Blog : Robotics Update

By Editor July 27, 2023 Read More →

Remote medical treatment in hazardous areas

Game-changing robotics technology to provide remote medical treatment to casualties in high-risk emergency environments has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield. Using medical telexistence (MediTel) technology, researchers from the university’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Sheffield Robotics and Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, have successfully created a mobile, robotic-controlled uncrewed […]

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By Editor July 27, 2023 Read More →

ABB expands GoFa family with higher payloads

ABB is launching two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 offer new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency. They can handle payloads of up to 10 and 12 kilograms. Handling these higher payloads with what ABB claims is market-leading repeatability, the cobots can handle […]

Posted in: ABB Robotics, All News, Collaborative robots, Palletising

By Editor July 27, 2023 Read More →

Future-proof your production with robotics

Around 41,000 visitors attended Automatica in Munich, where screwdriving technology and automation specialist Deprag focused on applications that combine its technology with robotics. The Deprag Screwdriver Function Module was one such product. As well as standard versions, the range includes the E-SFM (screwdriver function module with electronic stroke). It provides maximum flexibility in complex screwdriving […]

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By Editor July 26, 2023 Read More →

New skin-like sensors fit almost everywhere

Researchers from the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an automatic process for making soft sensors. These universal measurement cells can be attached to almost any kind of object, with the team envisioning applications in robotics and prosthetics. “Detecting and sensing our environment is […]

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By Editor July 12, 2023 Read More →

EOAT solutions increase flexibility and productivity

Increase flexibility and productivity with robot tool changers and end-of-arm tooling solutions from Stäubli Fluid Connectors. Industrial robots have revolutionised manufacturing processes across many industry sectors through their flexibility and capability to adapt to numerous tasks. However, with increasing levels of flexibility being demanded by consumers across several different sectors, and shorter product lifespans, manufacturing […]

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By Editor July 11, 2023 Read More →

Yamaha unveils new cobot at Automatica 2023

Yamaha Robotics FA Section exhibited its new prototype cobot at Automatica 2023 and showed a solution to automate test and assembly of large electric-vehicle (EV) battery packs for greater productivity. Also, Yamaha’s LCMR200 programmable transport modules demonstrated space-saving circulation units with dedicated track and trace that protects quality control and uptime. Debuting at the show, […]

Posted in: All News, Automotive, Collaborative robots, Events, SCARA, Yamaha

By Editor July 5, 2023 Read More →

Omron showcases digital intelligence solution

Celebrating 90 years of pioneering technological advancements that have transformed the manufacturing landscape, Omron will be showcasing a range of demonstrations at stand B34 during the PPMA Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 26-28 September. The demonstrations will highlight the latest advancements in technology, addressing the pressing challenges faced by today’s manufacturers. Omron’s display […]

Posted in: AGV, All News, Articulated Arm, Collaborative robots, Delta, Events, Omron, Packaging, SCARA, Sensors, Vision

By Editor July 4, 2023 Read More →

Digital learning supports workforce of the future

With the increasing prevalence of cobots in manufacturing, there is a growing need for qualified employees who are able to control and manage cobot systems, some of which are AI-supported, and interact with them in a target-oriented manner. Through Festo LX, these skills can be taught in a practical way using a learning factory with […]

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By Editor July 4, 2023 Read More →

ABB adds energy saving large robots to family

ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot offering with four new models and 22 variants offering more choice increased coverage and greater performance. The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150kg to 310kg, with a reach from 2.5m to 3.2m, offering customers […]

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By Editor June 29, 2023 Read More →

Automating the welding of aluminium assemblies

When a manufacturer of valves wanted to automate the welding of aluminium parts with robots to prevent misalignment, it turned to Contrinex for an inductive proximity sensor that would ensure the presence and position of an aluminium tube, and be able to withstand the electromagnetic interference created by the high currents used in the spot […]

Posted in: All News, Case studies, Plus Automation, Sensors, Welding