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Editor's Pick
Talking Robotic Solutions for the Food & Beverage Industry with Omron Automation
Robotic implementation is becoming more prevalent in the Food & Beverage industry, especially in our current climate. And when focusing specifically on primary food handling (handling of raw, unpackaged food) there is an increased concentration regarding the utilization of robotics to maintain the hygienic demands of raw food handling.
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What it Takes
Decoding the Most Versatile Industrial Connector in the World
One invention of the 1980s wasn’t really noticed by the general public, but ultimately paved the way for fast, easy and reliable electrical connections that we often take for granted in control systems today. We are talking about the M12 circular connector that was launched at the Hannover Fair in 1985 and has since become one of the most popular industrial connectors in the world.
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A Conversation with Shane Carnegie from SEW-EURODRIVE about MOVI-C
Mechatronics Canada had the opportunity to speak with Shane Carnegie, Electronics Product Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE Canada, to learn more about MOVI-C, a modular automation system that offers a full solution for automation tasks. MOVI-C has been continuously expanding its reach into the mechatronics space, offering an encompassing solution for machine builders and integrators.
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Electromate Extends Portfolio to Include Collaborative Robots from Universal Robots
Electromate is expanding its robotics and automation product family with Universal Robot’s versatile line of collaborative robots. Manufacturers around the world are turning to automation to help solve labor shortages, increase productivity, and improve product quality. Universal Robots’ collaborative robots provide a cost-effective, flexible, and safe automation solution for a wide range of...
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Phoenix Contact: Always the Best Connection Technology
With their connectors for assembly, Phoenix Contact provides all connection technologies suitable for your application in an M12 design. Choose between Push-in or QUICKON fast connection technologies or a crimp, pierce or screw connection. M12 connectors with Push-in connection enable simple and reliable signal and data cabling. Crimp connection technology enables fast, automated...
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J22 TDLAS Analyzer Raises the Bar for H2O Measurement in Natural Gas
The J22 analyzer, powered by SpectraSensors technology, is meeting the challenge of improving on the already highly regarded capabilities of Tunable Laser Diode Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) measurement of H2O in natural gas. Operators are seeking even higher levels of accuracy and reliability as well as the lowest possible maintenance cost and total cost of ownership.
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PSENopt II From Pilz: World’s First UL-Certified Type 3 Light Curtain for Canada and USA
The Type 3 safety light curtains PSENopt II from Pilz are the world’s first light curtain with approval from the global test organisation Underwriters Laboratories (UL), with its headquarters in Northbrook, USA. Certification confirms that the safety light curtains meet national safety standards in the USA and Canada. This is a benefit to machine builders, particularly if they export into these markets.
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Partnerships Driving Robotics
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Schneider Electric Partners with OptiMach to Bring Growth to Canadian Robotics Industry
Schneider Electric Canada has announced a new partnership with OptiMach, a Quebec-based robotics company. The partnership will support both organizations in expaning their operational commitments, enabling OptiMach to provide customers with automated and robotic solutions tailored to their exact needs. The partnership will serve small to large manufacturing industries across the...
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ABB Partners with Sevensense to Drive Next Generation Autonomous Mobile Robots
ABB is entering into a strategic partnership with Swiss-based start-up Sevensense, founded in 2018 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, to enhance ABB’s new autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) offering with artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D vision mapping technology. The technology will offer customers unprecedented levels of flexibility as mobile robots will be able to navigate autonomously...
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Product News/Cool Cobots & Heavy Haulers
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ABB Launches Next Generation Cobots to Unlock Automation for New Sectors and Users
ABB is expanding its collaborative robot (cobot) portfolio with the new GoFa and SWIFTI cobot families, offering higher payloads and speeds to complement YuMi and Single Arm YuMi in ABB’s cobot line-up. These stronger, faster and more capable cobots will accelerate the company’s expansion in high-growth segments including electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, logistics and...
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Gripper for Small Components EGI with Active Gripping Force Maintenance
The EGI was specifically designed for challenging and diverse handling tasks in electronics, pharmaceutical and laboratory applications. Individually programmable stroke of up to 57.5 mm per jaw. Flexibly adjustable gripping force of up to 100 N. Components that are sensitive to deformation or fracture can be handled reliably and gently. Due to the integrated web server, convenient...
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High-Speed PL190 and PL320 Palletizing Robots Add Versatility to the PL-Series Line
Offering exceptionally fast and powerful operation for increased production throughput, the highly reliable four-axis PL190 and PL320 models now join the PL500 robot, enabling a wide range of palletizing applications, order picking and other logistical tasks. Ideal for end-of-line or distribution automation, PL-series robots are well-suited for a variety of industries, moving boxes and filling...
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Introducing Our Strongest Mobile Robot, the New HD-1500 by Omron
Introducing Omron's strongest mobile robot. With a 1,500kg payload capacity, the new HD-1500 autonomously loads and transports the heaviest of objects. This ultra-strong mobile robot features studier metal skins that withstand heavier impacts and more demanding tasks. This powerful solution based on proven LD Series technology will reduce forklift usage and get more done...
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FANUC and Rockwell Form Coalition to Address Manufacturing Skills Gap with Robotics
FANUC America and Rockwell Automation officially formed a coalition to kick off accelerated work and learn apprenticeship programs designed to upskill current and future workers for jobs in advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation. The coalition includes APT, a FANUC and Rockwell Automation systems integrator, and NOCTI Business Solutions, which provides independent...
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White Paper: Robots - There's One for Every Job - How to Choose the Right One
In the popular imagination, robots are large, dumb machines for doing dull, muscular, repetitive tasks with precision and accuracy. That’s only part of today’s robotics world. Robots now come in many sizes and configurations, with two to seven axes. They can do simple or complicated work, even surgery. For both factory and process automation, there’s one to suit just about any application...
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Video Feature
BionickSwift
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The BionicSwifts are agile, maneuverable, and can even fly loops and steep turns. By interacting with a radio-based indoor GPS system, the five robotic birds are capable of moving autonomously in a coordinated pattern in a defined airspace. As with its biological model, the focus when designing the robot birds was on the use of lightweight structures.
Watch the video HERE.
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Video Feature
Packaging Automation Takes a Singular Step Forward
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For designers, builders and users of automated packaging equipment, the action of the Yaskawa Packaging Automation demo is more than merely an eye-catching spectacle. The Yaskawa demo shows off the power of Singular Control, the ability to program every element of a multi-robot work cell with a single Yaskawa machine controller.
Watch the video HERE.
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Featured Editorial
Pluggable System Solution for Automation Without Control Cabinet
The new MX-System from Beckhoff is quite simply a revolution in control cabinet construction. In this interview, Managing Owner Hans Beckhoff and MX-System Product Manager Daniel Siegenbrink explain where this claim comes from and how the conventional control cabinet can be replaced.
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PULS Power – Putting the Power in Your Hands
Power can easily be said to be the driving force that turns the gears of industry. We all use it everyday whether on a personal, commercial, or industrial level. Because of these interruptions or inconsistencies in power delivery can very quickly lead to costly issues with shutdowns or damage to sensitive equipment. Proper power supplies provide security and protection from harmful...
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