HEADLINES ARCHIVE
High-speed robotic parcel sorting system introduced by Ambi Robotics
Ambi Robotics has introduced its AmbiSort B-Series, a modular parcel induction and sorting solution designed to automate the tasks of inducting and sorting parcels into gaylord destinations, and thus automating the labor-intensive manual sorting of supply chain operations.
Automatic conveyor belt realignment system
Belt conveyors are essential elements of many industrial and manufacturing systems, but their efficiency and productivity can be significantly impacted by belt misalignment or deviation.
METCASE’s TECHNOMET instrument enclosures now with flat or sloping front panels
These desktop/portable instrument enclosures can now be specified with or without a sloping front for easier viewing.
i.Comp series compressors deliver superior efficiency and high quality air
These units feature a reliable two-cylinder, single-stage oilless compressor with an integrated direct drive motor.
A fine finish: New manual spray gun models from Sames
These models promise less operator fatigue while delivering energy savings and superior finishing quality.
NORD’s new IEC and NEMA input adapters offer increased technical advantages while enhancing performance and flexibility
The improved design offers added value with increased configurability and minimal maintenance.
The next WAT+ load cell offers more versatility, accuracy and measurement stability for narrow web applications
The load cell range is engineered for tension measurement for composites, wire and cable, converting, packaging, labelling and battery manufacturing applications.
Researchers seek to boost supply chains by recovering valuable materials from water
To obtain the materials needed to manufacture products such as batteries, magnets in electric motors, catalysts, nuclear reactors and other carbon-free energy technologies, the team is calling water an overlooked potential source of said materials.
Sponge-jamming device softens the touch of robotic arms
To achieve variable stiffness in its design, the team outfitted the end of a rigid robotic arm with the silicone sponge, making the robot-object point of contact safe.
Researchers eye bugs as robotic end effectors
The researchers selected pill bugs, also known as woodlice, as potential end effectors along with chitons, or marine mollusks, thanks to their reported natural reflex to grasp objects.
Comau unveils MI.RA/Picker, a fully automated perception-based random bin picking solution
The system autonomously recognizes, locates and grasps randomly placed objects at a rate of up to 40 pieces per minute.
Arburg at Interplas 2023: Space-saving and cost-efficient injection molding of Luer connectors
The company will showcase two-component Allrounder More 1600 injection molding machine, handled by a Yaskawa six-axis robot.
DigiKey partners with GroupGets to enable hardware startups to bring products to market
The crowdfunding initiative will allow startups to get hardware funded, produced and sold on DigiKey’s website.
Comfortable and safe ferrule crimping
These new crimp tools are easy to handle and can be adjusted by 360° depending on preference or available space.
To reduce waste and increase production, Arcoprofil chose a VICIVISION machine for turned parts
The machine helps the manufacturer conserve energy, increase production efficiency, reduce waste and lower carbon dioxide emissions.
OKW’s ‘go-anywhere’ MINI-DATA-BOX plastic enclosures now in customized versions
Now available in customized versions, these enclosures are perfect for applications including internet of things (IoT)/industrial IoT, automation, security/surveillance and environmental monitoring.
Renishaw reveals extra large tool setting arm for machine tools
The latest addition to the company’s family of high-precision tool setting arms brings high-accuracy and broken tool detection to large CNC lathes.
Video: Electra Battery Materials rethinks EV supply chain
With the development of their new Battery Materials Park, Electra Battery Materials brings the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain closer to North American auto manufacturers.
Cosen Saws vertical tilt-frame band saw lineup: Cutting solutions for every application
These vertical band saw models continue to provide unmatched precision, efficiency and convenience while accommodating a wide range of cutting requirements.
JFrog and Atlassian simplify DevOps-centric security
JFrog Xray data can now be surfaced in Jira, making software security and compliance an integrated part of developers’ workflows, and giving teams the confidence to deliver trusted releases with ease and speed.