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Northwestern University Unveils Mobile Cobot for Team-based Manipulation Tasks

Northwestern University Unveils Mobile Cobot for Team-based Manipulation Tasks

Researchers from Northwestern University welcome a new breed of collaborative robot, the Omnid Mocobot, for human-multirobot manipulation tasks undertaken in warehouse, factory, and construction environments. 


News Aug 01, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Nikon’s Latest C3 eMotion Actuators

Nikon’s Latest C3 eMotion Actuators

Nikon’s new series of actuators used in robotic joints and collaborative mechanical arm applications extend the options for peak torque and rotational speed, among other key performance characteristics.


News Jul 29, 2022 by Gunner Scott
Schunk’s Nature Inspired Robot Gripper

Schunk’s Nature Inspired Robot Gripper

Schunk offers their robotic gripper inspired by geckos, the ADHESO, a residue-free, energy-free, adhesive gripper that extends robot capabilities. The ADHESO is an innovative product on the market worth keeping an eye on.


News Jul 26, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
KUKA’s Plasma Cell Technology Optimized Through Partnership

KUKA’s Plasma Cell Technology Optimized Through Partnership

KUKA's silver system partner, ROBOTENGINE, further develops KUKA's robot cell technology by designing and integrating a technology agnostic robot cell to suit a wider variety of automation landscapes.


News Jul 21, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Honeywell Report Suggests Using Automation to Avoid Stagnancy and Track Performance for DC Logistics

Honeywell Report Suggests Using Automation to Avoid Stagnancy and Track Performance for DC Logistics

As logistics providers face increasing consumer demand and disruption, automation plays a key role in stabilizing the supply chain via future-facing integration and worker specialization.


News Jul 20, 2022 by Caitlin Nicholson
Cross Company and Doosan Team up to Ship out Cobot Technology

Cross Company and Doosan Team up to Ship out Cobot Technology

Doosan Robotics aims to expand their range of distribution and integration of their collaborative robot technology across the states by joining forces with industrial automation specialist, Cross Company.


News Jul 19, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Comau Introduces Sensitive Environment Industrial Robot

Comau Introduces Sensitive Environment Industrial Robot

Comau releases the Racer-5 SE, their latest industrial robot. With its smooth, easy to clean design, the Racer-5 SE aims to alleviate the workload in cleanrooms and sensitive manufacturing facilities.


News Jul 18, 2022 by Seth Price
FANUC Opens New Headquarters In Mexico

FANUC Opens New Headquarters In Mexico

FANUC Mexico opens its newest headquarters to better serve customers throughout Mexico and Latin America. The new automation headquarters will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering, and customer service. 


News Jul 17, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Automation and Digital Technologies Transform the Food and Beverage Industry

Automation and Digital Technologies Transform the Food and Beverage Industry

Automation and digital technologies in the food and beverage industry provide manufacturers with greater operational efficiency, improved worker safety, and higher quality goods for end-consumers. 


News Jul 13, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Bosch Rexroth Releases its New Plug-and-Produce Smart Function Kit for Dispensing

Bosch Rexroth Releases its New Plug-and-Produce Smart Function Kit for Dispensing

Bosch Rexroth's new universal Smart Function Kit for Dispensing helps customers execute dispensing tasks faster than previously possible with their complete and deployment-ready linear robots. 


News Jul 11, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Beckhoff Releases its New Modular Industrial Robot System

Beckhoff Releases its New Modular Industrial Robot System

Beckhoff showcases its latest modular industrial robot system at Automatica 2022, the ATRO, which features added link modules of different designs and dimensions, giving users the flexibility to meet their automation needs.


News Jul 10, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Accessible Automation: ABB’s OmniVance Machining Cell and Software

Accessible Automation: ABB’s OmniVance Machining Cell and Software

ABB’s new OmniVance Machining Cell and Machining Software drastically reduce setup and reconfiguration time through auto calibration and path tuning advances, making automation more intuitive than ever. 


News Jul 08, 2022 by Seth Price
No-code Robotics: Programming Made Easy

No-code Robotics: Programming Made Easy

Many companies including Yaskawa, Fanuc, and Control Techniques provide operation and monitoring of industrial equipment through no-code technologies and improved graphical user interfaces.


News Jul 07, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Universal Robots Introduces 20 kg Redefined Cobot 

Universal Robots Introduces 20 kg Redefined Cobot 

Universal Robots releases their largest cobot, the UR20, capable of handling up to 20 kg of payload. The UR20 is not only bigger than previous UR cobots but has a faster cycle time and greater motion capabilities. 


News Jul 04, 2022 by Seth Price
Additive Automation: 3D Printing Robots

Additive Automation: 3D Printing Robots

Achieving precision in 3D printing with industrial robots has been difficult with typical programming software. 3D CAD/CAM software opens up the possibilities of industrial robot additive processes. 


News Jul 01, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
KUKA Creates a Stir at Automate 2022 with its Latest Technologies

KUKA Creates a Stir at Automate 2022 with its Latest Technologies

KUKA introduces its latest technology and software advancements at the Automate 2022 show, including robotic friction stir welding and 3D bin picking solutions.


News Jun 28, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
FANUC Displays New DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS Delta Robot at Automate 2022

FANUC Displays New DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS Delta Robot at Automate 2022

FANUC, a world leader in robotics and CNCs, demoed its robotic models at this year's Automate show in Detroit, including its lineup of cobots, welding robots, heavy payload robots, and vision systems.


News Jun 27, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Robotiq Introduces New Machine Tending Solution

Robotiq Introduces New Machine Tending Solution

Robotiq aims to help small businesses enter the world of industrial robotics by offering their latest Machine Tending Solution to add to existing CNC machines, allowing for around-the-clock operation.


News Jun 24, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2022

A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2022

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2022—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Jun 20, 2022 by David Peterson
Schaffner Introduces EMC Filter Series for Data Centers and Robotics

Schaffner Introduces EMC Filter Series for Data Centers and Robotics

Schaffner introduces its newest electromagnetic compatibility filters for data centers and robotic-automation sectors, allowing for different connection options and saving on space with a 1U rack-mount design.


News Jun 17, 2022 by Damond Goodwin