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SCHUNK Creates New, Innovative Pneumatic Positioning Solution

SCHUNK Creates New, Innovative Pneumatic Positioning Solution

Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning Device useful for applications requiring an intermediate grip position.


News Nov 15, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.


News Nov 09, 2023 by David Peterson
Fulfilling More than Orders: Amazon Deploys Robots for Enhanced Experience

Fulfilling More than Orders: Amazon Deploys Robots for Enhanced Experience

Amazon has announced Sequoia and Digit, two new robotic systems set to elevate customer and employee experience by enhancing operations and improving worker safety.


News Nov 08, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Advancements in The Field: Automation Transforms Future Farming

Advancements in The Field: Automation Transforms Future Farming

Investigate some of the notable recent technological advancements in the field of agricultural automation, providing higher-yielding, long-lasting solutions for modern farming.


News Nov 02, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Safer Handling of Heavy Robotic Pallet Loads, Courtesy of SCHUNK

Safer Handling of Heavy Robotic Pallet Loads, Courtesy of SCHUNK

SCHUNK has expanded the lineup of couplings for robot grippers with a device designed for heavier pallets, aligning with the advent of higher-payload robots entering the market.


News Nov 02, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Zebra Technologies and Hippo Harvest Cut Resource Waste With AMR-Driven Farming

Zebra Technologies and Hippo Harvest Cut Resource Waste With AMR-Driven Farming

How are autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) being used in farming and agriculture to reduce negative environmental impacts and promote sustainable operations in the long term?


News Nov 01, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Nvidia Targets Generative AI for Robotics with New Frameworks

Nvidia Targets Generative AI for Robotics with New Frameworks

At ROSCon 2023 this week, the release of the Metropolis and Isaac ROS 2.0 frameworks makes AI-powered robotics more practical and easier to develop.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Thank You MARM: GMV Confirms Successful Testing of ESA’s MIRROR Robot

Thank You MARM: GMV Confirms Successful Testing of ESA’s MIRROR Robot

Moving one step closer to automated infrastructure assembly in space, GMV’s three-armed robot successfully completes European Space Agency validation testing.


News Oct 18, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Cut the Cord: New Wireless EXW1/EX600-W Series From SMC

Cut the Cord: New Wireless EXW1/EX600-W Series From SMC

Reducing wiring costs and complexity, SMC’s new EXW1/EX600-W Series uses signal hopping to ensure signal reliability and strength.


News Oct 10, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Speak to Me: Festo Introduces Multi-Lingual CMMT-MP Servo Drives

Speak to Me: Festo Introduces Multi-Lingual CMMT-MP Servo Drives

Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs with productivity and cost advantages.


News Oct 03, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Alusteel Fabricates Welding Labor Shortage Solution With Cobot Welders from Smooth Robotics

Alusteel Fabricates Welding Labor Shortage Solution With Cobot Welders from Smooth Robotics

Deploying Smooth Robotics’ SmoothTool cobotic welding solution, Danish company Alusteel reduced welding time by 47%.


News Oct 03, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Releases New IRB1090 Educational Robot and Software

ABB Releases New IRB1090 Educational Robot and Software

ABB has developed a new educational robot and modular software geared towards inspiring and training the next generation of robotics engineers.


News Oct 01, 2023 by Seth Price
Universal Robots’ ReAutomated Virtual Experience Addresses the Robotic Future of Manufacturing

Universal Robots’ ReAutomated Virtual Experience Addresses the Robotic Future of Manufacturing

What does the future of manufacturing and production hold? UR’s virtual ReAutomated conference series aims to reveal its increasingly automated, robotic reality.


News Sep 28, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Simple to Configure and Program, SMC’s New Line of Air Grippers Reduce Air Usage

Simple to Configure and Program, SMC’s New Line of Air Grippers Reduce Air Usage

Designed to simplify and optimize object manipulation and control, SMC’s RMH series grippers are available for 12 standard robot/cobot lines.


News Sep 26, 2023 by Seth Price
Toyota Reveals Diffusion Policy Best Way to Teach Today’s Robots Tomorrow’s Tricks

Toyota Reveals Diffusion Policy Best Way to Teach Today’s Robots Tomorrow’s Tricks

New, generative AI-based approach set to revolutionize robotic programming.


News Sep 26, 2023 by Steve Kuehn
OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO’s SightWorks vision software boosts FANUC’s robotic picking prowess to optimize fulfillment operations.


News Sep 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Adds IO-Link Master To Aventics Platform

Emerson Adds IO-Link Master To Aventics Platform

Emerson expands their G3 Fieldbus remote I/O platform to include a class A IO-Link master for expanded I/O possibilities.


News Sep 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Panasonic Develops New Robotic Motion Teaching Technology

Panasonic Develops New Robotic Motion Teaching Technology

Panasonic Holdings Company helps to reduce programming time for collaborative robots by using a new variable impedance control method.


News Sep 14, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!


News Sep 13, 2023 by David Peterson
Increase Your Might: Kollmorgen’s AKD2G 24A Servo Drive Promises More Power On Demand

Increase Your Might: Kollmorgen’s AKD2G 24A Servo Drive Promises More Power On Demand

Kollmorgen’s latest servo drive offers more power for intermittent motion control applications.


News Sep 12, 2023 by Seth Price