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Watch Purigo, the unmanned orchard spraying robot
This electric robot performs the same spraying tasks with only 15.1% of the power of conventional sprayers, consuming six times less energy than traditional systems.
Available now: AZCO’s SUR SIZE Sheeter FGW 1650 for unwinding, slitting and cutting
The customizable cutting assembly includes heavy-duty unwinds, slitter station and edge guides to precisely unwind, slit and cut various materials.
Universal Robots shows deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS
The collaborative robotics developer will unveil a new AI-powered machine tending solution at the trade show, enabling faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures.
Enhance inventory control with BinMaster’s BMRX rotary level indicators
Detect high and low levels while protecting valuable bulk material inventory with BinMaster's newly designed line of rotary paddle level indicators.
Increasing productivity with upgraded bulk bag discharge systems
Learn how food processors can benefit from the expertise of powder conveying integrators with experience in implementing various equipment types in complex applications.
New patent for EXAIR’s EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac
The system simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid.
MR Components relies on intelligent automation with EMAG machines
Unmanned production in the evening hours allows MR Components to significantly increase its production time.
Japan proposes network of conveyor belts as solution for pending logistics crisis
The so-called Autoflow Road would be composed of a network of massive conveyor belts that would flow through tunnels underneath major highways and on above ground tracks, linking Japan’s two largest cities.
New AI-powered dynamic slotting simplifies warehouse reslotting with click of a button
The software intelligently sifts through an abundance of warehouse data to serve up optimal slotting recommendations in minutes.
Automating the impossible in any factory, in any country
Explore how Bosch Rexroth combined the Anybus Communicator with their Smart Flex Effector to bring industrial automation’s most versatile compensation module to the world.
The unrivaled choice: Metal-free conveyors for specialty applications
Learn why plastic conveyors are ideal for metal detection and caustic/corrosive environment applications.
New electric chain hoist offers convenient lifting solution
This new hoist offers convenience and simplicity while eliminating the need for a “direct wired” power connection to operate the hoist.
New material handling solution from ChargePoint promises to transform drug manufacturing
The new robotics solution is designed to improve efficiency for manufacturers seeking to automate and update production processes.
NORD expands online tools with free freight in Spare Parts Shop
Free standard shipping is offered on all online Spare Parts Shop orders over $25.
Pallet by pallet: Intelligent robotic vision system
This intelligent robot-supported depalletizer uses two Ensenso 3D cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH to provide the required image data.
Zero emission goals for port equipment and infrastructure, building on Singapore and Long Beach examples
Cleaner air and efficient operations at ports in California and Singapore are delivered with Quick Charging Connector systems from Staubli Electrical Connectors.
Sheet metal fabrication demystified
Core and advanced processes in sheet metal fabrication are explained to underscore what makes this a preferred choice for high-quality metal products.
Plus One announces its InductOne: A dual-arm automated parcel induction solution
InductOne's two arms can achieve sustained pick rates of 2,200 to 2,300 per hour. The peak rate maxes out at 3,300 picks per hour, 10% faster than Plus One’s competitors.
Video: Mitsubishi Electric achieves Guinness World Record for fastest robot to solve a puzzle cube
A project team of young engineers beat the previous record by 0.075 seconds using a robot equipped with high-speed, high-precision factory automation equipment and control technology.
The curious history of robots
From the first robotic arm to bipedal humanoids that can act.