Technology

Control of up to 128 robot axes

Control of up to 128 robot axes

Trio Motion Technology is launching a new machine controller at SPS for large machines with control for up to 128 servo drive and robot axes over high speed EtherCAT. The new quad-core Flex-7 Flexible Machine Controller also increases machine automation capabilities by expanding network connectivity and data processing power, combining control flexibility and compact dimensions. […]

By October 17, 2024 Read More →
Digital solutions reduce costs and optimise productivity

Digital solutions reduce costs and optimise productivity

Comau showcased two new digital enablers at 34.BI-MU, Italy’s leading exhibition for metal working, machine tools, robots, automation systems, digitalisation and more. Underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation in the field of industrial automation and robotics, visitors had the opportunity to see how Comau’s in.Grid digital platform and New Generation Robot Teach Pendant (TPX), with […]

By October 14, 2024 Read More →
mk conveyor belts controllable by UR cobots

mk conveyor belts controllable by UR cobots

The mk Technology Group is now part of the Universal Robots partner network and provides conveyor technology which can be integrated quickly and simply into your cobot application through the URCap plug-in. mk now provides all users of Universal Robots individual belt conveyors for simple integration in their cobot application. The convenient URCap plug-in simplifies […]

By October 10, 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 →
CKF provides banana palletising solution for Primafruit

CKF provides banana palletising solution for Primafruit

CKF Systems has developed develop a new bespoke robotic de-palletising and re-palletising system for Primafruit at its site in the Vale of Evesham. Primafruit is a primary supplier of a broad range of fruit. The banana inspection and packing lines within Primafruit at its Evesham facility were heavily reliant on manual labour. Imported produce, cardboard […]

By September 26, 2024 Read More →
Trio Motion Technology opens new centre in Italy

Trio Motion Technology opens new centre in Italy

Trio Motion Technology has expanded in Italy by opening a Sales and Applications Development Centre. The new Italy operations hub marks Trio’s development in the European market. Located in Cardano al Campo near Milan, Trio Italy comprises a Motion Applications Development facility and product support team, as well as a Sales Centre for the country’s […]

By September 26, 2024 Read More →
Bosch Rexroth highlights robot integration at MachineBuilding.Live

Bosch Rexroth highlights robot integration at MachineBuilding.Live

In the Action Arena at MachineBuilding.Live, Bosch Rexroth will be demonstrating the integration of a 7-axis Kassow Robot with the VarioFlow Plus conveyor system, complete with vision system. A unique demo unit how these systems can be easily combined for various material handling applications, and showcases the flexibility of these components. Visitors will be able […]

By September 24, 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 →
New hexapod is more compact and more powerful

New hexapod is more compact and more powerful

Aerotech says its new hexapod, the HEX150-125HL, is suitable for high-precision positioning and motion tasks down to the nanometre range. Compared to its predecessor, it has a more compact design and a lower height. In addition, the Hexapod 150-125HL has undergone design improvements which, according to the manufacturer, lead to significant increases in performance. The […]

By September 19, 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 →