Harmonic Drive LLC will be exhibiting at CES 2018 in Las Vegas in the Robotics Marketplace in South Hall, booth 25843. Harmonic Drive products are relied upon every day throughout the robotics community. Come see a live demo of the RoboMantis mobile robot from Motiv Robotics. Attendes will also get an up-close look at the Phoenix exoskeleton…
Roborace, First Driverless Electric Racing Competition, Coming to UK
Roborace — the world’s first driverless electric racing competition — will take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham (UK) January 11 to 14, 2018 at the Autosport Stage at Autosport Intl. 2018. Visitors will see Roborace’s autonomous Robocar from Friday through to Sunday. Roborace is a platform for the development of autonomous technology…
Motor maker Nidec will show lineup at CES 2018
Cars, drones, robots, and much more will be on display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — a show that’s come to be known as the place to see the latest technological machines, parts, and gadgets. Cutting-edge drones and the latest robots are joined by autonomous-driving technologies … all which rely on electric motors.…
Automated linear-transfer tool trays: LazerArc commentary
Until recently, getting high precision and repeatability from production lines was difficult. But now new systems for automation are eliminating barriers associated with manual handling and assembly of high-quality product. Here we review one such option — the offering known as linear tool tray-transfer systems. By Benedict Talan, President | LazerArc Linear tool tray-transfer systems…
OptoForce applications for KUKA Industrial Robots
Robotics and multi-axis force and torque sensor maker OptoForce now offers three new applications for KUKA industrial robots. The new applications are hand guiding, presence detection, and center pointing — all useful to end users and systems integrators. (Videos at the manufacturer’s website demonstrate how the applications work.) More after the jump. Hand Guiding: With OptoForce’s Hand Guiding…
Epson Robots all-in-one SCARA to compete against Cartesians
Today at PACK EXPO, Epson Robots (which bills itself as the top SCARA robot manufacturer in the world) announced an expansion of its industrial SCARA robot line with new T-Series all-in-one robots with built-in controllers. The design (with a price starting at around $7,500, according to early sources) reduces space requirements and simplifies setup. The…
Robots could soon use new form of actuator: Genesis Robotics CEO explains
In a recent interview, Lisa Eitel of The Robot Report chatted with Mike Hilton, CEO of startup Genesis Robotics. This spinoff of Genesis Advanced Technology focuses on R&D in robotics, oil and gas, medical, human performance, and clean-energy industries. The company recently announced an actuator that’s particularly suitable for powering the joints in SCARA robot…
ARC Specialties and Universal Robots launching collaborative-robot MIG welder
Small job shops struggling with the budget, programming and space requirements of traditional welding robots now have an alternative setup … … the new SnapWeld Collaborative Robot Welding package developed by ARC Specialties Inc. and Universal Robots is a cobot-assisted, interactive welding system that can be deployed easily and flexibly in existing, manual welding booths,…
Cobots from Universal Robots for scalable packaging setups showing at PACK EXPO 2017
Pioneer of collaborative robots showcases new cobot-assisted, mobile, and modular tabletop system featuring vision-guided multiple part feeding and kitting with conveyor tracking and case loading-unloading. While most robotic cells and automated machinery in the market are stationary setups designed to complete one task for their usable life, Universal Robots Certified System Integrator, Allied Technology, has…
SCHUNK ROTA-S Flex chuck maximizes potential of milling and turning machines
The ROTA-S flex chuck is a flexible manual chuck for machining myriad workpieces on milling and turning machines. The ROTA-S flex has all the same beneficial features as the ROTA-S plus in addition to extended guideways — transforming it into a large, versatile, lightweight chuck. More specifically, the weight of the ROTA-S flex is approximately…
Yaskawa MLX300 software for programming robots with PLC language
The MLX300 software option is the newest generation of integration for Yaskawa robots and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). The MLX300 lets operators control and program Yaskawa robots in a standard PLC programming environment, eliminating the need to learn a specific robot-programming language. All program execution is performed by the PLC; the motion control is handled…
OptoForce: New models and enhancements to main robot sensors
Robotics technology provider of multi-axis force and torque sensors OptoForce has renamed its HEX-70-XE-200N and HEX-70-XH-200N end-of-arm robot sensors. Both also include several new enhancements — though the sensors’ prices will remain the same. The HEX-70-XE-is now the HEX-E. The HEX-70-XH-200N is now the HEX-H. Both models are part of OptoForce’s 6 axis F/T sensor family, which…
Square pole technology boosts productivity in flat grinding
SCHUNK MAGNOS parallel pole, square pole, and radial pole plates ensure reliable workpiece clamping, quick workpiece changes, and particularly efficient processes in grinding applications. 200% increased productivity Among other things, SCHUNK MAGNOS square pole grinding plates boost productivity by up to 200%, compared to conventional setups using parallel pole technology. Movable pole extensions make such […]
Epson Robots to demonstrate efficient robotics for automation at ATX East
Epson Robots will be showing precision robotics to deliver efficiency and productivity for a wide variety of applications in factory automation at the Automation Technology show, ATX East. The showcase will feature the new and revolutionary Flexion N2 6-Axis robot as well as an assembly demo of an Epson Point of Sale printer built with […]
Jorge Cosio joins Yaskawa Mexico as General Manager
Yaskawa Motoman is pleased to announce that Jorge Cosio has joined the company as General Manager of Yaskawa Mexico. In this position, Cosio will be responsible for the company’s strategic direction and sales growth in Mexico. Plus, he will be responsible for the operation of Yaskawa’s three facilities located in Mexico (Aguascalientes, Apodaca and Queretaro). […]
Yaskawa Motoman MPX3500 robot creates consistent finish in coating applications
The fast six-axis MPX3500 robot offers superior performance and efficiently creates a smooth, consistent finish in painting and coating applications. It offers a flexible, compact design and is suitable for painting parts of nearly any size and shape, including recessed, curved or contoured surfaces. The MPX3500 has a 15 kg wrist payload capacity and a 25 […]
New high-speed cameras feature Camera Link vision interface and industry-leading SONY and ON-Semi image sensors
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in image sensing technology, has expanded its high value Genie Nano camera series with new Camera Link models built around the industry’s best performing CMOS image sensors from SONY and ON-Semi. The first monochrome and color Camera Link models will feature ON-Semi’s 16 and 25M Python image […]
Paul Forster to lead Martek Marine UAV Operations
Martek Marine (Martek) has made the official appointment of aviation expert Paul Forster as Head of UAV Operations. Paul brings over 30 years’ aviation experience to Martek, in both high-profile operational and leadership roles. The drone industry is booming and Martek are the driving force behind the most disruptive and talked about Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) […]
MEMSIC sells economical and compactVG380 vertical gyro modules
MEMSIC Inc. combining proprietary MEMS technology with advanced mixed-signal processing and systems solutions now sells VG380 inertial modules. These new vertical gyros provide highly accurate pitch and roll (with respect to gravity), in both static and dynamic conditions, at a very attractive size and price points. The static and dynamic accuracy is specified at […]
SCHUNK expands micro-machining products with TRIBOS polygonal clamping
TRIBOS polygonal clamping technology has been setting standards in high-precision micro machining for many years. Numerous companies in medical and dental technology, watchmaking, and jewelry, as well as mold making and optical engineering have put their confidence in SCHUNK’s patented toolholding system. Due to the high demand, SCHUNK has now further expanded the line of […]
Dr. Mike Fralix to work with SoftWear Automation as a Technology Evangelist to accelerate the deployment of Sewbots
SoftWear Automation, Inc., an Atlanta-based machine-vision robotics firm, today announced that Dr. Mike Fralix will be working with the company as a Technology Evangelist. Leveraging Dr. Fralix’s industry experience demonstrates SoftWear Automation’s continuing focus on creating and expanding autonomous Sewbot worklines for the sewn products industry. Fralix, who holds a Doctorate in Technology Management, is the […]
ISA and Automation Federation take part in 2017 FIRST Championship
As alliance partners of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the International Society of Automation (ISA) and its umbrella organization Automation Federation took part in late April’s FIRSTChampionship, an annual international celebration of young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. The 2017 FIRST Championship was conducted in two cities: Houston (April […]