Motors, Actuators, Conveyors

Jan 08, 2020

Here’s a broad look at the commercial mobile robot market. Most of these robots are designed specifically for manufacturing and warehouse tasks, while others provide specialized tasks, such as cleaning or carrying medical care items.

Digital Twin Technology Comes to Packaging

Nov 11, 2019

ABB Robotics has introduced digital twin tools to its PickMaster robotic software in order to quickly design test production digitally before physical implementation.

Linear Labs Promises a Moonshot for Electric Motor Technology

Nov 04, 2019

The Hunstable Electric Turbine promises to more than double available torque compared to a conventional motor.

Process Designed for 3D-Printing Mini Soft-Robotic Actuators

Oct 08, 2019

A team of researchers from China and Singapore used digital light projection printing to simplify the fabrication of tiny soft robots for novel applications

Robot Democratization: A Machine for Every Manufacturer

Oct 07, 2019

Robots are cheaper and easier to use. They’re within reach for small manufacturers. Add to that a tight job market, and robot deployments are moving down the manufacturing chain.

“Batch-of-One” and “Ease-of-Use” – The Top Keywords at PackExpo

Sep 27, 2019

The twin themes of this year’s PackExpo packaging tradeshow were ease-of-use and mass customization. These long sought-after goals are here today, and they were on display at PackExpo.

12 Robot Companies to Watch

Aug 29, 2019

Here’s a range of robot companies that offer automated solutions in a wide range of industries that include manufacturing, warehousing, and even delicate surgery.

Igus Turns Bearings, Cables and Energy Chains into Smart Plastics

Aug 02, 2019

Igus has created a system of data collection to monitor machine equipment with the goal of reducing downtime with a communication module connected to the company’s IT.

Intelligent Transport Systems Enhance Human-Robot Collaboration

Jul 05, 2019

Safe motion control and intelligent track technology are working together to enhance human-robot interaction and eliminate the need for safety cages in manufacturing.