How Many Degrees of Freedom Does My Robot Arm Need?
September 25, 2022
Degrees of freedom represents the ability of a robot to move in multiple directions, but more isn't always better. The number of axes in a design should be tied to...
MachineMetrics New Universal Robots Connector Provides Health and Performance Data
September 23, 2022
MachineMetrics said its product provides greater real-time insights into the status of Universal Robots' cobots.
The Key to Revitalizing Manufacturing is Human Labor and Robots Working Hand in Hand. But How?
September 23, 2022
Søren Peters of HowtoRobot.com takes a look at the challenges of integrating automation in today's evolving manufacturing industry.
KUKA Develops Modular Housing System With Waypaver International to Make Housing More Accessible
September 23, 2022
KUKA and Waypaver have teamed up on a new system that combines robots with plant floor plan layout logistics.
Geek+ Picking Robots Chosen By German HVAC Systems Specialist
September 22, 2022
Geek+’s picking robots are being used by a HVAC specialist that offers one day shipping and stores the majority of its products at its warehouse.
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Belgian Traditional House Provides Tourist Attraction With Low-Cost Automation From RBTX
September 22, 2022
Who says automation has to be expensive? In Bruges, Belgium, the chocolate shop Roose’s Chocolate World has a robot called Chocomatic built at a bargain price. It packs chocolates...
The Rise of Low-Cost Automation
September 22, 2022
Skilled workforces are working with automation in unprecedented ways to increase morale, productivity and profitability.
MAXXgrip Promises to Advance Material Handling Robotics Performance
September 22, 2022
The Gripper Co. said its new MAXXgrip robotic gripper combines compliance with suction for hybrid grasping with speed and gentleness for e-commerce.
China Bought 44% More Robots in 2021 Than It Did in 2020, Finds IFR Report
September 21, 2022
China accounted for half of the industrial robot installations worldwide in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics.
ASTM International Creates Subcommittee on Robotic Grasping and Manipulation
September 20, 2022
ASTM International's new subcommittee intends to help robotics users select end effectors by developing standards for grasping and manipulation.
MassTech Hosts Second Annual Manufacturing Mash-Up at Polar Park
September 19, 2022
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative designed the Manufacturing Mash-Up to give manufacturers and potential partners opportunities to network and accelerate innovation.
The ARM Institute Announces Executive Promotions as Activities Diversify
September 16, 2022
The ARM Institute, continuing its mission to improve U.S. economic competitiveness and robustness, has named a chief technology officer and a chief strategy officer.
Aerobotix and FerRobotics Create End of Arm Tool for Sanding in Hazardous Environments
September 15, 2022
Aerobotix and FerRobotics said their new Class II, Division 1 sander tool can eliminate the risk of silicosis and combustion in hazardous environments.
A3’s International Robot Safety Conference to Be in Person for the First Time in Three Years
September 14, 2022
The International Robot Safety Conference, which runs from Sept. 27 to 29 in Columbus, Ohio, will spotlight standards developments and feature a host of industry experts.
Amazon to Buy Mechatronics Maker Cloostermans to Expand Warehouse Efforts
September 14, 2022
The Cloostermans agreement comes a month after Amazon said it was purchasing iRobot and several months after it announced it is building its own mobile robot.
Doosan Robotics Partners With Industrial Automation Supply to Distribute Cobots in the Northeast
September 14, 2022
Doosan Robotics, which claims to have the world's largest collaborative robot lineup, is working with IAS to make them available in New England and the Northeast U.S.
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3 Essential Jobs Formant Helps Robot Operators Achieve
September 14, 2022
In robot operations, efficiency and speed are key. Whether you're launching a mission or teleoperating a robot to correct a sudden spill, having every capability needed to oversee a mission...
Reshoring Is at Risk From Global ‘Education Gap’ in Automation, Finds ABB Survey
September 13, 2022
ABB is investing in robotics training programs as a global survey finds that over 70% of U.S. and European businesses plan on reshoring and need skilled workers.
RapidPlan Motion Planning Software From Realtime Robotics Integrates With Siemens Process Simulate
September 12, 2022
Realtime Robotics' integration of its RapidPlan software allows Siemens customers to visualize, simulate, and validate robot task plans within the Process Simulate environment.
A Domino’s Pizza in Berlin is Piloting a Picnic Works Pizza Station
September 10, 2022
Picnic Works said it has been working with Domino's since 2021 to secure a pilot.
