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Bison Gear ‘transforms’ blanking operation with robotic automation

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Bison Gear & Engineering says its implementation of robotic automation has “transformed the company’s gear blanking operation”.

Bison Gear, a specialist in power transmission industry and a high-mix, low-volume manufacturer, highlights production gains with robotic automation.

Bison incrementally introduces automation solutions and targets specific steps in the production process where automation can have the greatest impact. [Read more…] about Bison Gear ‘transforms’ blanking operation with robotic automation

Why You Should Use CNC Machining for Robotic Assembly

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The demand for robotic automation across all industries continues to rise as the cost of robot technology falls; but one cost-effective measure that many companies overlook is CNC Machining.

CNC machining has been used in the past primarily within manufacturing and engineering environments, such as aerospace components, medical parts and automotive parts production.

There are new applications within robotics assembling which can be greatly improved with this technology due to its ability to quickly create complex shapes along with consistent repeatability and accuracy. [Read more…] about Why You Should Use CNC Machining for Robotic Assembly

5 Ways Robotics Can Improve Manufacturing Output

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The introduction of robotics in the manufacturing sector has been advancing quickly over the past few decades, with a resulting increase in production outputs and reducing associated costs.

Automation is proving to be a powerful tool for manufacturers at all levels; it eliminates labor costs and provides large increases in scalability of product output. Companies now have access to new technologies that allow greater levels of customization while also increasing overall efficiency levels. [Read more…] about 5 Ways Robotics Can Improve Manufacturing Output

The Importance of Steel Quality Control in Robotics Production: Ensuring Safety and Reliability

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As the demand for robotics continues to grow in various sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries, the need for high-quality materials in their production has become more critical than ever.

Ensuring the safety and reliability of these machines is a top priority, and one of the key factors contributing to this is the quality of steel used in their construction.

This blog post will explore the importance of steel quality control in robotics production, highlighting six reasons why it’s essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of these advanced technologies. [Read more…] about The Importance of Steel Quality Control in Robotics Production: Ensuring Safety and Reliability

automatica opens door to climate-neutral, highly economical production through AI and digitization

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Digitization and AI have become a matter of intense public discourse. However, this leads to more questions than answers.

This is where automatica, held from June 27 to 30, 2023, comes in with its digital solutions and components from the fields of robotics, machine vision, and assembly technology.

It’s a place where visitors gain first-hand knowledge of how these technologies can increase the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of industrial production. [Read more…] about automatica opens door to climate-neutral, highly economical production through AI and digitization

Thomson moves Swedish manufacturing operations to larger facility to ‘make room for continued business growth’

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Thomson Industries, a provider of linear motion control solutions, is moving its Kristianstad, Sweden, operations into a larger space to meet what it says is “growing demand” for its motion control technology.

The Kristianstad plant has been a steadily growing supplier of Thomson electric linear actuators and linear motion systems to European customers and is on track for further growth. The new facility is larger, more advanced and will effectively support future business growth.

Peter Swahn, site manager, Thomson Industries, says: “Strict adherence to safety, quality, delivery, inventory management and productivity excellence has fuelled our success, so much so that we have outgrown our facilities. [Read more…] about Thomson moves Swedish manufacturing operations to larger facility to ‘make room for continued business growth’

ABB ‘transforms’ mobile robot performance with launch of Visual SLAM technology

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ABB Robotics says it has “transformed” its autonomous mobile robots with the addition of Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology, enabling its AMRs to make intelligent navigation decisions based on their surroundings.

Using AI-enabled 3D vision to perform location and mapping functions, ABB’s Visual SLAM AMRs make production faster, more flexible, efficient and resilient while taking on dull, dirty and dangerous tasks so people can focus on more rewarding work.

Visual SLAM combines AI and 3D vision technologies to guarantee a superior performance in comparison to other guidance techniques for AMRs. [Read more…] about ABB ‘transforms’ mobile robot performance with launch of Visual SLAM technology

Made to Order: AI Data Processing Via Edge Computing Brings Robotics to the Fast-food Kitchen

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Back-of-house operations advance with machine learning, computer vision, and real-time data analytics 

The pandemic was especially difficult on the restaurant industry’s bottom line, and the sector is still in the early stages of recovery. As the world begins to turn the page on Covid, a new normal has emerged, with many kitchen staff having moved on to jobs outside food service.

New, modern technology, driven by automated systems, is ready to pick up the slack with incredible speed and productivity. Automated robotic arms powered by smart AI algorithms are revolutionizing modern restaurant operations in ways that would not have been possible just a few years ago.

Specialized software algorithms that enable the automation of repetitive kitchen tasks are proving more valuable for efficiency and productivity. [Read more…] about Made to Order: AI Data Processing Via Edge Computing Brings Robotics to the Fast-food Kitchen

Dobot Robotics unveils new high-payload collaborative robot at Hannover Messe

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Dobot Robotics officially released the CR20A high payload collaborative robot based a new generation technology architecture at the Hannover Messe industrial trade fair in Germany.

The robot boasts outstanding performance, a 20 kg payload capacity, a 1700 mm super wide working radius, and ±0.1 mm repeatability, making it suitable for heavy load handling, packaging, and palletizing, as well as large-sized workpiece machining and long-seam welding in complex scenarios.

Based on Dobot’s new generation technology architecture and advanced dynamic algorithms, the CR20A’s residual vibration is reduced by 50 percent during high-speed stops.  [Read more…] about Dobot Robotics unveils new high-payload collaborative robot at Hannover Messe

CLS iMation expands its portfolio of warehouse automation solutions with Magazino

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Developing a range targeted at constant innovation of logistics processes in an Industry 4.0 framework, CLS iMation has further strengthened its portfolio of services with solutions from Magazino, a German company specialised in the development of smart robots that offer safe and autonomous operational support.

Flagship solutions include SOTO, the autonomous supply-chain robot equipped with sensors, 3D cameras and the cutting-edge ACROS.AI operating system.

This analyses its surroundings, quickly responding to the needs of the production environment and learning in the field to identify the most efficient procedures for completing tasks. [Read more…] about CLS iMation expands its portfolio of warehouse automation solutions with Magazino