Robotics
How to create a cost effective 270° robotic swivel arm
By watching this week’s video, you will see the benefits of using the ‘triflex swivel arm’ from motion plastics specialist igus.
A look back over this year's automation market records
According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the North American automation market set new records through the first nine months of 2017. Results found records set in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.
New breed of drones fly into the UK market
Drone technology and service provider, uVue, has taken delivery of what is believed to be the world’s first ever production hydrogen drone - the MMC Hydrone 1550. This drone will enable a new era for drone technology services to begin in the UK.
New app designed to control industrial robotic operations
With the aim of creating a more intuitive, easier and faster way to control industrial robots, Comau has released an Android application to perform 'Pick and Place' operations in a completely new way, named PickAPP.
Boosting rescue efforts during natural disasters
Directing evacuations, reducing damage and saving lives in the aftermath of major disasters like wildfires, chemical blazes or volcanic eruptions are set to be improved thanks to a new drone that provides crucial air quality data to ground-based emergency services in real time.
Concentrated robotics power at HANNOVER MESSE 2018
To just name a few, ABB, Epson, Kawasaki, Kuka, Mitsubishi, Schunk, Stäubli, Universal Robots, Franka Emika and Yaskawa are all on the exhibitor list for HANNOVER MESSE 2018, which essentially reads like a Who's Who of the robotics industry. These robotics companies, systems integrators and providers of gripper systems and more will be showcasing their Smart Factory solutions under the banner of the show's lead theme of ‘Inte...
Brushless motor designed for robotics applications
Several different versions of the high torque, brushless EC-i motors from maxon motor are now available in small diameters. They are suitable for hand-held devices and applications in robotics. With the EC-i 30, drive specialist maxon motor is introducing a new brushless DC motor (BLDC). It has a diameter of 30mm and is therefore smaller than the EC-i 40 currently available.
Robot helps manufacturers meet time-to-market pressures
Industrial robot distributor, TM Robotics has assisted in the launch of Toshiba Machine’s THE400 SCARA robot, which was unveiled at the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) 2017. The biennial show was held on 29th November to 2nd December, at the Tokyo Big Sight in Japan. Alongside the new SCARA model, Toshiba Machine demonstrated its robot programming tool, 3D vision software and models from its 6-axis range.
Two old robots help customers to face adoption challenges
Blackburn-based automation spare parts and repairs company, Northern Industrial, has taken delivery of two used robots, previously employed on production lines in Germany, to help ensure the integrity of repair work and spare components before shipping worldwide.
The solution to stop drones from crashing has arrived
At the CES 2018 show in Las Vegas, Leti, research institute of CEA Tech, will demonstrate its low power, low cost 3D anti-crash, fusion-sensor solution for drones. Leti’s 360Fusion software, in combination with miniaturised sensors, collects, analyses and transforms millions of incoming 3D distance data items into relevant, actionable information.