Robotics
Enabling the next-generation of industrial robots
Control position, torque and speed of the synchronised axis within your robot, CNC, and servo drive control module systems in harsh industrial environments with hard real time communication and high EMC immunity.
Industrial ecosystems vie to lead Industry 4.0
A recent research study estimates global sales of robotic end of arm tools (EOAT) to surpass $2,000m in 2019, up from $1,900.3m in 2018. This growth in sales can be attributed to the ever-evolving demand of industrial ecosystems for high productivity via industrial robotics.
Business models and engineering strategies set to impact robotics
Innovations in robotics was the theme that the recent Hardware Pioneers event was exclusively devoted to. With these regular gatherings of technology’s movers and shakers now starting to be more spread out - staged in cities across Europe and North America too - the motivation for me to attend one of the London events was markedly intensified. As always, the venue was full and the atmosphere filled with energy. By: Mark Patrick, Mouse...
Duo bring robotic motion control to complex development
ModuleWorks and Energid Technologies has announced a partnership for a combined software solution that will add Energid’s adaptive kinematics and collision-avoidance capabilities to ModuleWorks’ optimised toolpath for CAD/CAM robotic systems. ModuleWorks is a software component provider for the CAD/CAM industry, and Energid is the provider of Actin, the premier commercial robotic Software Development Kit (SDK) and tasking framewo...
Platform delivering human-like skills to digital workforce launched
ABBYY, a global leader in Content IQ technologies and solutions has launched Vantage, the first enterprise platform to provide human-like cognitive skills to intelligent automation platforms such as robotic process automation (RPA) and business process automation (BPA). The new platform can be leveraged by enterprise companies in financial services and insurance, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and other verticals. Several ...
Controlling industrial robots with edge-based 5G network
It has been estimated that, by next year, 3.1 million industrial robots will be deployed in factories around the world. Connectivity, controlling and maintenance operations pose major challenges for manufacturing companies. Local, private 5G networks in combination with edge computing permit secure, near real time communication networks that can be run where production takes place.
Changing trends in the robotics industry
Machine makers in many established markets sell their machines directly or through dealer networks. At times, they create additional revenue streams by offering technical after-sales support. They often hope that the installed base of their machines together with limited incompatibility with competitors’ products provides some lock-in mechanism.
Plastic clamp concept designed energy chains on cobots
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are mainly used as assistants in simple or interactive activities and, in contrast to large and fast industrial robots, work hand in hand with humans. That is why cobot and industrial robot service engineers are already using igus' multi-axis round triflex R e-chains. In addition to conventional metal clamps for industrial robots, igus has developed new plastic mounting clamps that attach the energy chain to the r...
Supporting ongoing robotic innovation
Exciting new opportunities for greater proliferation of robotics in modern society are emerging all the time. Robots are now capable of performing a wide array of different tasks. They are revolutionising the factory floor by dramatically boosting production throughput. In the form of collaborative robots (or cobots), they can work directly alongside humans in manufacturing facilities, as well as helping with the education of our children and pro...
Ever had your portrait drawn by a robot?
TM Robotics is bringing its robot sketching demonstration to Automate 2019, held at McCormick Place, Chicago, from 8th-11th April 2019. TM Robotics will exhibit a range of Toshiba Machine’s robots, including the THL500 SCARA, which will be creating free artist impressions of visitors at booth number 6763.