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New automated packaging machine from Ranpak
The Flap’it is a machine designed for automating the packaging of small products, earning its name for its ability to adjust itself to the height of the product to be packaged and securing it in place using inner flaps and a cushioning bumper.
VERICUT releases Version 9.3 – Smarter software for smarter machining
The utility of the software is expanded for machine simulation, verification and optimization for all types of CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes.
Ogura's new large bore brakes for robotic and medical equipment
The MCNB-HS series power-off spring applied brakes have oversized bores to allow wires to pass through the shaft’s hollow bore.
Comau designs new robot for ‘sensitive’ environments
Comau has introduced its new Racer-5 Sensitive Environments (Racer-5 SE), a high-speed industrial robot designed for the sensitive settings that characterize the pharmaceutical, health and beauty, food and beverage, and electronics industries.
Rapid Robotics boasts robot with ‘fastest setup time in the industry’
The secret is Smart Setup, a new capability that enables anyone to move RMOs onto a new job in as little as 60 seconds via built-in computer vision — no programming or robotics expertise required.
Calculate torque and find fastener dimensions with these digital tools
Bolting challenges are easily mastered with online tools that simplify the calculation of torque and provide a quick means of determining fastener dimensions.
Video: A new generation of robot-ready frameless servo motors
The motors introduce features that simplify the design of collaborative, surgical, aerospace and defense and other robots while optimizing performance in a lighter, more compact package.
These valves for hydrogen fueling stations ensure maintenance safety, minimize leaks
The 15,000 psi double block bleed and hand valves offer redundant protection from high pressure and superior sealing technology to avoid leaks.
Economical right-angle gearbox with a heavy-duty output bearing
The gearbox features both the gearing of a proven Economy gearbox and a high-performance output bearing with preloaded tapered roller bearings.
RIT improving smart warehouse technology, material handling options
Researchers at RIT are developing an intelligent materials handling system for warehouses that integrates smart technologies including lidar sensors and artificial intelligence (AI).
A single fiber-optic cable for OSP direct burial, drop and aerial scenarios
The outside plant (OSP) cable simplifies outdoor fiber-optic cable runs with a single cable rated for direct burial, fiber-to-the-home/fiber-to-the-business drops and aerial scenarios.
WIDIA introduces new chipbreaker for machining aluminum
The ISO turning insert is a cost-effective, universal solution for medium to finish turning applications on aluminum and other non-ferrous materials.
Data logger earns WHO PQS certification
The WHO PQS certification is a process of prequalifying products and devices to ensure consistency and quality across its supply chain.
Peristaltic vs diaphragm: How to choose the best option for chemical treatment applications
The benefits and limitations of these pump types in water treatment applications are outlined.
Study: The carbon emissions cost of food transport
Transport accounts for 19% of total food-system emissions of carbon dioxide.
Reliable gear units from NORD Drivesystems withstand extreme conditions of the steel industry
These gear units and motors ensure continuous performance and are engineered to handle the toughest loads and environmental hazards.
Robot uses reason to uncover hidden objects
According to the MIT team, the FuseBot efficiently removes obstructing objects — some of which feature RFID tags — to extract a target item in reportedly half the time it takes other similar robotics systems.
Cobot strives to be coworker to humans in the manufacturing space
Carter features a motorized base, a modified touchscreen and software that identifies and infers what human workers are doing based on their body language.
Andantex to introduce a new planetary reducer design concept at IMTS 2022
This mechanical gearing system approaches the performance of a linear motor at the lower price of a rack and pinion linear axis.
Video: Universal Robots debuts new industrial cobot
In addition to palletizing, Universal Robots expects the UR20 to be used for welding, material handling, machine loading and machine tending.