Piab Group Acquires COVAL, IB to Extend Materials Handling Reach
March 30, 2023
Piab, which provides robotic grippers, is adding COVAL's vacuum automation systems and IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik's bulk materials conveyance to its offerings.
Destaco Launches Cobot End of Arm Tools Designed for Manufacturing and Materials Handling
March 28, 2023
Destaco has announced a range of new cobot end-of-arm tools fo gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing, and tool extension applications.
Plus One Robotics CEO Explains How Company Survived Silicon Valley Bank Failure at ProMat 2023
March 28, 2023
Plus One Robotics raised money and exhibited at ProMat 2023, but it had to endure layoffs and the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown. CEO Erik Nieves explains what it did.
NVIDIA Sees Simulation Continuing to Add Value for AI, Robotics Developers Heading Into GTC 2023
March 14, 2023
NVIDIA has supported AI and robotics developers with Isaac Sim and Jetson Orin, and Gerard Andrews explains how its latest and upcoming releases will continue to build the ecosystem.
Clean Room Robots Can Safely Perform Demanding Manufacturing Tasks
March 12, 2023
Clean room robots can remove humans from certain environments in aerospace, electronics, and pharmaceuticals manufacturing, but developers and users must address risks.
CMU Robotics Researchers Aim To Grasp the Ungraspable
February 25, 2023
Carnegie Mellon University researches explore how artificial intelligence can be used to grasp items.
JR Automation Releases Automation Platform for Manufacturers at ATX West
February 8, 2023
JR Automation released its FlexChassis high-speed linear chassis during the popular automation and supply chain tradeshow.
Flexiv Announces New Parallel Robot, Gripper at FLEXIVERSE Event
February 6, 2023
Flexiv unveiled two new products during its FLEXIVERSE event last week that will be available later this year.
New Balance Engineer Shares Details of Company’s New Robotics Group at MassRobotics Event in Boston
February 3, 2023
New Balance's Manufacturing Innovation Team recently developed a new group dedicated to exploring how robotics can be used at its factories.
Celera Motion Introduces Compact Denali Servo Drives
February 2, 2023
Celera Motion claimed that its new Denali Series servo drives are the "world's smallest," designed for use in surgical robots, industrial grippers, and other compact applications.
DHL Makes First Commercial Deployment of Boston Dynamics Stretch Robot to Unload Trailers and Containers
February 1, 2023
DHL Supply Chain has been working with Boston Dynamics for years on developing the Stretch robot for unloading boxes from trucks. It plans to deploy more robots.
Piab Sells Selected Joulin Grippers Under the Kenos Brand
January 31, 2023
Piab has integrated Joulin's MiniGrip, FlexiGrip, and Safe&Light grippers into its Kenos line for industries including automotive, food and beverage, and warehousing.
Plus One Robotics to Demonstrate Parcel Handling System at ProMat 2023
January 31, 2023
Plus One Robotics plans to demonstrate its parcel handling robots and software in Chicago using virtual reality to enable visitors to "race against the robot."
RightHand Robotics Picks Up Partners and Recognition, Expects Maturing Demand in 2023
January 30, 2023
RightHand Robotics announced key partnerships last year and expects robotic picking to work alongside automated storage and human workers across industries this year.
ASTM International Continues Work on Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard
January 23, 2023
ASTM International will discuss a performance standard for mobile manipulators, as scientists announce progress in research into finray-effect grippers for high-speed assembly.
Soft Robotics Uses NVIDIA Isaac Sim to Apply Automation to $8T Food Market
January 19, 2023
Soft Robotics has used synthetic data and simulation to train its mGripAI system to accurately and safely pick food items that may be occluded in a pile or reflecting light.
Exotec Adds Three Modular Technologies to Skypod Warehouse Automation
January 19, 2023
Exotec released a new conveyor system, machine vision-guided robotic picking, and system status software based on its ongoing product roadmap and customer feedback.
Atlas Humanoid Robot Gets a Grip in New Videos From Boston Dynamics
January 18, 2023
Atlas is now able to do more humanlike motions, thanks to software and electrical development around perception, locomotion, and manipulation at Boston Dynamics.
Universal Robots Predicts That Automation Will Help Manufacturers Meet 2023 Goals
January 13, 2023
Universal Robots predicted that turnkey workcells including collaborative robots, end effectors, sensors, and software, will help welding and other companies adopt robots in 2023.
5 Advantages of Using Robots in Electronics Manufacturing
December 11, 2022
Electronics manufacturing includes numerous opportunities for robots to increase productivity, worker safety, and quality. Here are five examples in the growing space.
