Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.88
October 02, 2024
RUMFORD, R.I. - German-based motion plastics provider igus celebrated the opening of its new and expanded North American facilities on October 2, adding over 20,000 square feet of injection molding warehouse space to its Rumford, R.I. headquarters. The opening featured tours of the new injection molding facility - the company’s first outside of Germany - its expanded robotics campus and North American headquarters, containing the company’s warehouse for shipping and receiving. Injection molding facility has further room to grow At the opening, igus CEO Felix Brockmeyer welcomed guests to the campus, highlighting the company’s growth in the Providence suburb. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.68
September 28, 2024
German-based motion plastics company igus has supplied its E2.10 series of e-chain plastic cable carriers as part of JEEVES, an autonomous robot from Robotise Technologies, that can autonomously navigate its environment and replace up to 300 hotel room minibars. JEEVES can be deployed at hotels, trade shows, canteens, offices, airports and more. Plastic cables enable high performance Constructed from high-performance plastics, the igus cable carriers are critical to the robot's performance, guiding the system's energy and data cables. Units can resist wear and abrasion and are suitable for a wide temperature range. The cables are installed above the guide rails…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.39
September 16, 2024
…In the event of an incident like metal or plastic contamination, companies can browse their image library by timestamp and pinpoint the exact time an incident has occurred. This allows them to isolate the occurrence of an incident to a specific timeframe and inspect meals that may have been affected. As a result, Chef Robotics says Placement QA can save organizations from expenses associated with needing to throw out an entire production run’s worth of meals, and further reduce labor overhead as a direct result of reducing the number of employees needed to conduct spot checks. Typically, food facilities select…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.35
August 23, 2024
…CVGC constitutes a versatile tool available to all manufacturers, integrators and users of cobots for palletizing, gripping boxes or plastic parts, and a wide variety of other applications.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.86
August 19, 2024
…of all shapes and sizes, even if there is plastic wrap covering the pockets, or if the pallets are skewed in the rack. Automated lift trucks work best when pallets are clean, in good condition, and oriented neatly. Conversely, repetitive tasks requiring precision are easy for robots, but human forklift operators can find it challenging to deliver the same level of precision. Automated lift trucks can place down pallets with consistent, miniscule gaps between units, while human operators will naturally vary their placement. The big question manufacturing and warehousing operators need to ask is what workflows can be automated with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.81
August 15, 2024
Motion plastics component provider igus GmbH recently announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The trade show will be held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. This year, igus will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, 236557 and 236230, which the company said will highlight its commitment to improving motion control and automating factories efficiently and cost-effectively. “IMTS is a pivotal event for igus, and we are thrilled to present our latest innovations that push the boundaries of engineering and automation,” said Felix Brockmeyer, igus, Inc. CEO “Our themes this year reflect our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.26
August 12, 2024
…plant, handles robotic gears, pumps a balloon and shoots plastic marbles. Another element of the XBot-L’s dexterity is its upper limb agility. In the video, the humanoid throws a punch to bring down a pile of foam blocks. In other scenes, it gently sets down an egg on the table, and performs other delicate tasks just like a human. This is the first time Robot Era demonstrated its dexterous hand, an important end effector for a humanoid robot to achieve object manipulation. XHand says that the hand has 12 active degrees of freedom. It boasts built-in tactile sensors, a simple…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.00
July 31, 2024
…production plant in South Carolina - that manufactures sustainable plastic injection molded pet products. The company has automated the movements of 1,500 pallets a day with an energy-efficient rack-supported building. Measuring 131 feet high by 328' feet long, the facility constructed by Mecalux accommodates up to 12,560 pallets. “Automation was the logical step. Our logistics processes had to align with the robotic advancements already underway in our production operations,” Bonte said. “We opted for automation to expand our space, enhance safety, and make our processes more environmentally friendly. As a result, we no longer require traditional lighting.” Moderna Products said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.46
July 13, 2024
…applications from multiple industries, including health tech, aviation and plastic recycling. ForSight Assistive Devices: Wearable devices to safely guide visually impaired users through unfamiliar and dynamic environments. HeadStrait Labs: Medical devices that improve patient outcomes during prehospital care and emergency transportation. Humotech: Wearable device platforms enabling researchers and developers to accelerate innovation in prosthetics, orthotics and exoskeletons. Journey Robotics: Aviation automation offering to improve the safety and efficiency of loading, unloading, handling and throughout of passenger cargo. The creation of Journey Robotics was sparked by the founder’s participation in the Aviation and Robotics Summit in April 2023. Reclamation Factory: Automated,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.91
May 26, 2024
Motion plastics and robot component producer igus GmbH recently announced the winners of its 2024 vector awards. The company said its vector awards are a biennial competition that honors bold, exciting projects that incorporate igus e-chain cable carriers. The winners of the 9th vector awards - selected from 328 applications from 37 countries - were decided by a panel of research, press, and industry experts. The gold vector was awarded by igus to the University of Lisbon’s Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences, where researchers developed a spectrograph with a moon-sized field of view and ability to simultaneously observe over…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.47
April 25, 2024
Industrial automation and robot components producer igus motion plastics recently showcased its latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI), smart maintenance, and low-cost robotics at Hannover Messe 2024 in Hannover, Germany. With a focus on zero-lubrication and CO2-neutral solutions, igus introduced its igusGO AI-powered app alongside a series of smart sensor technologies. Igus said its new technologies are designed to streamline maintenance and optimize production processes for the lubrication-free industry of tomorrow, or industry 4.0. “Our aim with igusGO and our suite of smart products is to navigate the vast potential of motion plastics with unprecedented efficiency and transparency,” said Tobias…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.39
April 23, 2024
…multiple categories. Currently the system can differentiate between glass, plastics, and what it classes as “other” materials. This classification process leverages machine vision for initial identification, followed by a “squeeze test” with the robot's gripper for verification when classification certainty is low. Flexiv said it has high hopes that with future refinements, Rizon will be able to accurately differentiate between plastics, metals, glass, waste paper, and textiles, allowing it to be installed at locations where mixed waste is a common problem. “We don’t envision a Rizon robot in every house sorting out the trash, at least not yet,” said Hao…
