.


News Oct 02, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Releases New IRB1090 Educational Robot and Software

ABB Releases New IRB1090 Educational Robot and Software

ABB has developed a new educational robot and modular software geared towards inspiring and training the next generation of robotics engineers.


News Oct 01, 2023 by Seth Price
Universal Robots’ ReAutomated Virtual Experience Addresses the Robotic Future of Manufacturing

Universal Robots’ ReAutomated Virtual Experience Addresses the Robotic Future of Manufacturing

What does the future of manufacturing and production hold? UR’s virtual ReAutomated conference series aims to reveal its increasingly automated, robotic reality.


News Sep 28, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Keyence Introduces World’s First Clamp-On Air-Flow Sensor With New Series

Keyence Introduces World’s First Clamp-On Air-Flow Sensor With New Series

Keyence announces the release of innovative air monitoring sensors designed to provide critical air system data when and where it’s needed most.


News Sep 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Simple to Configure and Program, SMC’s New Line of Air Grippers Reduce Air Usage

Simple to Configure and Program, SMC’s New Line of Air Grippers Reduce Air Usage

Designed to simplify and optimize object manipulation and control, SMC’s RMH series grippers are available for 12 standard robot/cobot lines.


News Sep 26, 2023 by Seth Price
Toyota Reveals Diffusion Policy Best Way to Teach Today’s Robots Tomorrow’s Tricks

Toyota Reveals Diffusion Policy Best Way to Teach Today’s Robots Tomorrow’s Tricks

New, generative AI-based approach set to revolutionize robotic programming.


News Sep 26, 2023 by Steve Kuehn
OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO’s SightWorks vision software boosts FANUC’s robotic picking prowess to optimize fulfillment operations.


News Sep 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida