Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.55
…garden as well as schools and universities bolstering their precision agriculture programs. The company said it aims to bring open-source precision ag tools to every backyard and classroom. It said its top of the line model, FarmBot Genesis XL, can continuously grow a family of four all of their daily vegetable needs and offers the most features and customizability. New features introduced in 2022 2022 marked the release of FarmBot's newest models with the following key features: An improved vacuum pump for precision seed injection More robust electronics including the latest Raspberry Pi computers The FarmBot web app allows users…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 17.28
…accuracy control, such as factory automation (FA), manufacturing equipment for semiconductor, FPD and solar panel, medical devices, analytical instruments, precision stage, financial systems, food packaging machines, and aperture diaphragm adjustments for cameras. Reason why stepper motors are favored: Ease-of-Use Simple Operations Low Cost Download the whitepaper to learn more about the characteristics and technical information of stepper motors.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.16
…labor shortages, Schaeffler is exhibiting its growing lineup of high-precision planetary gearboxes and strain-wave gear sets at Automate 2023 this week. “For several decades, Schaeffler has provided a comprehensive range of solutions for industrial robotics based on conventional bearing components and specialized products,” said Ulrich (Uli) Mayr, vice president of industrial automation for Schaeffler in the Americas, in a release. “With our recent acquisition of Melior Motion and the development of our strain wave gearbox with its integrated torque measuring system, Schaeffler is now further expanding its offerings for the robotics sector,” he added. “This is an exciting time to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.81
…innovations help physicians provide unsurpassed patient care with robotic precision and safety, expand access to minimally invasive therapy, and enhance the productivity, connectivity, and intelligence in the operating room, the company said. Stereotaxis technology has been used to treat over 100,000 patients across the United States, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere RMN brings robotic precision to heart surgery Robotic Magnetic Navigation was introduced to bring the benefits of robotic precision to cardiac ablation, a common minimally invasive procedure to treat arrhythmias, the company said. Tens of millions of individuals worldwide suffer from arrhythmias—abnormal heart rhythms that result when the heart beats…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.70
…to save rack space to maximize storage capacity with high-precision positioning. With SICK’s Rack Fine Positioning, you can use a pre-configured application and a programmable 2D vision sensor, InspectorP631, to gain more accurate and effective fine positioning of stacker cranes on the x and y axis. Because the system is programmable, you gain added flexibility to accommodate your specific application. More Precise Fine Positioning Rack Fine Positioning is a dedicated pre-loaded app for solving fine positioning of stacker cranes or other automated storage and retrieval systems. The app works by locating pre-drilled holes or reflectors within the racks. Two variants…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 16.31
Bimba is part of IMI Precision Engineering. Bimba is a forward-thinking innovator providing industry-leading pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and vacuum motion solutions that are easy to use, reliable and ready for all engineering solutions. Bimba markets an extensive line of industry-leading products including pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators; valves; fittings; vacuum products; air preparation and a variety of safety and production solutions. In addition to its broad line of standard catalog products, the company’s business develops many custom and semi-custom products designed for specific customers and applications. These products, used in machinery and automation, are sold to original equipment manufacturers and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.73
…that the new sensor has the “highest resolution, highest precision, and longest range” while remaining the only FMCW (frequency-modulated, continuous-wave) lidar to offer polarization data. “Our goal is to change the status quo for machine vision,” stated Mehdi Asghari, founder and CEO of SiLC. “When bringing vision to machines, the criticality of ranging precision, direct monitoring of motion through instantaneous velocity, spatial resolution for recognition of fine features, and polarization for material detection cannot be understated.” “For machines to augment our lives, they must have a vision solution that is powerful, compact, scalable, and unaffected by environmental conditions including interference…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.73
…it is helping power lights-out and automated operations at precision manufacturers. Advanced utilization and performance data for Universal Robots is collected and displayed in the Datanomix platform, offering insights into both cobot and CNC machine cycle time, part counts, run time, and machine/robot status to allow precision manufacturers to make better-informed decisions around automating their factory, the companies argued. In addition, FlexxConnect provides centralized and revision controlled cobot and CNC program management capabilities, and guided workflows for both cobot operators and CNC operators. “Datanomix customers are investing heavily in automation, and robotics are a key success factor in the automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.46
…streamlined operating model. “Jeff’s financial and operational discipline and precision is a core reason we chose him for this role,” says Charles (Chip) McClure, chairman of the Board of Directors. “He has shown that he knows how to organize and focus a business portfolio and streamline an operating model to deliver differentiated solutions to markets.” Prior to MTS, Graves was CEO of C&D Technologies, a global provider of energy storage products for seven years, and served as CEO of KEMET Electronics, a manufacturer of high-performance capacitor solutions, for three years. He currently serves on the board of directors of Hexcel,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.41
…that requires a high level of repetitive motion and precision, according to the researchers. Connecting two ends of an intestine is arguably the most challenging step in gastrointestinal surgery, requiring a surgeon to suture with high accuracy and consistency. Even the slightest hand tremor or misplaced stitch can result in a leak that could have catastrophic complications for the patient. STAR adds precision Working with collaborators at the Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and Jin Kang, a Johns Hopkins professor of electrical and computer engineering, Krieger helped create the robot, a vision-guided system designed specifically to suture soft tissue.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.41
…Industrial 3D Camera, which is designed for applications requiring precision. The Beijing-based company said the new camera's small size and high-quality 3D imaging makes it suitable for mounting on the arms of pick-and-place robots. “Mech-Mind specializes in enabling manufacturing by utilizing the best practice of AI and human-robotics interaction,” stated Tianlan Shao, founder and CEO of Mech-Mind. “The new generation of Mech-Eye Nano enhances our offering of accuracy applications in space-saving environment.” Founded in 2016, Mech-Mind integrates deep learning, 3D vision, and motion-planning technologies. The company said it offers cost-effective solutions for palletizing and depalletizing, bin picking, order sorting, machine…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.40
…use the eT-Litocran700 as an add-on module for the precision vacuum lifters used in its products. The companies plan to jointly exhibit at the triennial Bauma trade fair for construction machinery from Oct. 24 to 30, 2022, in Munich, Germany. At the end of June, Thomas Schulz, managing director of euroTECH, traveled to Castelfranco Emilia in Italy to seal the deal with Magni Telescopic Handlers (MTH). He and Carlo Magni, managing director of MTH, said they have a similar philosophy about understanding and addressing customer needs. Rosenfeld, Germany-based euroTECH offers handling and transport systems in the field of vacuum technology.…