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Plastic's global environmental toll
Plastic has become a low-cost marvel found just about everywhere. Unfortunately, the majority ends in landfills. Less than 10% of plastics find their way to a recycling facility, and too much finds its way into the sea.
Video: Robotape automates the industrial taping process
The automated platform is entirely flexible to the user’s needs, relying solely on programming to position and apply the tape for complicated tasks.
NASA awards Intuitive Machines lunar delivery contract
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander is headed toward the lunar swirl known as Reiner Gamma.
Study: Track and trace food packaging could encourage reusable packaging scheme
To reach that conclusion, researchers asked manufacturers, retailers, regulatory bodies, reuse experts and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) what factors prevent them from participating in a reusable packaging scheme.
Video: New tech detects bone fragments in poultry
Eagle Product Inspection, a manufacturer of X-ray machines for the food industry, has developed new X-ray technology capable of detecting bone fragments in poultry products.
New CAD360! conveyor system configurator
The latest version of the configurator features improved design and collaboration tools to bridge the gap between conveyor system designer and manufacturer.
Virtual trials for lightweighting glass bottles set for 2022
The virtual trial will pioneer science-based sustainable innovations to reduce the time and cost needed to test glass products, while also reducing the raw materials and energy used in the process.
North American companies rush to add robots as demand surges
The rush to add robots is part of a larger upswing in investment as companies seek to keep up with strong demand.
Exploring the new age of welding
This emerging software can be used with all types of welding equipment whether it be manual, automated or even robotic welding systems.
Reliable, low-cost bearings for food industry
Durable and reliable, this material can handle the high speeds and intense heat that frequent the food and beverage packaging industry.
Grease-free lead screw assemblies from a single source for automotive industry
dryspin® lead screws feature a flatter thread angle for greater efficiency and operate maintenance-free.
Pneumatic conveying systems: Answers to 3 FAQs
Here are answers to the most pressing questions about pneumatic conveyors.
Meeting the challenge of long-distance, heavy-duty material handling
The TKHD Series Cable Carrier is Tsubaki-KabelSchlepp’s proven long-distance, heavy-load specialist.
Video: New robot arm launched by Geek+
According to Geek+, the robot arm is compatible with 8 m high racks, and can handle totes, cartons and boxes of various shapes.
Packaging system from Mitsubishi enhances oxygen and moisture protection for shipping, storage
The RP System combines protection from both oxygen and moisture and effectively allows parts to be stored for years in pristine condition.
Manufacturer designs food trays made of dough and baked
The trays are baked and then decompose within 90 days.
MIT finds lost items with a robotic arm
MIT's robotic arm locates and retrieves items, even ones buried under other objects.
Walking tour: Dynamometer cage at Radwell headquarters
Visit the dynamometer cage at Radwell headquarters and learn more about this interesting testing asset.
3D metal printing proves to be a great route for medical implants
Amorphous metals have a unique ability to mimic the strength of human bones while also being highly elastic, all thanks to the way it's created.
Video: AMR designed for the industrial logistics field
RB-ARES autonomously transports palletized materials throughout warehouses and manufacturing spaces.