Robotics

Give the robot the dirty, dull or dangerous job

The pros and cons of robots on the processing and packaging lines created a lot of discussion at the Top to Top Summit, where CPGs and OEMs come together to solve pressing manufacturing problems.

March 15, 2019

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Robotics

Robotic Innovations Ignite OEM Opportunities

With robot investments by packaging and processing end users on the rise, OEMs are finding creative ways to address new demands. Here are the robotic trends that will influence the next wave of equipment orders.

March 14, 2019

Robotics

Engineering a digital transformation

L&T Technology Services rolls out “Factory D.0,” a set of technology and engineering services designed to help manufacturers identify areas within the organization that will benefit the most from digitalization.

March 1, 2019

Robotics

Rapid growth ahead for industrial robots in food and beverage processing

Application include meat processing, fruit and vegetable handling, and pick and place for processed foods.

February 19, 2019

Robotics

Exclusive: Experts weigh in on the impact of data

In an exclusive roundtable discussion with Automation World, Georgia Tech engineering, science and research experts shared their insights on the trajectories and effects of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how the intersection of data and technology is changing the industry.

January 8, 2019

Robotics

2 automation trends for 2019

Life-like gripper robotic technology and artificial intelligence/machine modeling solutions are becoming a reality in food processing applications.

December 19, 2018

Robotics

Robotics in Industry 4.0 – five major challenges for the packaging industry

Industry 4.0 has the potential to alter radically all stages of the packaging industry with new efficiencies and unprecedented accuracy in data exchanges, creating a leaner, more responsive, more engaged supply chain.

December 10, 2018

Robotics

Robots become more collaborative, intuitive and capable

Robotic technologies are finding a place across the industrial spectrum, driven in large part by a lack of humans available to get the job done. A variety of robotic improvements also help.

November 28, 2018

Robotics

Vacuum grip end effector ready for cobots in fulfillment centers

Piab's new piCOBOT gripper is small, powerful, and ready to collaborate with human and cobot workers. Recently, it has been certified by Universal Robots.

November 16, 2018

Robotics

Medical tray sealer integrates with cobot

SencorpWhite’s CeraTek line of medical device tray sealers integrate with a collaborative robots, in this case one from Universal Robots.

October 23, 2018

Robotics

Extending Robot Programmability

Stäubli enables Rockwell Automation PLCs to control its robots.

October 19, 2018

Robotics

An ‘easy button’ for robot programming

Yaskawa Motoman’s Smart Pendant eliminates conventional coordinate (X,Y,Z) frames, using human coordinate references for robot programming.

October 17, 2018

Robotics

FANUC Rolls Out a New Cobot

The CR15iA collaborative robot has a 15 kg payload and includes a teach pendant with hand guidance for easy programming.

October 16, 2018