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One of World’s First Platform’s to Simplify PCB Design Work for Robotic Solutions Launched by Celera Motion

March 28, 2023 Celera Motion recently announced its launch of Summit Designer, an innovative new tool that delivers standard market-ready PCB designs for robotic applications that save significant cost, work and time to market. Summit Designer is an open-source PCB design library featuring a diverse and vast offering of market-ready application-specific PCBs that are designed, supported,…

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OTTO Motors Launches Midsize Autonomous Mobile Robot, OTTO 600, and Makes Industry-Leading Strides in Software Development

March 24, 2023 OTTO Motors recently unveiled its newest AMR, OTTO 600, the toughest and most nimble AMR in its class. With the launch, the company now offers the most comprehensive autonomous material handling fleet on the market. OTTO 600 unlocks important new workflows with its ability to move pallets, carts and other payloads up to…

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A Comprehensive Look at the Connected Home and AI in 2023

March 24, 2023 Companies can help catalyze a growing opportunity by prioritizing data privacy, says CABA report prepared by Harbor Research. A CABA research report analyzes barriers to adoption and future opportunities in the current connected home and artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and proposes key recommendations for market participants to shape the development of this…

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Orders Officially Open for “OMNIedge” IoT Service for Manufacturing’s AI Diagnostic Service (ADV) for Rotary Components

AI Predicts Rotary Component Abnormalities and Failures and Specifies Recommended Maintenance March 24, 2023 THK is now offering the brand-new AI Diagnostic Service (ADV), following the rotary component solution for its “OMNIedge” IoT service for the manufacturing industry.  The maintenance of motors, pumps, fans, and other rotary components that are indispensable for process automation in…

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A Stalling Automation Transformation: SevenSense Asks “Why Do Only 6 Percent Of Warehouses Use AGV’s?”

March 24, 2023 Warehouse automation situation No one argues against the potential benefits that automation can bring to the logistic operations. There is consensus across the industry that automated material handling and transport will: increase efficiency, profitability, safety, and robustness to labor fluctuations. Still, according to a G2 report, only 6% of warehouses used automated guided…

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Everything You Need to Know About Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) by Automate

March 23, 2023 The pressure to automate has never been stronger. Even though barriers to entry have lessened in recent years, figuring out where and how to start can still feel daunting. So it’s no surprise that recent years have seen a sharp increase in Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS). In fact, ABI Research predicted that there will be 1.3…

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How AIMS Improves Safety for Tool Manufacturers

March 23, 2023 By Jan Irzyk, AIMS Product Manager at ANCA CNC Machines The tool manufacturing industry embraces automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shorter lead times….

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MiR Robot Fleet from Forvia Increased Logistics Productivity in Czechia

March 10, 2023 Investment in 14 MiR robots provided the Tier 1 automotive supplier with production stability and reliability in its Czech plant with return on investment (ROI) in less than 2 years FORVIA has increased its logistics productivity, strengthened stability of production processes and decreased safety risks with a fleet of robots robots from…

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Experience Automation Knowledge at SHUNK’s 8th CoLab in Hertogenbosch

Match 9, 2023 On February 9, 2023, SCHUNK opened its eighth CoLab worldwide. The new robot application center is located at the Dutch site in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Here, experts accompany the way into automated processes and test customer-specific automation modules realistically on different lightweight robots. Automation is no longer a trend, but a necessary means of…

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Electrozad Automation Event Showcases Latest Industry Advancements

March 9, 2023 Electrozad’s Automation event unveils the latest Hardware, Software, and Solutions in Power and Mechatronics, Services, Software and Control, and Smart Components. On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Electrozad’s Windsor branch hosted Automation Technology Update, bringing together engineers, designers, project managers, business developers, technicians, and leadership, to explore the latest advancements and innovations in…

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OMRON Asks: What’s the Best Way to Guard AS/RS with Safety Light Curtains?

March 8, 2023 Safety light curtains are a key element in any AS/RS safety solution. The main challenge in AS/RS safeguarding is that the safety system needs to allow totes to enter the danger zone while keeping people out. A quick background on AS/RS In an AS/RS system, a tote or possibly an entire pallet…

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Logistics Industry | Fully Autonomous RFID-based Inventory System Uses OMRON Mobile Robots

March 3, 2023 How did Omron’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) help smart inventory solutions provider T&W Operations eliminate manual and forklift-dependent processes in their fully autonomous RFID inventory system? Watch this video to learn about the game-changing Omron AMR technology that incorporates dynamic mapping capabilities and a mobile base that can safely carry heavy payloads…

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Top Six Trends Shaping the Packaging Industry Today

March 3, 2023 Automation has been a game-changer in the packaging industry thanks to its significant impact on the efficiency, seed, and accuracy of the packing process. As packaging companies adopt these new solutions, they’ll be increasingly capable of adapting quickly to meet changing customer demand and withstand the impact of stressors like the VODID-19…

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OTTO 100 and the Customizable Staging Cart: Unlock Continuous Productivity in Automotive Factories and Warehouses

March 2, 2023 The automotive industry is rapidly changing as the world drives toward a sustainable future. With the rapid rise of battery electric vehicle (BEV) demand, automotive manufacturing facilities can’t keep up. By 2030, every third car sold is predicted to be electric, aligning with the 360% growth in BEV market value from 2021 to 2028….

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The Human View of Robot Workers: What Do Employees Really Think?

February 23, 2023 Robot workers are transforming the way we work. There is no denying that they are here to stay… but this raises some interesting questions about the interaction between robots and employees. If you want robotic solutions to be a success in your business, it’s important to consider how the technology will influence…

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How to Create 75% Higher Throughput Palletizing with the Multipick by Robotiq

February 15, 2023 Collaborative robot palletizing can be the perfect tool for improving the productivity of your end-of-line process. Compared to manual palletizing, it is more efficient, consistent, and scalable. There is one thing that can still hold you back from getting the productivity you need: number of picks per minute. For the vast majority of…