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Large DIY palletiser robot from Igus at a low price

Large DIY palletiser robot from Igus at a low price

Igus says its drylin XXL gantry robot is up to 60% cheaper than comparable robot solutions and is particularly easy to put into service, with free online configuration help. The robot has a working envelope of 2000 x 2000 x 1500mm and is said to be particularly suitable for palletising applications up to 10kg. The […]

By June 29, 2022 Read More →
High-resolution 3D depth sensing and vision systems

High-resolution 3D depth sensing and vision systems

Analog Devices is claiming an industry first with a high-resolution, industrial quality, indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) module for 3D depth sensing and vision systems. Enabling cameras and sensors to perceive 3D space in one megapixel resolution, the new ADTF3175 module offers highly accurate ±3mm iToF technology available for machine vision applications ranging from industrial automation to […]

By June 28, 2022 Read More →
Closing the gap between webcams and industrial cameras

Closing the gap between webcams and industrial cameras

Unlike webcams from the consumer sector, the uEye XC from IDS is specially designed for industrial requirements. Its components score with long availability – a must for industrial applications. Thanks to the integrated autofocus module, the vision standard-compliant USB3 camera can easily manage changing object distances. In terms of appearance, it is distinguished by its […]

By June 27, 2022 Read More →
One robot – endless possibilities

One robot – endless possibilities

New from RARUK Automation is a series of automated transportation robots (AMRs) whose flexibility is greatly extended by the inclusion of a collaborative robot arm. The new ER-FLEX robots, designed and manufactured by Enabled Robotics, are said to be ideal for addressing labour shortages and automating repetitive tasks and are really easy to programme. They […]

By June 27, 2022 Read More →
Yamaha demonstrates the power of robot teamwork

Yamaha demonstrates the power of robot teamwork

Automatica 2022 saw Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section demonstrating industrial robots working together autonomously to raise productivity and reduce waste. Yamaha demonstrated SCARA and cartesian robots cooperating to accelerate adhesive deposition and bonding. Visitors were able to see how coordination between multiple robots cuts process cycle time to increase output with consistent quality. A display […]

By June 24, 2022 Read More →
Aerotech revolutionises motion control with Automation1

Aerotech revolutionises motion control with Automation1

Aerotech has updated its Automation1 control platform, which comes with several new features in the current release 2.2. Complex motion systems such as hexapods that move relatively freely in six degrees of freedom often require positioning accuracy in in the nanometre range, especially in microscopy, metrology or even in the electronics industry and medical technology. […]

By June 24, 2022 Read More →
Robot cell increases valve assembly productivity

Robot cell increases valve assembly productivity

When CME was approached to develop a fully automated solution for pneumatic valve assembly, a six-axis robot is at the heart of the innovative system. The robot performs a series of different pick and place, orientation, transfer, and assembly operations in combination with several dedicated workstations and peripheral technologies, increasing output and productivity, automatically assembling […]

By June 24, 2022 Read More →
Reliable cable guiding on industrial robots

Reliable cable guiding on industrial robots

By using the ROBOTRAX cable carrier system in combination with the innovative PBU pull back unit from Kabelschlepp Metool, automation expert Keba Industrial Automation was able to set up a realistic technology demonstrator. Reliable cable guiding was a key element of success. International automation expert for machine-integrated robots, Keba Industrial Automation, uses its latest demonstrator […]

By June 24, 2022 Read More →
Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow comes to the UK

Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow comes to the UK

Omron has taken its European Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow on the road to Bradford, featuring exclusive demonstrations of cutting-edge, human-machine collaborative solutions not usually seen outside of a factory setting due to their size and scale. Held at Strategic Partner Reeco Automation’s new dedicated Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Centre in Rowan Park, Bradford, over 75 invited […]

By June 23, 2022 Read More →
Automation know-how in 23 instalments

Automation know-how in 23 instalments

Would you like to listen to the world’s leading robotics experts or experience hands-on presentations of current robot models? Or discuss the outlook of future industrial production or converse with AI specialists? Whatever you may be looking for – above and beyond the world’s most comprehensive overview of automation technology components and systems – you’ll […]

By June 13, 2022 Read More →