Artificial intelligence is still at the beginning of its journey, but it will have a massive impact on the industrial environment in the next few years. Interview with Oliver Giertz, Product Manager for Servo/Motion and Robotics at Mitsubishi Electric
We interviewed the customer who installed Yamaha robots in its production line. In this article, you will find tips that may provide solutions to common problems, and a brand-new idea that replaces index tables
Can automate various applications such as picking, packing and screwdriving
In 2019, industrial robots are so well integrated and established that their capabilities have become the norm, rather than something that turns heads in factories. Here is how the top 10 industries have moved on to the arrival of collaborative robots
At the last edition of SPS IPC Drives, LMI Technologies announced that the company received official certification for the integration of its Gocator® 3D snapshot sensors with Universal Robots
Inspection robots for pipes and ducts, rescue robots in disaster areas, or humanoid robots – they all have one thing in common: They are mobile robots that aid humans. We explain some of their requirements for drive technology in detail
For robots and motors
Do you want to know how you can select the perfect drive system for your needs? We give you 4 tips you should always keep in mind while looking for your ideal energy-efficient electric motor
The reason manufacturing, process, logistics and utility businesses all invest in new control and monitoring software is to build more efficient, cost-effective operations
The show’s Senior Vice President, Arno Reich, explains why Hannover Messe is still the favorite one-stop shop for the latest technologies and solutions
We interviewed the customer who had installed Yamaha robots in his production line. In this article, you will find tips that may provide solutions to common problems, and a selection of linear conveyors that defy conventional production wisdom
For industrial robot systems
Omron launched TM, a series of cobot able to move loads weighing anything between 4 and 14 kilograms
SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou (SIAF) will share the latest industrial automation innovations with a spotlight on the broad spectrum of robotics applications
Intricate sewing applications in automotive interiors are now possible thanks to a new automatic sewing machine with six-axis robot, which enables high-quality design with parallel curved seams
The Pick-it M-HD high definition 3D camera is the latest addition in the Pick-it 3D Robot Vision range, launched at last year’s PPMA Show by Rar UK Automation. The combination of the latest Pick-it 2.0 3D picking software and the new M-HD camera provide
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has published its new World Robotics Report which highlights an increase of 30 percent in units shipped globally in 2017 compared to 2016
How Kuka has built its six-axis robot using an in-house 3D printer to print and test designs much earlier than if they outsourced parts. This new production model, that combines 3D printing and robotics, could be the future of manufacturing
Energy management, digitalization, machine learning, artificial intelligence: At Hannover Messe 2019, the lead theme ''Integrated Industry - Industrial Intelligence'' spotlights industrial transformation. Inteview with the VP Arno Reich
LMI offers three solutions ideal for scanning and inspection of fast-moving parts, with 6.7 micron XY resolution with a Z repeatability of 0.2 microns, and with preloaded Linux OS
Len Chamberlain, Vice President of Sales at LMI Technologies, exclusively presented to IEN Europe at SPS IPC Drives 2018 the Gocator 3210 Snapshot Sensor, officially certified for integration with Universal Robots
Can provide information on the robot’s condition and future maintenance requirements through the use of predictive maintenance models and simulations based on actual usage and wear characteristics
Hew-Silindo® medical cables developed by Hew-Kabel feature a non-stick surface, offering tailor-made properties for applications such as dentistry, OP robotics, patient monitoring and imaging diagnostics
At the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, professor Auke Ijspeert and its team use robots as a scientific tool to better understand mobility in living beings and explore the secret of the spinal cord
In Germany's universities, seminars and lectures can be as busy as in a bee-hive. For highly sensitive measurement systems, the resulting vibrations in some buildings are sufficient to prevent useful test results
Peak Analysis designed an automated primary antibody screening workcell, built around Mitsubishi Electric robot, for early stage development of potential new treatments for central nervous system and immunology disorders
At 2019 Hannover Messe, the integration of automation, power transmission, fluid power, software and IT will be clustered at Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD), a parallel show spanning 14 exhibition halls
Many concepts of digital transformation are based on information from the field level which, however, needs to be transported to the cloud via a powerful but also flexible and reliable network architecture
Mitsubishi Electric and AGV manufacturer Mirage have created a solution which consists of an AGV and a robotic arm as a stand-alone system
3D imaging processing can massively improve the flexibility and accuracy of measurement and test processes for an early detection of defects and irregularities in production processes
Avoid unplanned downtime through intelligent energy chain monitoring: An Austrian automotive supplier implemented the smart plastics from igus to continuously record the condition of components during operation
Can assist people and increase production efficiency significantly
Easily integrated into automation environments
The acquisition of Microscan Systems, completed last October, brings 35+ years of barcode reading, machine vision and verification know-how into Omron’s innovative industrial automation solutions to increase quality, productivity and consumer safety
To design efficient processes with RPA
For advanced cognitive robotic applications
For intelligent industrial robots
Created by the implementation of artificial intelligence, the robot series combines reduced cycle times with scalable safety features and offers versatile connectivity options for easy integration into production systems
There is no standardized profile for candidates in the AI field. The typical candidate has a professional background in one of the established IT companies or IT consulting and has, in most cases, so far encountered a quite different working culture
Helmut Schmid, General Manager Western Europe at Universal Robots, talks about features, potentialities and applications of the company's new lightweight collaborative robots
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