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New robot picks and places fashion
The Smart Fashion Picker robot is based on Smart Robotics’ line of pick and place robots, which perform repetitive tasks in the warehouse and manufacturing spaces.
AGILOX North America opens new Client Experience and Fulfillment Center
The facility supports an expanded workforce and fulfillment capabilities as well as a robotics training academy.
World's most compact Ethernet/IP encoder
Encoders with the Ethernet/IP protocol are now available, including the most compact in the world.
Unbox Robotics launches vertical robotics sortation solution
“UnboxSort” is described by Unbox Robotics as a “swarm intelligence-powered Industry 4.0 plug-and-play robotics solution.”
Long-lasting pneumatic clamps from JW Winco
Pneumatic clamps from JW Winco have received a number of updates aimed primarily at a longer lifespan.
New sorting robot to make its warehouse debut
The SortIE sorter robot is a fully autonomous robotic sorting system designed for order fulfillment.
Orbex offers standard IP65 slip rings with short lead times
These slip rings provide washdown tolerance in many food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing applications.
IronOrbit to showcase GPU tech to future-proof businesses at Autodesk University 2022
The company will highlight the performance of its GPU-accelerated INFINITY Workspaces at the three-day conference.
Miniature pinch valves now available
The design is ideal for applications requiring a higher degree of cleanliness such as in the medical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries.
New Interroll Helical Modular Chute provides optimum use of space
The chute provides a simple and easy solution for vertical transport in confined spaces for diverse material handling applications.
New MAXXDRIVE XD industrial gear units from NORD Drivesystems engineered for crane and hoist applications
The new series expands on NORD’s powerful MAXXDRIVE industrial gear unit offering with an extended center distance developed specifically for the demands of industrial cranes and hoists.
Two wireless pushbuttons for material handling systems from Resgreen
Pushbuttons allow humans to interface with automation equipment to verify and initiate tasks. Resgreen provides two wireless pushbutton models that feature either an OLED or electronic paper (ePaper) display to relay additional information.
Modula, MiR collaborate to deliver an automated storage and picking solution
The automated solution can store, pick and move items within designated areas in warehouses, production or distribution centers, with or without human intervention.
Large-capacity centrifugal chillers consume low-GWP refrigerant
Two new models use HFO-1234yf refrigerant and are available in capacities up to 5,400 refrigeration tons.
Bell-Everman ServoBelt arc drive features new large-diameter rotary stage
The system features custom designed rotary and tilt axes that precisely position semiconductor glass panels.
LAPP introduces UL AWM-certified single-core OLFLEX cables for extreme temperatures
The heat-resistant single-core industrial cable is ideal for applications subject to extreme temperatures.
Cosen Saws leading edge sawing solutions on display at IMTS 2022
A variety of band saws for every application will be showcased at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2022.
ITT expands compact actuation portfolio with acquisition of Clippard cylinder product line
The transaction strengthens ITT's pneumatic cylinder portfolio in fast-growing robotics, packaging and automation end markets.
Collaborative robots to pick, handle and transport large payloads
The so-called Omnid Mocobots, which feature a mobile base and robotic arm, are designed to safely collaborate with each other as well as with humans to complete straining manual tasks.
Watch this reconfigurable robot change shape
In addition to modifying its shape to pass through narrow spaces, the robot can reconfigure itself by widening its stance when handling heavy objects.