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Deploying a Robotic Workforce: Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman Partner with RaaS Company

Deploying a Robotic Workforce: Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman Partner with RaaS Company

Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman partnered with the Robotics as a Service (RaaS) company Rapid Robotics earlier this month to deliver robotic automation to a greater market share.


News Feb 27, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
Redefining Operational Efficiency with Battery-free Energy Delivery

Redefining Operational Efficiency with Battery-free Energy Delivery

CaPow has secured initial capital to advance the commercialization of its battery-free power delivery system for mobile robotics. The no-battery solution aims to reduce operational expenses and increase sustainability.


News Feb 22, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Unlocking Efficient Intralogistics with KUKA’s KMP 600-S diffDrive

Unlocking Efficient Intralogistics with KUKA’s KMP 600-S diffDrive

KUKA has recently released the KMP 600-S diffDrive for intralogistics. The mobile platform is designed to be efficient and speedy in material handling, with an added safety advantage of 3D object detection and laser scanners.


News Feb 19, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Exploring Flexible Automation in Retail and eCommerce

Exploring Flexible Automation in Retail and eCommerce

What are the benefits of flexible automation in production, and how are retail and eCommerce businesses implementing this type of automation in their operations?


News Feb 17, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Day 1 Wrap-up: ATX West 2023 Show

Day 1 Wrap-up: ATX West 2023 Show

Robots, sensors, and automation instruments were just a few of the sights and sounds from ATX West in Anaheim, CA. Our team shares some great insights from Day 1 at the show!


News Feb 08, 2023 by David Peterson
Look Out For Factory Automation Solutions At ATX West 2023

Look Out For Factory Automation Solutions At ATX West 2023

Hosted by IMEngineering West in Anaheim, CA on Feb 7-9, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West is quickly approaching. Check out some of the innovative factory automation and robotic solutions to be demonstrated on the show floor.


News Feb 01, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
Researchers Point to Ultrasonics and Microfluidics to Add Small-scale Capability to Robots

Researchers Point to Ultrasonics and Microfluidics to Add Small-scale Capability to Robots

ETH Zürich has developed a method to move small amounts of fluid using ultrasonic energy, giving micro-scale robots untapped capabilities in and outside of the laboratory.


News Jan 31, 2023 by Seth Price
Extreme Power, Compact Design: KUKA Introduces Double Link Arm Robots

Extreme Power, Compact Design: KUKA Introduces Double Link Arm Robots

Compact, cost-effective, and climate friendly. KUKA has announced the release of its latest range of heavy-payload industrial robots designed with a double link arm for high inertia environments.


News Jan 30, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
 Creating 3D Maps in Real-time: Teledyne’s Improved Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

Creating 3D Maps in Real-time: Teledyne’s Improved Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

Teledyne e2v has released the Hydra 3D+, a 3D ToF CMOS image sensor capable of improved performance over previous 3D sensing devices.


News Jan 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Simplifying Mobile Robotics with Laser Localization Software

Simplifying Mobile Robotics with Laser Localization Software

Bosch Rexroth’s mobile robot orientation software, designed to enhance the integration of AGVs and AMRs in manufacturing plants, is now available in the US.


News Jan 22, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Inspecting Oil and Gas Pipelines with Fiber Optics, Drones, and Little Bots

Inspecting Oil and Gas Pipelines with Fiber Optics, Drones, and Little Bots

Pipelines are used to transport oil and gas safely and efficiently. In this article, we'll explore some technologies being used to protect and maintain the integrity of oil and gas pipeline infrastructures.


News Jan 20, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens Sets its Sights on Global Food Security and Sustainability

Siemens Sets its Sights on Global Food Security and Sustainability

Siemens and 80 Acres Farms have joined forces to bring artificial intelligence, robotics, and other automation technologies to nontraditional farming practices to increase efficiency and sustainability of food production.


News Jan 17, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
A Chat with OnRobot and a Look at D:PLOY - The Next Step in Robotics?

A Chat with OnRobot and a Look at D:PLOY - The Next Step in Robotics?

Control.com had the opportunity to chat with Kristian Hulgard, OnRobot’s General Manager, to learn about D:Ploy, a robotic deployment solution that has been seven years in the making.


News Jan 16, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
Advancing Automation in Agriculture, Innovations at CES 2023

Advancing Automation in Agriculture, Innovations at CES 2023

Check out technologies showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 to see how automation and robotics in agriculture are helping humanity economize on resources and safeguard the environment.


News Jan 13, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Arduino PLC IDE Tutorial 2: Analog I/O and External Devices

Arduino PLC IDE Tutorial 2: Analog I/O and External Devices

Previously, we described how to use the new Arduino PLC IDE to control discrete devices. This tutorial will describe how to connect various peripheral equipment (VFD and robot) using analog inputs and outputs.


Robot Motion Command Types: Understanding Linear, Joint, and Arc Movement

Robot Motion Command Types: Understanding Linear, Joint, and Arc Movement

Programming robots may seem like a simple task of moving from point to point, like a really expensive game of Connect the Dots. Linear, joint, and circular motion commands affect robot movement differently, each meant to be used in certain settings.


Electronic Datasheet (EDS) Files: Why do We Use Them?

Electronic Datasheet (EDS) Files: Why do We Use Them?

Many control product manufacturers offer these downloadable ‘EDS files’ for peripheral equipment, but what exactly is an EDS, and how can they aid in the development of a project?


Snowbotics: Paving the Way for a Shovel-free Holiday

Snowbotics: Paving the Way for a Shovel-free Holiday

With snow piling up in many parts of the world this holiday season, the use of robotic and autonomous technologies are being used to pave the way on driveways and runways for a shovel-free snow season.


News Dec 23, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Holiday Woes? Robotic and Automation Technologies Can Help!

Holiday Woes? Robotic and Automation Technologies Can Help!

Crying loud for all to hear? For many, holidays can be a stressful time. Luckily, you can ease your woes with the help of the latest robotic and automation technologies to get gifts under the tree and cookies on the table.


News Dec 22, 2022 by Caitlin Nicholson
Meet SWIFTI, the “First” Industrial Cobot

Meet SWIFTI, the “First” Industrial Cobot

ABB looks to bridge the gap between industrial and collaborative robotics, resulting in the new SWIFTI CRB 1300 'industrial cobot,' capable of higher speeds and payloads than traditional cobots in its class.


News Dec 20, 2022 by Damond Goodwin