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'Magic Eye' identifies maintenance needs on assembly lines
The system, dubbed Magic Eye, uses image analysis to detect deviations in assembly line equipment — girders, cabling and bolts, for instance.
Phoenix Labeling e-commerce logistic solutions: VOLT770 full-electric carbon applicator
The automated labeling system is made of carbon fiber to achieve a light, safe and high performing device.
New software lets robots copy humans
The software enables a robot to observe, analyze and mimic humans who demonstrate an action — stacking objects or packing items, for instance — in minutes and even seconds.
Rapidly growing rocket industry could undo decades of work
Rockets have exciting potential to enable industrial-level access to near-Earth space and exploration throughout the solar system. This makes them “charismatic technology” – and the promise of what the technology can enable drives deep emotional investment.
Automated doughnut production
Three companies combine to ensure consistent, uniform and package-ready doughnut perfection.
Don’t blame the adhesive, it never had a chance!
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Silicone adhesive tape — A powerful product for demanding applications
Silicone is well known as a material for challenging uses and environments.
SDP/SI solves integration challenges with frameless brushless DC motors
Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are now commonly used in multiple applications.
ProGMA launches safety checklist
Facility managers can use the helpful checklist when looking to install safety systems to mitigate workplace risks.
Grant awarded to team turning food waste into bioplastics
The Virginia Tech team has already developed a new bioprocessing system for producing biodegradable bioplastics from food waste that involves the use of microorganisms.
Video: AGILOX introduces new ODM robot
The intelligent dolly mover travels autonomously and navigates freely on the production floor or in the warehouse.
Coffee grounds to be turned into plastic packaging film
AIMPLAS, in conjunction with the U.K.-based firm Bio-Bean who collected spent coffee grounds from U.K. restaurants, obtained polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from those coffee grounds.
Flexible shipping label pulls double duty as temperature logger
The so-called Tive Tag has been designed as a solution for warehouse operations, first and last mile deliveries, and the transportation of goods.
Ensign unveils new line of bulk bag conditioners
The new line features stand-alone designs for pre-conditioning bags before the discharge process, as well as various configurations that directly integrate with Ensign’s existing line of bulk bag unloading stations.
ABB introduces new robot to the warehouse, manufacturing spaces
With a payload capacity of up to 11 kg (24.3 lb), a top speed of 6.2 m/s (20.3 ft/sec) and a reach between 900 mm (35.4 inches) to 1,400 mm (55.1 inches), the ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 is expected to improve a facility’s production efficiency by as much as 44%.
Team creates anti-counterfeiting label with 3D printing
In lieu of commonly used QR codes and other anti-counterfeiting measures, which can be easily produced thanks to limited data encryption capacity on a planar space, the researchers are attempting to increase encryption density in a limited space using a new 3D printing method.
Video: Sustainable packaging sown on the farm
Reusing Agricultural Waste (RAW) Packaging is derived from agricultural waste produced by sugar cane farms across India.
OZ Lifting at HVACR Show
A variety of davit cranes will be on display at the February 2023 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration (AHR) Expo in Georgia.
Smart Merchandise Picker to optimize warehouse space, productivity
The aptly named Smart Merchandise Picker is a collaborative robot capable of gently picking and placing products ranging from stationery and office supplies to smartphones, tablets and boxed toys.
Robotic gripper developed for hazardous liquid cleanup
The soft robotic gripper can reportedly grasp, transport and release individual droplets, making the device appropriate for cleaning up liquid spills and potentially handling toxic liquids and other hazards without risk to humans.