Factory Automation - Oct 2nd, 2023
 
 
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October 2, 2023
As the line between industrial robot and collaborative robot (cobot) technologies blurs, knowing the key capabilities of each robot type is critical to making the right selection for your business.
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Testing system with EtherCAT and PC-based control drives results for global power tool manufacturer.

A look at the factors that have slowed AR headset adoption thus far as new headset and metaverse technologies enter the market.
Schunk and Ready Robotics announce partnership around use of Nvidia’s Omniverse platform to support specification, deployment and re-deployment of automated systems.
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Modular and adaptive inspection system accelerates quality control and shrinks machine footprint.

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Using EtherCAT and PC-based control, LJ Welding Automation boosts throughput, quality and safety.

HMS Networks’ 2023 study of industrial network technologies shows Profinet and EtherNet/IP leading the industrial Ethernet market with EtherCAT not far behind.
For industrial maintenance and energy saving applications, multiple algorithms can be used to develop advanced equipment analytics. But which one is most effective?
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Mitsubishi Electric and Rockwell Automation make strategic investments in Clearpath Robotics and Ready Robotics, respectively. UPDATE: Rockwell Automation signs agreement to acquire Clearpath.