Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.56
…Process Simulate, which the company says will simplify robot programming and workcell coordination by automating motion programming. Manufacturers and integrators will be able to program, simulate, and validate automation, which will simplify the digital commissioning process. According to the company, multi-robot workcells take prohibitive amounts of calendar and scarce engineering time in the simulation phase before going to production. Once deployed, they are inflexible, requiring significant re-programming for every modification. This has made multi-robot workcells cost-prohibitive for most companies. Siemens’ Tecnomatix Process Simulate, coupled with the Realtime Controller and RapidPlan software, can simplify the programming of automated robotic processes, reducing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.43
…PC-based virtualization platform for control design, training and part programming. According to the company, CNC GUIDE offers an immersive and safe way to learn how to operate CNCs, even for novice operators. Because the software creates digital twins of machine controls, programmers can test G-code programs with no risk of damaging actual machines. CNC GUIDE can also help optimize machining operations since users can experiment in the virtual environment with performance-enhancing features in FANUC controls. According to FANUC, the software used in tandem with the company's MANUAL GUIDE i programming tool, can act as a simplified CAD/CAM package. This platform…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.49
…long way since their introduction and are sophisticated in programming. “More than 10 years ago, when working with a large academic medical center here in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, we surveyed different uses for AGV systems. I recall them being so ‘smart’ that when they were about to run out of power, they returned to their home base to recharge,” Kim-LaBroad says. “Delivery functions are also very inherent; the robot knows exactly where it needs to go, and it can do so without distraction or interruption.” The AGV technology migrated to health care from manufacturing. “The use of AGVs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.39
…said that this platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts, in order to on-board new automation devices into warehouse facilities, which, in turn, provides shippers with more flexibility in selecting robotics systems geared towards their specific business needs, while leveraging Microsoft Azure IoT and cloud platform services. This platform was initially implemented at a Madrid, Spain-based DHL Supply Chain facility, and DHL officials said that it has shown significant results, by reducing complexity and accelerating the integration of robotic systems into an existing warehouse management system (WMS). What’s more, they said it also provides shippers with increased flexibility in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.18
…Workforce Development provides training for controls operation and part programming in a virtual environment. The Complex Milling Extension option combines FANUC’s CNC Guide and simulation software that can now operate as one of the three main five-axis mill kinematics. The offering also includes training on a three-axis mill and a two-axis lathe for maximum configuration flexibility. Via a digital twin, the five-axis machining simulation allows users to learn how to setup and operate three common advanced five-axis milling machines: mixed type, tool type and table type. FANUC is committed to working with industry as well as educational partners to help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.23
…robotic simulation software for robot machining and robot offline programming. This partnership enables users of MecSoft’s CAM products the ability to use robots for milling. There are 2-½-axis to 5-axis toolpaths that are generated inside of MecSoft’s CAM products can be transferred to RoboDK to create robot specific control code. “MecSoft’s CAM users can now program industrial robots for robot machining using RoboDK in just a few clicks,” says Albert Nubiola, president & CEO of RoboDK. Adds Joe Anand, President & CEO of MecSoft Corporation: “RoboDK is a great addition to MecSoft’s product portfolio which enables us to adapt our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
…of designers with parts destined for production in 3D Systems hardware. This SolidWorks-3DXpert connection, solidified and maintained with application programming interface exchanges and corporate handshakes, symbolize the collective desire in engineering: better bridges between CAD and AM.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.37
…payloads. OB7-Max 12 also has the same “teach without programming” user interface as the rest of the OB7 models. “New robotics and automation technologies continue to emerge and the market is growing increasingly competitive, but above all, customers want solutions that are fast to deploy and affordable, require minimal complex integration, and a high return on investment,” explained Zac Bogart, Productive Robotics president. Modex 2020 is scheduled to be held March 9-12 at Georgia’s World Congress Center in Atlanta. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the materials handling and logistics industry. See also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.76
…Stefan Nusser, VP or Product at Fetch Robotics, said pain points have been identified: “Workflow Builder is a visual programming environment. We have worked with many customers to identify a core set of features that covers a wide variety of use cases,” he said. “But there will always be some less frequently occurring use cases that cannot be addressed with the visual programming approach. In that case, the integration will have to use the underlying Workflow Builder APIs. Over time, we will be adding more capabilities to the platform and will develop a rich ecosystem of vendor blocks that supports…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.29
…Amazon will pre-pay up to 95% of tuition for courses in areas like game design, visual communications, nursing, IT programming and radiology, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to Amazon. The company has also pledged to invest over $700 million “to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in demand jobs” to aid employees who want to advance into skilled positioned at Amazon, or outside. “There are literally 1,000’s of opportunities within the company,” Walker said. Like the overall network, Amazon’s talent strategy is another of those factors that makes Amazon Amazon, and can’t easily be replicated by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.62
…the robot, which will save floor space. More user-friendly programming is another decisive advantage that comes from combining robotics with machine control. Instead of programming a robotics application in one development environment and a machine application in another, there will only be one application and one development environment. This will help to reduce development times significantly. With the ready-made software components of mapp Technology, developers can quickly set up and configure the machine application, including robotics, without any knowledge of special robotics languages. “Our newly developed integrated solution enables us to support machine builders, enhancing their processes and future-proofing their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.75
…3D-printed output, as well as an integrated Python application programming interface (API) for customizable scripting of interactive, automated workflows. Dyndrite’s ACE geometry kernel and AMT build processor were designed from the ground up using a “First Principles” approach, leveraging modern methodologies and technologies to meet the requirements of production oriented customers in the aerospace, medical, automotive, energy and service bureau markets. Dyndrite enables users to manage terabytes of manufacturing data, print higher-order geometries such as splines and dynamically adjust parts in-situ to increase both throughput and quality. The Dyndrite architecture is a horizontal, scalable solution that provides a new foundation…