HomeFactoryRoboticsPalletizer Handles Variety of Package SizesABB Palletizer uses imaging to handle a wide range of package sizes for e-commerce.Natalie CraigSep 25th, 2019MotionThe Rise of Flexible Feeding System TechnologyWhy flexible feeding systems, which incorporate robotics, vision, and motion technologies are beginning to replace the vibratory bowl feeders that have long been used sort small parts for assembly and packaging.Robotics5G Expands Autonomous Mobile Robot CapabilitiesAt TCL’s plant in Huizhou, China, improved 5G wireless connectivity enabled the company to add dozens of ForwardX autonomous mobile robots to improve production operations.RoboticsSafety Certification Issued for Industrial Collaborative Robot TechnologyVeo Robotics’ FreeMove system receives ISO 13849 safety certification from TÜV Rheinland.HomeABB’s GoFa Cobot Wins Red Dot Best of the Best AwardABB’s GoFa cobot received the Red Dot Best of the Best design award in recognition of its unique design concept to make the new robot appealing and accessible to users.RoboticsHow to Assess the Value of Robot InvestmentsAccording to robot supplier KUKA Robotics, determining the value of a robot depends most heavily on total cost of ownership.SponsoredCheck out The Cobot Spot from Universal RobotsLooking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.RoboticsRobotics Adoption Survey Finds Ups, Downs, and a Few SurprisesLast year proved itself a veritable rollercoaster of disruptions and developments, resulting in robotics adoption growing in some areas and shrinking in others, yet still painting a picture of continued growth for robotics ahead.RoboticsUnderstanding Robots and Their Role in IIoTFor a half century now, robots have been the centerpiece of Industry 3.0—the age of pre-digital automation. They will be just as critical, if not more so, as the world transitions to the digital automation age of Industry 4.0.SafetyMobile Robot Safety Standard PublishedR15.08 Part One is the first type-C standard for mobile robots from the Robotics Industry Association; it is expected to reduce costs as well as lower risk and liability for end-users.HomeCollaborative RobotsABB expands its YuMi collaborative robot portfolio with GoFa and SWIFTI cobots intuitively designed so customers need not rely on in-house programming specialists.Business IntelligenceAutomation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: RoboticsAccording to the Robotic Industries Association and Association for Advancing Automation, orders of robotic systems by food and consumer goods manufacturers grew by 56% in 2020. Read this discussion about robotics in the food industry for more insight.HomeABB Launches The Robot PodcastPanel of experts from industry and academia look at the cutting edge of robotics, analyzing how advances in automation are benefitting society and business, and what the future holds.Business IntelligenceRobotics: Driving a New Revolution of Change Within the Food IndustryListen to this two-minute video as Bryan Griffen, PMMI Director of Industry Services, discusses 'revolution of change' in robot technologies that are impacting food processing and packaging today.Business IntelligenceRobotic Advancements in Food Processing and PackagingListen to this one-minute video as Glen Long, PMMI Senior Vice President, discusses advancements in robot technologies that are impacting food processing and packaging today.RoboticsInjection Molding Machine Interface Bolsters Robot IntegrationWith the release of its injection molding machine interface, Universal Robots aims to help users of its e-Series cobots better integrate their assets for a smoother production flow.RoboticsFlexible Robotics Boost Business for Contract ManufacturersHow Rapid Robotics’ Rapid Machine Operator collaborative robot can help small and medium-sized contract manufacturers surmount labor shortages and the traditional high cost of robotics.HomeFANUC Launches CRX Cobot WebsiteFANUC America launched a new e-learning website to educate manufacturers and industry about its CRX collaborative robot.RoboticsYou're Hired: Recruiting Mobile RobotsThere's a new workforce out there, made up of highly intelligent, semi-autonomous robots. Here's some advice for picking the best candidate.RoboticsCobots Have Changed The Game, says Automation World's Dave GreenfieldBuilding a work cell where humans and machines can work side-by-side, even in the most robust industrial applications, check out this five-minute video report.RoboticsCobot Gripper Helps Automate Hydraulic Manifold ProductionUse of a collaborative robot and gripper at Tomenson Machine Works leads to a 40% reduction in misloads and return on investment in six months.
