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Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.

one day ago by David Peterson

Omron and Neura Robotics Usher in New Era of Robotic Cognition

Omron and Neura Robotics embark on a collaborative pioneering journey to establish a firm footprint in the field of cognitive robotics for industrial automation.

2 days ago by Stephanie Leonida

A Look at the Latest Pneumatic and Robotic Products From SMC

SMC has announced several new products for pneumatic control and robot assembly systems, including longer life pneumatic air cylinders, a new air flow controller, and a multi-hand robot adapter.

5 days ago by Seth Price

Third Dimension Noncontact Gauging Solution Now Available for Fanuc Cobots

Fanuc's CRX collaborative robots can now be integrated with Third Dimension's peripheral device, Vectro2, a plug-and-play noncontact gauging solution for metrology and process control.

April 12, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Siemens, Universal Robots, and Zivid Tackle Intralogistics Fulfillment

Three major players in vision systems and robotics have teamed up to produce a highly accurate and dynamic robot-picking system for the logistics and e-commerce industry.

April 10, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

The KR Pulse Ecosystem: Kassow Robots Latest Push Toward Flexible Cobot Solutions

Kassow Robots has partnered with major automation device and software industry players to build an ecosystem of compatible components, application kits, and engineering tools for its 7-axis KR cobots.

April 06, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

ABB Robotics Partners With Start-up To Promote Sustainable, Affordable Housing

In an effort to make housing more sustainable and affordable, ABB Robotics and technology start-up AUAR have teamed up to build an ecosystem of robotic micro-factories.

April 05, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida

Fraunhofer Develops AI-powered Cobot Inspection Workstations for Production

To combat the time-consuming and error-prone manual visual inspection of parts, Fraunhofer has helped design a cobot workstation that utilizes artificial intelligence and an IoT platform for inspection.

April 04, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Next-generation AI-vision Software: Micropsi Industries Launches MIRAI 2

Micropsi Industries has released its latest AI-driven machine vision software, MIRAI 2. Built on earlier generation software, MIRAI 2 boasts new features focused on reliability and scalability.

April 02, 2024 by Seth Price

Robots in Space? Remote Surgery and Extraterrestrial Habitation

An advanced robotic assistant has successfully demonstrated its surgical capabilities aboard the International Space Station. Researchers are also working to create robots that maintain human habitats in space.

March 28, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida

Recap: Control Automation Day 2024

Control Automation Day 2024 is now in the rear-view mirror. Thanks to our presenters and attendees for making the inaugural event a huge success!

March 26, 2024 by David Peterson

RoboDK and Comau Deliver Next-generation Robotic Simulation

The latest collaboration between RoboDK and Comau gives users enhanced, user-friendly robotic simulation and offline programming with Roboshop Next Gen software.

March 24, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

Comau and Leonardo Pilot Automated Inspection for Helicopter Blades

Robot manufacturer Comau has joined forces with Leonardo, an aerospace and defense manufacturer, to develop an intelligent robotic inspection system for helicopter blades up to seven meters long.

March 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

Three Control Automation Day Sessions You Just Can’t Miss

Join the experts as they present robotics theory on topics including 3D vision applications from Keyence, robot motion and precision from Mecademic, and developing open control from Arduino Pro.

March 21, 2024 by David Peterson

Control.com: Feeling The Supply Chain Mojo at MODEX 2024

Atlanta was buzzing with technology, demonstrations, and innovative supply chain solutions from over 1000 individual exhibitors at MODEX 2024, March 11-14 at the GA World Congress Center.

March 16, 2024 by David Peterson

A Hands-On Solution: Humanoid Robots in Automotive Manufacturing and Beyond

Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks traditionally developed for human hands.

March 15, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

SMC Releases Lightweight, Vacuum-integrated Electric Gripper for Cobots

SMC has released its lightweight, energy-saving ZXPE5 Series electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots. The new gripper has a built-in vacuum pump and can be used with a single electrical wire connection.

March 14, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida

Schunk System Enables Automatic, Quick Change of Gripper Fingers

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation of parts and enabling greater manufacturing flexibility.

March 12, 2024 by Seth Price

Streamlining Robot Operation With Mitsubishi’s New R86TB Teach Pendant

The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic motion and monitoring robot status, regardless of a user’s experience level.

March 07, 2024 by Seth Price

A Complete Transport Solution: Omron Launches AMRs With ROEQ Top Modules

Omron has launched its MD-650 and MD-900 medium-payload AMRs as an out-of-the-box solution with lifter top and top roller modules from ROEQ, offering customers efficient and cost-effective material transportation.

March 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida