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ABB Sells First U.S. Manufactured Robot
An IRB 2600 will be used by Hitachi Powdered Metals for handling in-process engine components.
Augmented Reality and Extra Layers of Touch and Feel
Pioneering cobots from Universal Robots, working in tandem with the operator, can now integrate interactive augmented reality into labor intensive tasks and improve jobs that are prone to human error.
High Density Sliding Shoe Sorter
The IntelliSort HDS sliding shoe sorter from Intelligrated uses patented soft touch divert technology for gentle product control and reduced item impact speed without compromising throughput or divert accuracy.
Advanced Robotic Applications
The unique capabilities of the innovative AURA collaborative robot, the Rebel-S SCARA robot and the Racer5 robot from Comau demonstrate the ever-changing future of automation in a variety of applications.
Robotic Material Handling, Machine Tending in Harsh Environments
The smallest foundry robot in its class, the flexible IRB 1200 Foundry Plus 2 from ABB Robotics reduces cycle times for precision die casting processes used on smart phone cases and other electrical components.
Overcoming Obstacles with 3D Vision Technologies
Quickly grabbing and orienting a random part from a bin has never been an easy task for a robot. So it often falls to humans to find and process parts – until now.
Multi-Diameter Stock Versatility for High Production of Medical Devices
The Multi Mini Rhinobar bar feeder from Lexair makes multi-diameter bar stock processing faster and easier with a feedtube cartridge that automatically centers and feeds three sizes of small-diameter bar stock to Swiss-style CNC screw machines and sliding-head lathes.
Gaining a Competitive Position
Integrating material positioners into their operations enables this manufacturer of HVAC products to deliver quick job turnarounds at lower costs.
Advanced Autonomous Mobile Robot Enters North American Market
The emerging mobile robot industry is expected to achieve total sales of 14,500 units and revenue of $20 billion over the next three years.
Vacuum Tooling for Automotive Body-In-White Assembly
Shops can use Modular Automation Tooling from Piab to quickly construct flexible and adjustable vacuum gripper/fixture tooling, robot end-effector tools or other fixturing for any type of automation equipment.
Intelligent Lifting Device
Gorbel will showcase the free-standing, plug-and-play Easy Arm 660 that has a load capacity up to 660 lb to address application needs ranging from placement of automobile engines to loading of large plates in CNC machines.
Omron Supports Illinois FIRST
The company donated $25,000 to promote hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for young people.
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