Robotics

ABB’s 6-axis IRB 1300 industrial robot includes new protection elements that enable it to be used in tough industrial applications and contamination-free production processes, opening new opportunities for increased productivity, improved product quality and reduced cycle times in a variety of industries including electronics assembly, automotive and metals fabrication, amongst others. 

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the world, causing unprecedented disruption to economies and healthcare all around the globe. Many businesses have been impacted, some terminally, and the manufacturing sector is no exception, experiencing challenges to supply chains and employee availability. Ali Husain, Sr. Manager, Corporate Strategy & Marketing, ON Semiconductor, explains.

With four times as many as colour receptors as humans, the Mantis shrimp has the most impressive eyes in nature. Manufacturers have long relied on human vision for complex picking and assembly processes, but 3D vision systems are beginning to replicate the capability of human vision in robotics. Here, Nigel Smith, Managing Director of Shibaura Machine, formerly Toshiba Machine, partner, TM Robotics, has given three rules to live by when choo...

Harris RCS has taken delivery of its first two industrial robots to reap the benefits of smart factory innovation. The Automata Eva machines will drive the manufacturer’s digital transformation, automating more mundane tasks which will allow staff to develop new skillsets to support the company’s future growth. 

Mitsubishi Electric has supported Mailroom Machines in the redesign of a Norpak mail wrapping machine to improve the environmental footprint of its activities. The new, versatile setup leverages the innovative FR-A800-R2R inverter with dedicated winding functions, to accommodate the use of sustainable packaging materials while eliminating waste.

Innovative, ground-breaking technology was on show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed when paralysed racecar driver Sam Schmidt drove up the event’s iconic 1.86km hillclimb course with the Arrow Electronics Semi-autonomous mobility (SAM) Car as part of the ‘FOS Highlights and FIA Batch’.

Milrem Robotics and InnoVfoam, the specialist in foam extinguishing technology presented the Multiscope Rescue Hydra unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) at the Sofins exhibition held in France from June 29th until July 1st.

SmartRay has partnered with robotics specialist KUKA to deliver a solution for electric vehicle battery box inspection that has led to reduced customer quality claims.

Milrem Robotics has announced that it will demonstrate the THeMIS Combat Support unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with partners Glenair and FN Herstal at the Sofins exhibition held in France from June 29th until July 1st.

A project led by Electrocomponents which uses robotics for non-destructive testing (NDT) petrochemical storage tanks has entered its validation stage.