Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.39
December 05, 2023
…than $3,000 and offer a 3-month return on investment. Plastic components for automated pipetting Once you’ve made the decision to automate your pipetting processes, the next steps are choosing components & hardware and integrating them. Metal ball bearings are often chosen as part of the guide system for lift and travel movements, however these bearings require constant external lubrication. External lubricants can prove especially challenging in medical applications like pipetting where contamination of samples is a primary concern. Even worse is the potential of total system failure due to inadequate or improper lubrication. Plastic plain bearings completely eliminate the need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.49
October 26, 2023
…robots in cleanrooms igus®, the world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, is launching a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution is made of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free according to ISO Class 2 even in high-speed applications. It is also stronger and more user-friendly than classic corrugated hoses. In electronics production, tiny particles invisible to the naked eye can wreak havoc, ruining electronic components, semiconductors, and displays. Therefore, it’s critical that machines like SCARA robots, which move rapidly along four axes in under a second,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.59
September 26, 2023
…Scott Breen, CMI’s vice president of sustainability, will discuss the lease program during a panel at the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference in Chicago on Oct. 12.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.56
September 12, 2023
…with a focus on e-mobility, batteries, electronics, metal and plastic, consumer goods, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. It plans to begin delivering the portable system later this year. Interested parties can contact Machina Labs for more information about price, availability, or training or to request a demonstation. Mehr is speaking at FABTECH. On Sept. 11, he will discuss “Robotic Sheet Shaping: A Thesis on the Future of Manufacturing” at 2:00 p.m. CT in Room S501BC. On Sept. 13, Mehr is participating in a panel entitled “Advancing Robotics in the Fabrication Metal Industry” at 12:30 pm CT in the FABTECH Theater. Editor's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.36
August 31, 2023
…assembly and material handling applications in the aerospace, appliance, automotive, biotechnology, consumer product, electronics, food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. Epson Robots is a unit of Epson Group, which is led by Tokyo-based Seiko Epson Corp. and said it generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion ($6.8 billion U.S.). Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Epson America Inc. is the group's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Editor's note: For more about PACK EXPO, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.73
August 31, 2023
…electronics industries, followed by life sciences/pharma and biomedical, then plastics, rubber, and metals. Automotive components, food and consumer goods, and automotive OEMs showed the biggest drops, said A3. A3 presents events including AI and Robot Safety Conference Those interested in looking ahead and learning about robot safety or artificial intelligence and smart computing can attend A3's International Robot Safety Conference and AI & Smart Automation Conference, co-located in Pittsburgh the week of October 9. Registration is now open. The Association for Advancing Automation said it is the leading global advocate for the business benefits of automating. The association's members include…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.82
August 29, 2023
…Cable Solution, which it said is made of high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free, according to ISO Class 2, even in high-speed applications. Microscopic debris can ruin electronic components, semiconductors, and displays, noted igus. Machines moving at high speeds, such as SCARA robots that move along four axes in less than a second, can release particles from corrugated hoses and tubes. “Finding a way to guide cables and hoses on a SCARA robot in a cleanroom is a science in itself,” said Matthias Meyer, head of the triflex and Robotics Business Unit at igus. “Fast movements are pure stress for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
August 26, 2023
…OEMs that were unable to read barcodes through the plastic cases. OSARO vetted several suppliers before choosing Cognex's DataMan readers, which were part of a system that it said provided a “compelling” return on investment (ROI). “OSARO worked side by side with us to ensure knowledge transfer,” recalled Blyn Prokopowich, shipping supervisor at Zenni Optical. “They actively responded to all our questions and requests.” “I've seen my team change and they are very, very excited about this challenge,” she said. “Learning new skills is good instead of doing repetitive motions every day. The skills give them confidence.” Lighting plays an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.77
August 25, 2023
…has partnered with the MassRobotics Associated Network. The motion plastics leader said the association aligns with its ongoing commitment to fostering advances in robotics technology and expanding services for small and midsize enterprises, or SMEs. “Being part of the MassRobotics Associated Network is a step forward in our mission to facilitate affordable, cutting-edge automation solutions to SMEs worldwide,” stated Jan Hennecke, low-cost automation product manager at igus. “We are thrilled to work with more robotics startups and receive recognition in the community.” Motion plastics are high-performance polymers that can eliminate the need for lubricants and reduce costs in moving parts,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.76
August 02, 2023
…load and unload rolling carts, handling both boxes and plastic tote bins. Fly-by barcode Scanning—With faster barcode reading, PDP 3.0 does not slow much in loading and unloading cases onto pallets, meaning higher throughput and faster integration into warehouse workflows. Sortation to pallets—PDP 3.0’s ability to sort products directly onto pallets can add a new level of efficiency to logistics operations. Since launching the Dexterity Palletizing and Depalletizing product in January, Dexterity said its customers have received new feature releases that increase its flexibility and utilization rate in warehouse operations. Customers are already addressing staffing shortages with the system, it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
July 14, 2023
…to the consortium, plan events, and further enhance capabilities. The partnership's stated goal is to eliminate packaging waste and plastic storage from most aspects of the supply chain and operations. “Sustainability ... means more profits for clients and measurable improvements for the environment,” said Chang Industrial. In addition to manufacturing, the consortium will target healthcare, food processing, consumer products, retail, and wholesale distribution, the partners said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.90
July 08, 2023
…level of 3,700 units in 2019. Installations in the plastic and chemical products industry were back at a pre-pandemic level - up by 7% to 2,200 units in 2022. Italy on the rise Italy is the second largest robot market in Europe after Germany. An all-time high of almost 12,000 units (+10%) were installed in 2022. This was a share of 16% of total EU installations. The country has a strong metal and machinery industry: Sales reached 3,700 units – in 2022 - up 18% compared to the previous year. Robot sales in the plastic and chemical products industry grew…
