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The global leader in motion plastics, igus®, is stepping up the pace of Low Cost Automation and making entry into automation easier and more affordable than ever before. The interaction of inexpensive hardware and digital innovation puts the future of automation within reach. The Hannover Messe is always an important meeting place for the latest developments in the industry. This…
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…with a wide range of plastics and metals. Robot components made with CNC machining Robot arms From large industrial automation to smaller and lighter collaborative robot arms, they are used in a wide range of industries. Applications for robot arms include moving objects and loading and unloading high-strength materials like aluminum, steel, and hard plastics. Robot arms made with CNC…
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…systems for the packaging, automotive, plastics, and aeronautics industries. The Montélier, France-based company, whose U.S. division is in Raleigh, N.C., said its vacuum cups, pumps, and grippers can handle objects ranging in size and material for better safety and productivity. COVAL said it has 135 employees, a presence in 60 countries, and a turnover of €23 million ($25.1 million). Piab…
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…have been optimized to handle plastic totes that are commonly used in warehouses, according to Agility Robotics. Since Digit is a humanoid, it can work in spaces designed for humans, the company said. And like a human, Digit can be used to complete a variety of warehouse tasks. “Three years ago, we introduced the first commercially available bi-pedal robot with…
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…down. Friction between metal or plastic components on a robot can also trigger particulate shedding during normal operations. Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is one of the most common risks in electronics manufacturing specifically. Any time electronics like printed circuit board (PCBs) or semiconductors are being handled, ESD should be a concern. Static can be caused by humans, such as…
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…different sizes and textures, a plastic bottle, a food container, and a purse. The robot trained under the system successfully grasped and lifted the object 78% of the time. “We put the item in a bin with walls but didn't instruct the robot to use the wall to grasp the item,” Zhou said. “The algorithm knew its task was to…
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…AI. “For example, although identifying plastic bottles and diverting them from landfill is great enough, the TrashBot's AI can now also advise the user to empty out water from their plastic bottles before disposal so they can be properly recycled.” CleanRobotics beleives change comes from education CleanRobotics said it is driven to help reduce barriers to recycling and has deployed…
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…from robotics and packaging to plastics. The trade show and conference in Anaheim, Calif., featured more than 1,400 exhibitors; educational sessions and workshops; and 13,000 engineers, designers, and business representatives. IME West combined five events: Design & Manufacturing (D&M) West, Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, Automation Technology (ATX) West, Plastec West, and WestPack. Here are six of the top…
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…competitiveness. To this end, motion plastics specialist igus has built up a broad network of 55 robotics providers and 40 integrators over the past three years – and new partners are constantly being added. As a result of continuous developments and product innovations, affordable robotics has become especially interesting for small and medium-sized companies. And the number of offers on…
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…food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. Epson Robots to exhibit lineup at ATX West Epson Robots said it will show its high-performance systems for the medical device, electronics, and consumer electronics markets at Booth 4432 at ATX West. The company listed the following automation: High-power-density GX-Series SCARA robots with patented GYROPLUS technology, designed for complex and…
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…stacked and stored in 196,000 plastic bins, according to the company. The framework acts as a grid for the 160 robots to navigate around while they pick items. From that area, goods are processed and prepared for shipping and humans are brought back into the loop. “We are thrilled to facilitate the omnichannel growth of a long-time customer like Peek…
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…support their manufacturing processes in ways that would be impossible with plastic AGVs.”
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…BlueBus worked with Keolis and Plastic Omnium as part of the EFIBA (Emergence Filière Industrielle Bus Autonome) project supported by the France Relance program. Tests validate electric, autonomous shuttles Founded in 2007, BlueBus manufactures 100% electric buses in 6-m (19.6 ft.) and 12-m (39.3 ft.) sizes. The zero-emission, silent vehicles meet the demands of local authorites and transport operators for…
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…only about 6% of U.S. plastics are recycled, according to the National Environment Agency of the government of Singapore. ARO is supporting the nationwide rollout of TrashBot Zero. Source: CleanRobotics By sorting waste accurately at the source, recyclables and other recoverable materials can be more effectively diverted from landfills, said CleanRobotics. The Pittsburgh-based company said its mission is to ensure…
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…stainless steel, aluminum, and weatherproof plastics, allowing FarmBot to be installed outdoors or on rooftops in all weather conditions as well as in greenhouses or indoors. FarmBot is also 100% open-source, meaning all the CAD models, electronic schematics, software, and data are freely available online for everyone from tinkerers to teachers to learn more and customize their machine, the company…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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