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Robotic grippers developed to pick up delicate, heavy objects

Control Engineering

Robotics insights Researchers have developed a gripping device for robots that can pick up very delicate and fragile objects or items up to 14 pounds, giving it added versatility. The strength of robotic grippers is generally measured in payload-to-weight ratio,” Yin says. graduate from NC State.

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Unleash the power of smart manufacturing

Control Engineering

On day 2, October 18, of the Fall 2022 session of CFE Media’s Virtual Training Week, Ted Rozier, director of engineering at the Mason, OH-based Festo Didactic Solution Center, North America, will present on the topic of “ How to unleash the power of Smart Manufacturing while ensuring automation and robotic safety. ”. technology trends.

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Automation mergers, acquisitions, capital markets analysis: June 2023

Control Engineering

6/15/23 Advanco, established as a global pharmaceutical and life sciences track and trace solutions provider, acquired manufacturing automation specialist Vantage Consulting Group. This means it is now the world’s largest independent provider of serialization solutions for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. Learn more.