April 23, 2024 The fast-growing e-mobility market is placing high demands on battery cell production in terms of speed and efficiency. This is why high-performance PC-based automation solutions are needed to control sophisticated processes, from electrode production to module and pack assembly, on a central platform “A minimal equipment footprint and fast processes are crucial…
April 23, 2024 University of Michigan-Dearborn engineering students explore advanced manufacturing solutions at Omron’s Poof of Concept Centre, showcasing the strong partnership between the University and Omron. A group of engineering students from the University of Michigan–Dearborn recently had the unique opportunity to visit Omron’s Detroit Proof of Concept Center (PoCC). Hosted by the assistant…
April 22, 2024 Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project Comau has joined yet another important pan-European energy transformation initiative, in the field of e-Mobility, this time in support of the BATTwin project, in the field of e-Mobility. Under the scope of its participation, Comau…
April 18, 2024 Boston Dynamic’s new electric Atlas platform is here. Supported by decades of visionary robotics innovation and years of practical experience, Boston Dynamics is tackling the next commercial frontier Boston Dynamics recently announced the retirement of their hydraulic Atlas and unveiled what comes next—a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. The…
April 12, 2024 General Motors (GM), global automotive supplier Magna, and leading technology services and consulting company Wipro Limited, have teamed up to develop a B2B sales platform for buying and selling automotive software. The platform, called SDVerse, aims to revolutionize the automotive software sourcing and procurement process by providing a matchmaking platform for buyers…
April 9, 2024 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce three new series of M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Communications. Based on their 4th generation TRIPLESHIELDTM sensors, these CA12 Series Sensors represent the ideal solution for industrial automation equipment in applications where sensing performance must be continuously and accurately monitored and logged. Semiconductor and printing applications…
April 8, 2024 Ny Krystie Johnston Robot technology is becoming increasingly accessible for companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Accelerated computing and the ever-evolving contribution of artificial intelligence or AI are transforming virtually everything – robots and robot technology included. Teradyne Robotics, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and parent…
April 4, 2024 Available first on Microsoft Azure, Omniverse Cloud APIs will be offered later this year to developers for use on self-hosted and managed NVIDIA accelerated systems Ansys, Cadence, Hexagon, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Trimble Adopt Omniverse Technologies to Help Customers Design, Simulate, Build and Operate Physically Based Digital Twins NVIDIA has announced that NVIDIA…
April 4, 2024 With a focus on autonomy, flexibility and safety, Boston Dynamics applies its robotics expertise to a commercial robot solution with automation and integrated safety technologies from Beckhoff As the intralogistics industry speeds ahead, mobile robotics will become even more critical. Many solutions move cartons and totes from point A to point B….
March 27, 2024 Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals impact of emerging technologies on addressing workforce, quality, cybersecurity, and sustainability challenges Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the results of the 9th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” The global study surveyed more…
March 27, 2024 Mecademic’s new Absolute Calibration service enhances its robots’ accuracy capabilities, delivering unparalleled quality and reliability Mecademic, an innovator in compact, high-precision industrial robotics, proudly announces an enhancement that positions its robots as not only the most precise but also the most accurate in the market. The launch of the Mecademic Absolute Calibration (MAC) service…
March 14, 2024 The MD Series AMRs are designed to automate midrange material movement applications with ease In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations….
March 13, 2024 ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the US market, which…
March 12, 2024 Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, and Applied Intuition, a vehicle software supplier, are partnering to provide a digital twin platform for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) sensor simulation. The joint solution will allow automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to bring safe and reliable ADAS features to market faster. Valeo and Applied Intuition’s platform will…
March 12, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Siemens recently released their new SINAMICS S200 servo drive system. It is designed to address a wide range of standard applications, including battery, packaging, handling and robotics, metal forming, and other general machinery. The S200 has been optimized for performance, is easy to use, and is fit for the…
March 12, 2024 Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is showcasing high-efficiency wireless charging systems and smart industrial automation solutions for AGVs, e-forklifts and conveyors to foster autonomous logistics operations. Key features include a 30kW Wireless Charging System, which offers up to 95% efficiency for a broad…