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Artificial Intelligence & Product DevelopmentBy Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation
With the rate of technological change faster than ever, companies can’t leave their research and development... -
Supporting the American Manufacturing Renewal: Inside Oakland University’s ISE DepartmentBy Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com
The ISE program offers a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, designing a curriculum that allows... -
Manufacturing in America 2018: Achieving Operational Excellence with DigitalizationBy Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com
Digitalization and education were once again at the forefront of the 11th annual Manufacturing in America.... -
Cobots for the Next Generation of ManufacturingBy Ashley Little, DO Supply, Inc.
Rather than working in a caged off area, cobots are designed to collaborate with human workers and enhance the...
NEWS
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- Voith announces strategic partnership with Franka Emika to create Voith Robotics
- Tompkins Robotics partners with RightHand Robotics to combine t-sort and RightPick robotic systems
- Tompkins Robotics announces partnership with SI Systems to create t-Sort parcel sortation system
- Güdel-TSC becomes first member of A3 Mexico
- ISA to promote automation careers at 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition
- TM Robotics' SCARA robot helps ASG earn RIA Certified Robot Integrator status
- Sensai announces launch of United States pilot program
- DENSO announces Israeli R&D satellite team
- HANNOVER MESSE announces Global Automation & Manufacturing Summit (GAMS) as part of IMTS
- Unity Scientific earns Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Award
- Insects inspire University of Lincoln's ULTRACEPT project for anti-collision technology for autonomous vehicles
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FRS Robotics announces ‘Robotic Ultrasonic QC’ solution to help Audi automate fold glue...The ‘Robotic Ultrasonic QC’ solution applies adaptive sensor positioning to obtain valid measurements. Based on contact forces and ultrasonic...
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igus announces ReBeL 6-axis robotic jointThe joint is driven by a strain wave gear and will be displayed as a single component for the first time. The joint includes brushless...
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Heartland Automation announces AutoGuide Max N10 Mobile RobotThe Max N10 Mobile Robot platform has a modular design with standard attachments to form application specific vehicles. The LiDAR Natural Features...
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RESOURCES
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SCARA robots used in the automobile industry will cross over 33 thousand units by 2024. This can be credited to increasing usage in applications...
The STAAR summer camp is an immersive, week-long residential programme for Year 10 students who demonstrate an interest in, or aptitude for...
The OTTO Industrial API connects self-driving vehicles to existing automation systems and processes, providing integration of OTTO with...
WHITE PAPERS
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By Aethon
As the market for robots evolves and these devices are used in new ways, it becomes important to look at what it means to be an...
This report further investigates the effects of AI-driven automation on the U.S. job market and economy, and outlines recommended policy responses.
By Dan Labell, Westfalia Technologies
One fact exists for most manufacturers and distributors: Warehouse automation stands as one of the last...
CASE STUDIES
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As part of the design process, the Shadow Robot Company needed specific bearings with very tight tolerances in dimensional accuracy. This is...
Finland-based Orfer Oy needed to automate to speed up its packaging operations. With this in mind, Orfer standardized on the Toshiba Machine TH650A...
6RS needed a new system to document and control all product lifecycle information and ensure clear communication of information. The system also...
