Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

igus relies on AI-supported low-cost robotics, smart maintenance, and AI-based online tools like the igusGO app to get customer applications ready for Industry 4.0. The company said it designed its latest sensor technologies “to streamline maintenance and optimize production processes for the lubrication-free industry of tomorrow.”

Artificial Intelligence

Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

Yaskawa’s AR1440 robot in a demonstration welding workcell. Source: Yaskawa CHICAGO — Yaskawa Motoman last week showed several offerings bundling its robots with vision and controls to help manufacturers adopt automation. Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. payload capacity.

Robotics

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 20, 2023

This is particularly true when it comes to ensuring efficient production while balancing skilled labor shortages. Industry suppliers continue to respond to those needs by developing the next iterations of cobots, robots, automated in-process inspection systems, digital transformation — the list goes on.

Automation

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

D:PLOY automatically discovers and configures all the components in a robotic cell – including any leading collaborative or light industrial robot arm and tools – while also integrating external I/O from sensors and machines. D:PLOY will be available for all common robotic applications, making deployment up to 80% faster.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Automation Mag

AUGUST 9, 2022

is that it provides the means for robots to help humans work better and faster than ever before. The inherent capabilities of cobots allow them to be assigned to multiple applications and be moved around the facility for different jobs at various times of the day. How cobots improve inspection processes.

Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Vibration affects all machines that move, including robots. Ulendo is a startup that launched with a vibration compensation algorithm for fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers and is now working to apply it to robots. Any machine that moves deals with vibration, whether it’s a 3D printer, machine tool or robot.

Robotics

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 1, 2025

Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) will demonstrate their joint commitment to empowering customers with increased productivity through a diverse range of automation applications, commanding the largest exhibition area at Automate 2025 at joint booths #4023 and #3623 from May 12-15 in Detroit.

Automation

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 24, 2024

Robotic systems facilitate quick changeovers, minimizing downtime associated with retooling and setup, which contributes to increased overall equipment effectiveness. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications.

Robotics

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 20, 2025

Robotic tool changers enable faster changeovers, provide reliable data communication, support a variety of tasks, and are compatible with a wide range of robots, applications and tools. It excels in high-speed data and signal communication with vision, inspection, metrology, motion control and fieldbus systems.

Robotics

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 30, 2024

is demonstrating the capabilities of ProCobots automation on several Hurco machines, illustrating a simple setup and the ability to run different jobs through the Hurco control’s Automation Job Manager feature, which can eliminate the need for robot programming. Source: Hurco Co. all) Hurco Co. Hurco VM One and VC500i machines.

Automation

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 4, 2022

For optimal performance, pair the xFUME PRO with ABICOR BINZEL’s xFUME ADVANCED fume extraction units. Semi-Automatic and Robotic MIG Welding Solutions. The companies will showcase integrated welding solutions that provide cost, quality and productivity improvements. New Robotic and Factory Automation Solutions.

Automation

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Innovations and continuous investments in the manufacture of machining technologies provide machine shops with reliable and flexible products, which assist them in decreasing setup time and completing processes in a single setup. A fixed turning spindle and 3-axis moving column provide optimal chip removal and simplified operation.

Made-to-spec

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: Universal Robots The latest advances in artificial intelligence promise to improve robot capabilities, but engineers need to bring the technologies together. It is also intended to accelerate research and reduce the time to market for AI products, Universal Robots said at ROSCon.

Robotics

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Every month, MMT releases a technology roundup highlighting different products, processes and services. Curious to know what the most viewed products of the year were? Check out the Most-Viewed Products of 2022. For more information on a product featured below, click the title link for the respective product.

Automation

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Attendees can view the latest product and machinery demonstrations, participate in conference sessions — and more — in this all-encompassing event. Many exhibitors will unveil new or updated machinery or products and services at this event. FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.

Automation

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 28, 2025

When I began the phase of my career that included robotics, automation, and machinery, most of the trade shows were in Detroit due to the influence of the auto industry. There was a programmable controller show, vision show, and robotics show. I have robot news previewing the show from all my friends in Denmark.

Robotics

Robotics Business Review

MAY 21, 2025

Source: The Robot Report DETROIT — At the height of trade show season, Automate 2025 provided opportunities to see the state of commercial and industrial automation. Thanks again to the many people who met with The Robot Report and WTWH Media’s team at Automate 2025. Source: The Robot Report 3.

Robotics

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 16, 2025

Its dual voltage input capability of 120 VAC and 240 VAC makes it versatile, providing unparalleled convenience and flexibility in various working environments. MotionPlus enables users to incorporate dual-axis cobot welding with coordinated motion through the controller.

Automation