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OnRobot’s Electric Vacuum Gripper Helps Automate Palletizing Porous Materials

OnRobot announced its latest development in electric vacuum gripper technology, the VGP20.

April 08, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Baumüller will present its latest development in combined PLC and PC technology, the b maXX PLC, at the Hannover Messe Digital Edition on April 12th.

April 06, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Desmasa Combined AMRs and Cobots to Create Mobile Collaborative Robots

Desmasa unveiled a new mobile collaborative robot (MCR) that combines the mobility and agility of a vehicle with the industrial utility of a collaborative robot.

March 24, 2021 by Seth Price

Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid released a new line of autonomous pallet trucks to boost productivity in the warehousing and shipping environments.

March 10, 2021 by Seth Price

Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Control Automation virtually sat down with Rapid Robotics CTO Ruddick Lawrence to discuss their Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) and its automation benefits to help reshore U.S. manufacturing.

February 10, 2021 by Aline Dias

Emerson Opens $49 Million Global Headquarters for Welding and Assembly Innovations in Connecticut

Emerson opens its new Branson welding and assembly technologies’ global headquarters in Brookfield, Connecticut to advance welding, joining, and cleaning solutions for manufacturing.

January 19, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Nord Modules Releases Quick Mover 180 Autonomous Mobile Robot

Learn about the Quick Move 180 (QM180), the latest materials handling mobile robot from Nord.

November 23, 2020 by Seth Price

Packing Up and Going Online: PACK EXPO Launches Virtual Event for Processing and Packaging

To keep customers and suppliers connected, safe, and up-to-date with industry trends in processing and packaging, PACK EXPO will host a virtual online event this November.

November 11, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Parker Hannifin Introduces New Thermoplastic Hoses to Streamline Hydraulic Capabilities

Parker announces their new sub-zero hydraulic hoses, designed for extreme industrial environments.

November 04, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Fetch and VARGO Partner on New Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) Using Robots

Cloud robotics company, Fetch, and material-handling systems company VARGO, partner on a new solution to enable optimized robot picking in the warehouse.

October 30, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

READY Robotics Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Automation

This new up-training program launched in October of 2020 and promises to close the knowledge and skills gap related to manufacturing automation.

October 28, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

OnRobot Takes Fully Electric Approach With New Robotic Sanding Tool

Changing the way traditional sanding is done, OnRobot recently released its robotic sanding tool, the OnRobot Sander.

October 12, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

Geek+ Launches Its Largest Packing Robot for Intelligent Sorting

Geek+, a global technology company focused on advanced robotics and AI, has announced a new robot for intelligent sorting of large packages: the S100C. 

September 26, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

Robotiq, Pickit, and Festo Partner on Picking and Packaging to Reach Industrial Innovation

Robotiq has partnered with Pickit and Festo to develop and produce cobots to serve various industries and applications.

September 24, 2020 by Seth Price

Geek+ and Körber Continue Partnership for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Deployment

Geek+ has joined forces with Köber to create a strategic partnership for advancing automation and supply chain logistics.

August 24, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Recycling Robots: Kivnon Launches Exchange Program for New Warehouse Robots in Return for Old Models

Kivnon announces the opportunity for customers to hand over old AVGs/AMRs of any brand for a new model with a substantial discount.

July 09, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Danfoss Reveals New MBS 1600 Pressure Transmitter for the Plastics Industry

Multinational engineering firm Danfoss just released a new pressure transmitter optimized for the plastics industry.

June 23, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

FAULHABER Releases Integrated Speed Controllers for Flat Motors

Faulhaber announced the latest DC servomotors, the BXT range, that incorporates speed controllers for light-weight applications.

June 18, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

inVia Robotics Provides Social Distancing Features to Warehouse Using inVia Logic and PickMate Software

Robotics company, inVia, adds warehouse ‘social distancing features’ to its software.

May 23, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Mitsubishi’s New MELSERVO-J5 Series With Motors, Encoders, and More

Mitsubishi introduces the J5 series, bringing advancements in AC servos, amplifiers, and motion control units. 

April 04, 2020 by Robin Mitchell