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SMC Releases Lightweight, Vacuum-integrated Electric Gripper for Cobots

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.


News Mar 14, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Schunk System Enables Automatic, Quick Change of Gripper Fingers

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.


News Mar 12, 2024 by Seth Price
Streamlining Robot Operation With Mitsubishi’s New R86TB Teach Pendant

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.


News Mar 07, 2024 by Seth Price
A Complete Transport Solution: Omron Launches AMRs With ROEQ Top Modules

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.


News Mar 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB and Mettler Toledo To Advance Robotic Automation in Laboratories

ABB and Mettler Toledo To Advance Robotic Automation in Laboratories

ABB Robotics and Mettler Toledo have teamed up to accelerate the adoption of laboratory automation. The two companies are merging robotics and management software to improve laboratory workflows.


News Feb 29, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
RightHand Robotics Unveils Its Next-generation Piece-picking System

RightHand Robotics Unveils Its Next-generation Piece-picking System

RightHand Robotics has designed its next-generation piece-picking solution to enhance robotic order fulfillment. The upgraded system is built for greater autonomy and can pick a wider range of items than its predecessor.


News Feb 28, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day 2024 will be held on March 26th, talking all about industrial robotics with keynote interviews, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Feb 22, 2024 by David Peterson
SMC Releases New Vacuum Ejector and Vacuum Pump Systems

SMC Releases New Vacuum Ejector and Vacuum Pump Systems

The latest addition to SMC’s vacuum ejector lineup is the ZK2_A series, featuring greatly improved efficiency and increased suction speed over other models.


News Feb 19, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Festo Launches Latest in Life Science Automation Solutions

Festo Launches Latest in Life Science Automation Solutions

Festo has developed new life science automation solutions, including a flexible pipetting system. The system is designed to deliver wide-range pipette dispensing from 20 microliters to 20 milliliters.


News Feb 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
KUKA Robotics Mixed Reality Software Improves Motion Programming

KUKA Robotics Mixed Reality Software Improves Motion Programming

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.


News Feb 14, 2024 by Seth Price
ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.


News Feb 12, 2024 by David Peterson
ELESA Debuts Wide-Ranging Line of Industrial Vacuum Grippers

ELESA Debuts Wide-Ranging Line of Industrial Vacuum Grippers

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and quick-disconnect fixtures for industrial material handling applications.


News Feb 06, 2024 by Jeremy Cook
Democratizing Robotic Automation: Formic Releases Latest RaaS Solutions

Democratizing Robotic Automation: Formic Releases Latest RaaS Solutions

Formic has launched its newest software to provide customers with a robotics-as-a-service solution with no upfront costs, palpable operational savings, and round-the-clock monitoring and maintenance service.


News Jan 31, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
SMC Releases the LEHR Gripper Specialized for Collaborative Robots

SMC Releases the LEHR Gripper Specialized for Collaborative Robots

SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with UR collaborative robot applications.


News Jan 30, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Festo’s New DHPL Parallel Gripper Offers Versatile EoAT Solution

Festo’s New DHPL Parallel Gripper Offers Versatile EoAT Solution

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a compact, lightweight, and affordable product line.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Mecalux’s Collaborative Picking System Incorporates Siemens’ AI-driven Tech

Mecalux’s Collaborative Picking System Incorporates Siemens’ AI-driven Tech

Siemens and Mecalux have partnered to develop a robotic picking system for warehouse and logistics centers. The system combines Mecalux's picking cobots with Siemens’ Simatic Robot Pick AI 3D vision software.


News Jan 07, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
igus Expands ReBel Cobot Capabilities With Newly Developed Bionic Hand

igus Expands ReBel Cobot Capabilities With Newly Developed Bionic Hand

The recently launched ReBel finger gripper is the latest in cost-effective automation from igus. The easy-to-integrate bionic hand expands ReBel cobots' capabilities by enabling humanoid tasks at a low cost.


News Jan 05, 2024 by Austin Futrell
New Compact Valve From Schmalz Centralizes Vacuum Gripping

New Compact Valve From Schmalz Centralizes Vacuum Gripping

The new LQE compact valves from Schmalz feature a small, lightweight design that can be mounted directly to robotic arms to reduce system complexity, featuring IO-Link for data monitoring.


News Dec 30, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Festo Markets Latest Innovation: A Flat Parallel Gripper for Tight Spaces

Festo Markets Latest Innovation: A Flat Parallel Gripper for Tight Spaces

Festo has released the HPPF, a parallel gripper with a flat design and less than 1% copper, zinc, and nickel content, making it ideal for small-space applications in the electronics industry.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Seth Price
Schmalz Introduces New Compact Multi-Stage Vacuum Generator

Schmalz Introduces New Compact Multi-Stage Vacuum Generator

Schmalz has launched a new multi-stage compact ejector for efficient vacuum gripping solutions, with vacuum compensation available for non-uniform grip surfaces.


News Dec 18, 2023 by Damond Goodwin