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ABB Begins Expansion of North American Robotics Headquarters

ABB Begins Expansion of North American Robotics Headquarters

ABB has begun the expansion to its North American robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, strengthening its commitment to the Americas market and accelerating the development of the "next generation" of robots.


News Mar 23, 2023 by Seth Price
ABB Opens R&D Facility to Reinvigorate Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

ABB Opens R&D Facility to Reinvigorate Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

ABB has opened a global research and development center in Dundalk, Ireland, to advance innovation and integrate sustainable operations in pulp and paper manufacturing.


News Mar 06, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
BMW to Use Collision-free, Multi-robot Collaboration Motion Planning Software

BMW to Use Collision-free, Multi-robot Collaboration Motion Planning Software

The BMW Group announced that it will begin utilizing Realtime Robotics' robotic systems and software for more efficient motion planning and collision-free tandem operation of their industrial robots.


News Mar 05, 2023 by Seth Price
ABB-backed Life Sciences Platform Expands Manufacturing Solutions

ABB-backed Life Sciences Platform Expands Manufacturing Solutions

With support and technology from ABB Robotics, BICO Group introduces The Nucleus Automation Ecosystem, a modular, flexible, fully-integrated platform for life sciences manufacturers.


News Mar 03, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
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
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
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
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
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.


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?


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
Beyond the Factory Floor—Robots for the Retail Sector

Beyond the Factory Floor—Robots for the Retail Sector

DOBOT has launched its Nova Series of collaborative robots for the area of retail to help with customer-oriented tasks like coffee making and physical therapy.


News Dec 16, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Opens the Doors to its Robotics Mega Factory in Shanghai

ABB Opens the Doors to its Robotics Mega Factory in Shanghai

With the growing global robotics market, ABB seeks to capitalize on the growing demands by opening a "state-of-the-art" mega factory in Shanghai for manufacturing next-generation robots.


News Dec 07, 2022 by Seth Price
Bringing Artificial Intelligence and Collaborative Robotics Together

Bringing Artificial Intelligence and Collaborative Robotics Together

Techman Robot aims to save manufacturers time and money through the use of artificial intelligence with its AI Cobot series that includes smart vision, improved pick and place, and a built in AI interface.


News Dec 06, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Automated and On Track: What is Total Laboratory Automation?

Automated and On Track: What is Total Laboratory Automation?

Total laboratory automation (TLA) helps in workforce utilization, reduced costs, and management of routine testing. Learn about what TLA is, its components, and what to consider before replacing a traditional laboratory.


Safeguarding the Workforce with Improved Human-robot Collaboration

Safeguarding the Workforce with Improved Human-robot Collaboration

Veo Robotics brings customers its new FreeMove Engine 2.0 to help meet the demands of flexible manufacturing while maintaining worker safety.


News Dec 04, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Gentle and Intelligent—A Robot Gripper Made for Sensitive Tasks

Gentle and Intelligent—A Robot Gripper Made for Sensitive Tasks

Choosing the right robot gripper can be a daunting task, especially when a gripper that is fully controllable and is able to grip small, delicate components is needed. Enter Schunk’s new EGK smart gripper.


News Dec 02, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Advancing Robotics and AI at the University of Manchester

Advancing Robotics and AI at the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester inaugurated the opening of its new center for the advancement of robotics and artificial intelligence-based innovations.


News Dec 01, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Amazon Automates in-Air and on the Ground—What Does this Mean for Workers?

Amazon Automates in-Air and on the Ground—What Does this Mean for Workers?

Amazon continues to automate its delivery services, both on the ground and in the air, while global workforces remain uncertain of whether automation will truly work in their favor.


News Nov 21, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Autonomous Material Transport for Warehouse Labor Woes

Autonomous Material Transport for Warehouse Labor Woes

The global warehouse automation market is projected to double in the next five years. To help meet growing demands, Vecna Robotics offers hardware and software to enhance workflow efficiency and augment worker tasks.


News Nov 20, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida