ABB opened its refitted U.S. robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the U.S., for the U.S. and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the U.S. market, which is predicted to follow…
Read More >>Mujin, a leader in robotics and automation technology, will showcase its unique robotic solutions for streamlining case flows for warehouses at MODEX 2024. The live demonstrations in booth B6023 include Mujin’s popular truck/container unloader TruckBot, which will feed into two robotic palletizing cells that sort and palletize the inbound freight. Mujin will also demonstrate its…
Read More >>Third Wave Automation, provider of autonomous forklifts powered by Shared Autonomy, announced that it will provide a live demonstration of its autonomous TWA Reach forklifts and introduce the TWA Extended Reach forklift at Modex 2024, March 11-14 in Atlanta. With its Shared Autonomy platform, Armada fleet management system and multi-mode forklifts deployed commercially, Third Wave…
Read More >>New technology is improving ease of use, scalability and flexibility. By: Jane Marsh, Contributor Robotics can help businesses design flexible, user-friendly automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) that maximize efficiency and return on investment (ROI). In fact, robotic ASRS are showing strong market growth, and offer several key benefits. What’s driving this growth? Adoption of…
Read More >>When installing a collaborative cell, safety risks in any possible scenario must be evaluated, including power outages and all types of human interaction. By: Kristian Hulgard, Contributor Collaborative automation — a term that encompasses collaborative robot (‘cobot’) and lightweight industrial robot arms and peripherals such as grippers — is unique in the world of industrial…
Read More >>Marc Segura, President ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation. 1 – AI will drive new levels of autonomy in robotic applications Accelerating progress in AI is redefining what is possible with industrial robotics. AI is enhancing…
Read More >>New additions of quality wiring solution products from Murrplastik provide fast and efficient ways to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and to install cable conduits for cobots and small robotic machinery. Murrplastik ZL-AB series discharge plates (for use with ZL series strain relief plates) and Murrplastik DIN-rail-mounted EMC cable clips provide easily accessible grounding points for cable shields,…
Read More >>AutomationDirect has added WAGO Eco2 series power supplies that offer performance and value, featuring high efficiency and a compact, space-saving design, making them ideal for space-limited applications. These economical power supplies provide reliable performance and long service life for a variety of applications such as industrial automation, building management systems, machine control, and robotics. Eco2…
Read More >>Olis Robotics, a leader in the remote error recovery for industrial robots, announces a new partnership with Kawasaki Robotics Inc., a leading supplier of industrial robots and automation systems, to offer its customers the ability to restart production faster, reduce troubleshooting and downtime costs by up to 90 percent, and gain access to expert support quickly.…
Read More >>Kardex, a world leading manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), is presenting Kardex FulfillX – an innovative warehouse execution system designed specifically for AutoStore empowered by Kardex systems – at MODEX 2024. Kardex FulfillX takes the unexpected surprises out of go-live and allows new AutoStore systems to ramp-up faster and meet or exceed…
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