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Integrating robotics into automation systems

Integrating robotics into automation systems

At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, TEN Editor Mark Simms visits the Bosch Rexroth stand, and talks to Mark Fursland, managing director of CCS Technology, about the integration of robotics into automation systems. The Bosch Rexroth demo in the Action Arena at MachineBuilding.Live showed the integration of a 7-axis Kassow Robot with the VarioFlow Plus conveyor system, complete […]

By November 19, 2024 Read More →
Simplifying the configuration of robotic systems

Simplifying the configuration of robotic systems

At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, TEN Editor Mark Simms talks to Rob Dumayne, dry-tech director at igus, about the RBTX platform and how it simplifies the configuration of robotics systems. The RBTX platform by igus provides robotic components from a range of leading manufacturers all in one place, so customers can configure the application that works for […]

By November 12, 2024 Read More →
Leuze expands Simple Vision portfolio

Leuze expands Simple Vision portfolio

Leuze is expanding its Simple Vision portfolio with new DCR 1048i OCV sensor which combines 1D/2D code reading with Optical Character Verification for print quality verification, enhancing quality control in industrial automation. Vision sensors are the ‘eyes of industrial automation’. That is because the devices enable machines to see and interpret their surroundings. Anyone looking […]

By November 5, 2024 Read More →
Automation for Everyone technology showcase

Automation for Everyone technology showcase

RARUK Automation has launched its new ‘Automation For Everyone Technology Showcase’ series. The series is set to begin on 2-3 October 2024, with the first event taking place at RARUK Automation’s facility in Shefford, Bedfordshire. Attendees are offered the choice of three half-day sessions across the two-day event, where they will have the opportunity to […]

By September 26, 2024 Read More →
IDS showcases 2D, 3D and AI-based vision systems at SPS 2024

IDS showcases 2D, 3D and AI-based vision systems at SPS 2024

Detecting the smallest errors, increasing throughput rates, preventing wear – industrial cameras provide important information for automated processes. IDS will be demonstrating which technologies and products are particularly relevant at SPS in Nuremberg, Germany, from 12 to 14 November. IDS will be taking part at SPS for the first time, focusing on industrial image processing […]

By September 23, 2024 Read More →
A simple introduction to vision technology

A simple introduction to vision technology

Three aspects of sensor technology are particularly important in image processing for industrial automation: performance, flexibility and usability. Simple Vision sensors meet these requirements. They are as easy to operate as optical sensors, plus they are as powerful as camera systems. Leuze offers this concept as a quick and straightforward introduction to vision technology. Vision […]

By September 19, 2024 Read More →
Revolutionising vision sensors with dual-functionality

Revolutionising vision sensors with dual-functionality

ifm electronic introduces the O2U5 vision sensor, a versatile dual-function sensor designed to transform surface and contour analysis as well as code and character reading in industrial applications. The O2U5 offers excellent inspection capabilities by integrating two sensors into one device. This advanced 2D vision sensor allows for the simultaneous analysis of surfaces and contours, […]

By September 18, 2024 Read More →
Robotic solutions configured from the RBTX platform

Robotic solutions configured from the RBTX platform

On stand 148 in the Action Arena at MachineBuilding.Live, igus will be showing examples of robotics configured from the RBTX platform. Visitors will be able to see real-world examples of industrial solutions, along with a live demo from the igus UK customer test area. Via the RBTX platform, engineers have access to industrial solutions to […]

By September 17, 2024 Read More →
Time-of-flight 3D depth camera range

Time-of-flight 3D depth camera range

Scorpion Vision is partnering with Cube Eye in selling its Time-of-Flight 3D depth camera range. These products have been several years in the making with expert research and development behind them. The Cube Eye 3D depth camera is a high-performance camera that measures the distance to objects in its field of view using Time-of-Flight (ToF) […]

By August 29, 2024 Read More →
3D information at a short working distance

3D information at a short working distance

IDS Imaging Development Systems introduces a new 3D camera in the Ensenso product line. With its compact, industrial-grade design and the combination of a very short working distance and a large field of view, the Ensenso B 3D camera is particularly suitable for bin picking applications. Thanks to its high depth of field, it is […]

By August 13, 2024 Read More →