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Routeco’s Unified Controller robot demonstration cell

Routeco’s Unified Controller robot demonstration cell

Join Routeco at this year’s MachineBuilding.Live in the Active area, where the company will unveil its cutting-edge Unified Controller robot demonstration cell. Witness first-hand the synergy of Rockwell Automation’s software and hardware, brought to life through Routeco’s dynamic exhibit. The demonstration cell features a Comau SCARA robot seamlessly interacting with an independent cart technology track […]

By August 5, 2024 Read More →
Anybus enables new Smart Flex Effector

Anybus enables new Smart Flex Effector

Bosch Rexroth combined the Anybus Communicator from HMS Networks with its Smart Flex Effector to bring industrial automation’s most versatile compensation module to the world. Bosch Rexroth specialises in advanced drive and control technologies. At its Customer and Innovation Centre in Ulm, Germany, it develops innovative solutions for the future of automation, such as the […]

By July 25, 2024 Read More →
Ultra-compact multi-axis motion controller

Ultra-compact multi-axis motion controller

maxon has released an ultra-compact, programmable multi-axis motion controller for up to six axes. The new maxon MicroMACS6 master controller provides high performance motion control in a package just 55mm long, enhancing embedded design integration for robot and machine builders. Integration flexibility is achieved with communications interface options including USB, CANopen, and EtherCAT. The MicroMACS6 […]

By July 22, 2024 Read More →
igus invests in the future of engineering

igus invests in the future of engineering

igus attended an event hosted by Arden Academy in Solihull alongside big industry names such as Siemens, KUKA and Marvelous Manufacturing as well as local career experts, providing advice to students on their next steps. The event was facilitated by Tom Flude, co-founder of Engineers Insight and the day began with his delivery of an […]

By July 17, 2024 Read More →
ABB launches OmniCore robotics control platform

ABB launches OmniCore robotics control platform

ABB Robotics says its OmniCore intelligent automation platform increases business productivity and flexibility through faster, more precise and more autonomous automation. The OmniCore platform, the result of more than $170 million of investment in next generation robotics, is a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration of […]

By June 11, 2024 Read More →
Cutting-edge integration of AI into automation

Cutting-edge integration of AI into automation

Discover the cutting-edge integration of AI into automation at MachineBuilding.Live. Siemens presents its ground breaking AI neural controller in conjunction with industrial camera and robot, revolutionising pick and place solutions. Witness its seamless operation: detecting object size, calculating gripper positions and autonomously picking parts from crates – all without pre-programming. Don’t miss the live demonstration […]

By April 19, 2024 Read More →
Robots play key role in sawmill upgrade project

Robots play key role in sawmill upgrade project

An integrated project of control room technology, power distribution and robotics, implemented by ABB Process Automation have driven pioneering levels of productivity and efficiency at Metsä Fibre’s technologically advanced sawmill. The customer’s Rauma mill is Finland’s largest ever sawmill investment at €260 million and uses machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated information systems for […]

By April 11, 2024 Read More →
Control solution for articulated arm robots

Control solution for articulated arm robots

Delta will be participating in the upcoming Advanced Factories 2024 with a showcase under the theme ‘Connecting Devices, Shaping Solutions.’ The exhibit will include a pick-and-place robot control demonstration, the VTScada energy management solution and the IIoT Solution for Industry 4.0. Delta will also show its expertise in robot control with a pick-and-place articulated robot […]

By April 9, 2024 Read More →
UK at the forefront of AI and machine learning

UK at the forefront of AI and machine learning

Rockwell Automation has announced the results of the ninth annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report,” highlighting how artificial intelligence is being deployed in the UK to give the workforce superpowers and build resiliency in operations. Among many findings of the report, three major trends emerge from this report: the AI revolution is here for manufacturing, […]

By April 3, 2024 Read More →
Data acquisition helps reduce robot downtime

Data acquisition helps reduce robot downtime

Stäubli’s Simon Jenkins looks at the latest developments from the company and explains the benefits which its new SCOPE system will bring to the users of the company’s robot systems, analysing robot health and stress on the fly to produce notifications on upcoming maintenance. The concept of preventative or predictive maintenance is not new and […]

By April 3, 2024 Read More →