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Yaskawa Cobots Switch Between Collab / Non-Collab Modes

Yaskawa Cobots Switch Between Collab / Non-Collab Modes

Yaskawa announces new features on the release of the latest collaborative robot models - the ability to toggle between standard and collaborative operating modes.


News Feb 24, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
RE2 Robotics Partners With JLG on Solar Field Construction

RE2 Robotics Partners With JLG on Solar Field Construction

How can RE2’s robotic arm and JLG equipment handle heavy payloads in the field?


NEC Develops AMR Control Technology Promoting Safety in Warehouses

NEC Develops AMR Control Technology Promoting Safety in Warehouses

Safety considerations of autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) benefit from control technology changes that consider uncertain factors of the environment around the device.


News Feb 17, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Bezos’ Company Set to Acquire Industrial Robotics Company

Bezos’ Company Set to Acquire Industrial Robotics Company

Honeybee Robotics will become a wholly-owned subsidy of Blue Origin, combining Honeybee’s robotic experience with Blue Origin’s space exploration missions.


News Feb 12, 2022 by Seth Price
Epson Updates SCARA Robot Lineup

Epson Updates SCARA Robot Lineup

Epson combines user-friendly software programming with its latest SCARA robots.


News Feb 10, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
GE Digital Introduces a Digital Twin Solution to Autonomously Tune Gas Turbines

GE Digital Introduces a Digital Twin Solution to Autonomously Tune Gas Turbines

GE Digital released a software tool to optimize gas turbine operations to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.


FANUC Debuts Industrial Robot Designed for Heavy Payloads

FANUC Debuts Industrial Robot Designed for Heavy Payloads

FANUC introduced the M-1000iA, a floor-mounted 6-axis robot engineered to maneuver heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg (about 2,200 pounds) without sacrificing versatility and range of motion.


News Feb 08, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Stäubli Integrates Siemens PLC and Robot Programming on the TIA Platform

Stäubli Integrates Siemens PLC and Robot Programming on the TIA Platform

Stäubli robotics can now be implemented on the Siemens TIA platform through a PLC communication interface software package from Stäubli.


News Feb 07, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Autonomous Driving Software and Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Partner to Build Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

Autonomous Driving Software and Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Partner to Build Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

Software company Cyngn and vehicle manufacturer Columbia form partnerships to build an electric AV fleet.


News Feb 03, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
NVIDIA Drives Automated Manufacturing With New AMR Platform

NVIDIA Drives Automated Manufacturing With New AMR Platform

Years in the making, NVIDIA released its AMR platform focused on increasing worker safety and improving productivity.


News Feb 02, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Robotic Automation Continues Advancing eCommerce and Warehousing

Robotic Automation Continues Advancing eCommerce and Warehousing

Berkshire Grey, Autostore, and KUKA reveal their latest solutions for improving warehouse and eCommerce operations.


News Jan 31, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
KUKA Addresses Robotic Hygiene Standards

KUKA Addresses Robotic Hygiene Standards

The food and pharmaceutical industries require exceptionally clean environments. Robotic product portfolios from KUKA address these hygienic industrial design challenges.


News Jan 29, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
FANUC Introduces Educational Package Combining Machine Tool and Cobot Technologies

FANUC Introduces Educational Package Combining Machine Tool and Cobot Technologies

FANUC provides educational resources and pathways to bridge the skills gap for the future of industrial automation and manufacturing.


News Jan 26, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
China Commits to Expanding Smart Manufacturing and Robotics Innovation in 2022

China Commits to Expanding Smart Manufacturing and Robotics Innovation in 2022

China launched a five-year plan to increase robotic process automation (RPA) and smart manufacturing, starting with new partnerships and reports.


News Jan 25, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
ACS Motion Upgrades Motion System Accuracy With Newest Master Motion Controller

ACS Motion Upgrades Motion System Accuracy With Newest Master Motion Controller

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and configurable axes.


News Jan 25, 2022 by Gunner Scott
Allied Motion Expands Smart Factory Solutions With Spectrum Controls Acquisition

Allied Motion Expands Smart Factory Solutions With Spectrum Controls Acquisition

Allied Motion announced its acquisition of Spectrum Controls for $70 million.


News Jan 23, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Symphony Industrial AI Advances Into Wearables by Acquiring Proceedix

Symphony Industrial AI Advances Into Wearables by Acquiring Proceedix

Symphony Industrial AI has acquired Proceedix, a move that will allow them to advance further into industrial wearables and expand their solutions for factory and plant processes.


News Jan 22, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Hyundai Motor Shifts Focus to Digital Factories and Robotics

Hyundai Motor Shifts Focus to Digital Factories and Robotics

How is Hyundai Motor pursuing these goals? The company shared its efforts during CES 2022.


Mitsubishi Electric Pushes New Initiatives Toward Eliminating Black Boxes in AI Controls

Mitsubishi Electric Pushes New Initiatives Toward Eliminating Black Boxes in AI Controls

Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more human-centric AI ethics policy.


News Jan 20, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Automation Anywhere Expands Process Automation Solutions by Acquiring a Process Intelligence Company

Automation Anywhere Expands Process Automation Solutions by Acquiring a Process Intelligence Company

Data-driven performance has been on the tip of manufacturers' minds. Take a look at how Automation Anywhere is expanding its process automation.


News Jan 15, 2022 by Damond Goodwin