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Attendees of PACK EXPO 2023 will see plenty of technologies in Las Vegas, but knowing where to start with automation can be a challenge. Universal Robots offers evaluation advice, a justification calculator, and demonstrations to help. Before you head to PACK EXPO, the collaborative robot leader recommends doing the following three things to assess your packaging and palletizing needs: Take…
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Stray particles can be destructive in electronics production, so robots and the components that support them must minimize contamination. igus yesterday launched the Clean SCARA 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…
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In addition to the each-picking robots that received attention during the recent e-commerce boom, many automation providers have focused lately on the need to handle totes, boxes, cases, and pallets. From high-bay lift trucks and truck-unloading systems to heavy-duty mobile robots and automated pallet jacks, robots have specialized for these applications. More affordable and capable collaborative robots, improving machine vision,…
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While engineering specialties ranging from mechatronics to artificial intelligence are helping the robotics industry to grow, one area that is often overlooked is the need to provide hands-on experience with real-world robot operations, or RobOps, said InOrbit Inc. The company today announced InOrbit Education Edition, a free program to provide educational institutions with access to its platform. “We want to…
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Nurses and other care staffers have come under tremendous stress, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. German Bionic today officially introduced its Apogee+ powered exoskeleton to the North American healthcare market. The company said it designed the technology as a “personal lift assist.” “With its full range of features, our new Apogee+ power suit is designed to help ease the extremely…
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The U.S. Surgeon General recently said that loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. As healthcare providers and governments seek remedies, Intuition Robotics has developed the ElliQ companion, which uses artficial intelligence to engage with older adults. The company today announced that it has secured $25 million in the first closing of its latest…
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At FABTECH 2023, KUKA AG said it plans to unveil two systems for robotics education. The industrial automation provider also plans to show metalworking technologies with partners, as well as additive manufacturing offerings. “The conference agenda for FABTECH includes more than a dozen sessions related to workforce development, retention, or training,” stated Casey DiBattista, chief regional officer for North America…
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Newegg Commerce Inc. wanted to automate repetitive and physically demanding tasks at its warehouse in Ontario, Calif. The global e-commerce provider of technology products today announced that it has deployed a shelf-to-person mobile picking system from Geekplus Technology Co. “We’re optimistic about seeing improvements in picking efficiency and storage space optimization with the new Geek+ robotics system in our Ontario…
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All robotic arms need a quality cable management system if they're to avoid frequent downtime. Corrugated tubing is a popular choice, but there's a better option that will keep your cables running longer: triflex® R cable carriers from igus. Read on to find out how these two industry heavyweights match up head-to-head. Round 1: Cable Installation How can cables be…
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Arauco, a global wood products supplier, recently signed a pre-order of 100 DriveMod autononous forklifts from Cyngn Inc. The deployment includes REV7 lidar sensors to provide self-driving capabilities and to detect pallet stack attributes, noted Ouster Inc. “Cyngn is pushing the boundaries of industrial autonomy with their AI-powered DriveMod platform,” stated Angus Pacala, CEO of Ouster, in a release. “By…
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OSARO, a provider of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has welcomed Cognex Corporation, a provider of industrial machine vision, into the OSARO Partners Alliance, an ecosystem of partner expertise aimed at delivering optimal automation solutions to customers. OSARO also noted the two companies have already worked well together for Zenni Optical by integrating Cognex DataMan fixed-mount, image-based barcode readers into the…
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Imagine having to carry a large, heavy box up a flight of stairs, said the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. You might spread your fingers out and lift that box with both hands, then hold it on top of your forearms and balance it against your chest, using your whole body to manipulate the box. Humans are generally good at whole-body…
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Cognex Corp. yesterday joined the OSARO Partners Alliance, which is intended to provide optimzed automation to e-commerce customers. The integration of the Cognex DataMan fix-mount, image-based barcode scanners into the OSARO Robotic Bagging System helped Zenni Optical Inc. solve a difficult technical challenge, according to OSARO Inc. “At OSARO, we’re always looking for the best technologies and vendors to incorporate…
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