Robotiq has launched the Screwdriving Solution. Designed for manufacturers looking to automate screwdriving applications, this solution’s intuitive features eliminate the need for expensive, complicated custom-designed solutions. “Screwdriving is a dull and repetitive task that often leads to fastening inconsistencies and stress injuries,” said Catherine Leclerc, product owner at Robotiq. “Lots of manufacturers want to automate […]
Walt Machine specialises in high-precision optical work for scientific camera assemblies. Each spring Walt Machine must meet a massive challenge: deliver around 6000 camera housings in two months’ time, with only one CNC machine. Being able to deliver this massive order in time implies that Walt Machine president, Tommy Caughey, needs to hire a full-time […]
No matter the size and the unique characteristics of your factory, there is a robot cell deployment methodology to help: Lean Robotics. Launched last month at the Robotiq User Conference, Lean Robotics is a systematic way to accelerate and simplify the robotic cell deployment cycle, from design to integration and operation. With Lean Robotics, you […]
Robotiq is offering a new way to optimize cycle times for machine tending and testing tasks, using its grippers on Universal Robots. The company has released a new version of its popular Gripper Software for Universal Robots that now allows installing multiple 2-Finger Grippers on one UR arm. You can configure and program each Gripper […]
You are ready to integrate your first robot, but what will you do with your employees? You will need to build a team with a certain skill set in order to have a final robotic cell that is efficient, cost-effective, and that works day and night. Robotiq has produced a new eBook that offers guidance. […]
Robotiq has introduced a new training program to help train your workforce, and increase the success of your robot implementation. In the first part of this program you’ll learn about: Why you need in-house collaborative robot expertise Planning efficient meetings and project management What robotics expertise do you need? Click here to register for part […]
Are you thinking about integrating vision into your system? Are you planning your next automation? Would you like to add a vision component? If any of the above applies to you, then this new eBook from Robotiq is for you. You will learn what you can do with a vision system, its applications and alternatives […]
The main challenge for manufacturing plants and industries can be summarised by the desire to increase production output while maintaining costs as low as possible. As a manufacturing manager or engineer, this concept is probably part of every work conversation you have. How can you do this? What are the typical techniques used to accomplish […]
Robotiq has launched its newest force torque sensor, the FT 300, bringing a sense of touch to robots. With plug and play integration on all Universal Robots, the FT 300 makes automation of high precision tasks such as product testing, assembly and precise part insertion easy and fast to setup. The new FT 300 is […]
Robotiq has published a blog post ‘End Effector Gripping Strategies’ that presents numerous strategies that the company’s engineers have seen, and how a gripper can be best used in different applications. The blog post is supplemented with a 12-page downloadable eBook, ‘How to choose the right end effector for your application’. In particular, the blog […]
RBTX presents a journey into automation
In a dynamic convergence of industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts, igus, recently hosted the RBTX Low-Cost Robotics Live Workshop. This event, held at the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC), brought together numerous users of low-cost robotics as well as automation novices. The workshop aimed to demystify automation, educate on affordability, and empower businesses […]
Save 80% build time with Module Connect
Would your company like to save multiple hours and cash for every machine you build? At MACH 2024, igus presents Module Connect, a unique and elegant engineering design to help machine users save assembly time. The company will also be demonstrating not one but three low-cost robots – part of the popular RBTX.com marketplace helping […]
igus chainflex cables now carry ‘PFAS-free’ seal
igus chainflex cables for robotics and other industrial applications do not contain harmful PTFE and PFAS chemicals, likely to be banned by the EU – now demonstrated with the ‘PFAS free’ seal. Several compounds found in everyday products – per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, or PFAS for short – are harmful to the environment, humans and […]
Delta Unveils D-Bot Series Cobots at Hannover Messe
Delta has today a significant milestone in its development of smart manufacturing solutions with the launch of six highly versatile models in the D-Bot series of collaborative industrial robots (cobots) at Hannover Messe 2024. The portfolio features cobots with payload capacities up to 30 kg, reach spans up to 1800 mm, compatibility with EtherCAT, Modbus […]
Don’t miss out on the future of automation
Rexroth empowers machine builders to create next-generation equipment that delivers exceptional performance, productivity, and reliability in various industries. At MachineBuilding.Live you’ll be able to experience cutting-edge innovation including Rexroth’s newly acquired Kassow Robot. Discover first-hand how these agile and high-speed robots can revolutionise your manufacturing processes. With impressive payload capacities and precision, Kassow Robots excel […]
Save 80% build time with Module Connect
Would your company like to save multiple hours and cash for every machine you build? At MACH 2024, igus presents Module Connect, a unique and elegant engineering design to help machine users save assembly time. The company will also be demonstrating not one but three low-cost robots – part of the popular RBTX.com marketplace helping […]
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One week to go to Food Manufacturing Live
With more than 120 exhibitors specialising in engineering and automation solutions for the food and drink industry plus a comprehensive programme of free-to-attend Workshops, there is something for food and drink industry engineers of all disciplines at FoodManufacturing.Live on Wednesday 1st May at the National Motorcycle Museum. Machine vision, robotics, sensing, factory automation, special bearings, […]
Vision guided robotics solves packaging challenge
An industrial bakery has secured lower error rates and higher throughput of goods with a modern machine vision solution using the Aurora Design Assistant machine vision software from Zebra Technologies. The bakery can now inspect its full range of breads using a single machine vision solution, and carry out efficient, automated picking with a robotic grip […]
Just two weeks to go to Food Manufacturing Live
Food Manufacturing Live is special event is exclusively for engineers of all disciplines in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector. With almost 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations and developments in factory automation, machine vision, robotics, power transmission, industrial networks, machinery safety and so much more, there is something here for every engineer in the […]