HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Supply chain problems for automakers beyond microchips
In the wake of the semiconductor shortage, many countries have been pursuing investments in national semiconductor fabrication plants.
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.
Comau is developing a fully automated system for sustainable battery recycling and second-life repurposing
The robotic cell will facilitate the manipulation of low-charge batteries while minimizing risks to operators and equipment.
Sparks, splatter and pollutants: Is your robot protected?
Robots in extreme environments need protection from the elements to reduce downtime and improve ROI. Robot covers are designed to protect that investment.
Drives for speed in intralogistics
Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation, something that is inconceivable without micromotors. Drive systems from FAULHABER prove their ability to perform here during sorting, transporting and with robotics solutions.
Solid air tech cools hydrogen transport costs
Solid air can serve as a medium for recycling cold energy across the hydrogen liquefaction supply chain.
Beckhoff displays adaptive automation for manufacturing at Automate 2023
Beckhoff will demo two emerging technologies designed to transform industrial automation: the new modular robot, ATRO, and the completely cabinetless MX-System.
NORD Drivesystems to display efficient, reliable airport drive solutions at AAAE 2023
The latest airport technology includes the high efficiency IE5+ product portfolio and standardized LogiDrive complete drive solution.
Greening the port industry with ECOBatteryPack, the sustainable solution for rubber tired gantry cranes
The battery-hybrid solution consists of a medium-sized lithium-ion battery system that drives all crane operations and a small size diesel genset that charges the battery.
Korea Association of Robot Industry helms Korea Pavilion at Automate 2023
Nine Korean companies will feature their products in the Korea Pavilion during the May 22 through May 25 event in Detroit.
ABB to showcase next generation robotic technologies at Automate 2023
ABB will preview two major innovations: two higher payload GoFa collaborative robot variants, and a completely new series of large robots.
An eco-friendly, semi-pressure sensitive labeling adhesive
The new adhesive allows returned bottles to be washed in a caustic solution, separating them from their labels and the adhesive, before being returned to the market.
JR Automation to feature new turnkey and digital solutions at Automate 2023
A new modular automation platform, collaborative robots and other automation solutions will be on display.
Forklift stability control system introduced by Hyster
The system is standard on all H40-70A models in the recently launched Hyster A Series.
Seco moves toward a sustainable future by switching to recyclable packages
Increased use of recycled plastic will improve sustainability by reducing carbon emissions and help Seco reach the goal of 90% circularity by 2030.
A healthy use for legacy nuclear waste
A project is underway to convert legacy nuclear material now stored at U.S. Oak Ridge National Laboratory into rare medical isotopes for the treatment of various cancers.
LogiMAT 2023: Interroll presents new high performance conveyor platform for courier, express and parcel service providers
The new conveyor platform consists of a large number of standardized line and curve modules that can be freely combined to meet the respective customer requirements.
Comau’s Mate-Xt wearable exoskeleton supports ergonomic well-being at John Deere’s parts distribution center in Brazil
The wearable robotic device effectively reduces biomechanical risk by 50% based on electromyographic analysis while keeping muscle effort during manual activities at a rest state 98.5% of the time.
Smart cobot sands, grinds, polishes aerospace and defense components
The GRITTM cobot, created by aeronautics and composite experts, works alongside human personnel to sand, grind and polish components for aerospace and defense manufacturers.
Improved vacuum grippers from COVAL with communications interface
COVAL's vacuum gripper range has been extended with the latest CMS HD series multistage vacuum pumps.