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How Slip Rings Help Improve the Future of Robotics and Automation

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Robotics and automation are increasing in popularity. With the latest tech that supports software that’s easy to build, deploy, and manage, the second part of getting the job done is to build the actual hardware.

One of the important issues of wire winding is solved with the help of slip rings, but there’s so much more to what slip rings are capable of and how they can help modern robotics and automation.

So in this post, you’ll learn everything about slip rings you might not know by now, but also how important they are and how they fit well in the robotics and automation industry. [Read more…] about How Slip Rings Help Improve the Future of Robotics and Automation

Bachmann Engineering gains certification from Universal Robots for its robot module solution

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A robot module solution designed and built by Bachmann Engineering has received certification from Universal Robots.

The robotic module solution – called “Bachmann BlastingUnit” – enables the automation of blasting processes.

Certification by Universal Robots through its UR+ marketplace adds the BBU to the global catalog of UR+ products. [Read more…] about Bachmann Engineering gains certification from Universal Robots for its robot module solution

Clearpath Robotics launches latest version of TurtleBot

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Clearpath Robotics, a manufacturer of mobile robotic platforms for research and development, and Open Robotics, primary maintainers of the Robot Operating System (ROS) and Gazebo simulator, have launched TurtleBot 4 – the next generation of the open-source robotics platform.

TurtleBot 4 is described as a “low-cost, fully expandable mobile robotics platform with improved sensing, increased payload capacity, ROS 2 support, and auto-docking capabilities” aimed at educators, researchers, and developers.

Bryan Webb, president of Clearpath Robotics, says: “This year marks ten years since we started working with the Open Robotics’ founding team on the Turtlebot 2. [Read more…] about Clearpath Robotics launches latest version of TurtleBot

Danfoss and RISE Robotics collaborate on new innovation to ‘accelerate electrification of heavy machinery’

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Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE Robotics have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly validate and test a key innovation that has the potential to transform the heavy machinery market through electrification.

Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, and RISE Robotics, a leading zero-emission heavy machinery company, have formalized their collaborative relationship.

The two businesses have signed an agreement to work together to validate the latest electromechanical actuator technology from RISE. [Read more…] about Danfoss and RISE Robotics collaborate on new innovation to ‘accelerate electrification of heavy machinery’

International Society of Automation celebrates first-ever International Automation Professionals Day

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The International Society of Automation celebrated the first-ever International Automation Professionals Day on 28 April.

The digital event engaged automation professionals from all around the globe to recognize their efforts in the vastly growing automation industry.

ISA President Carlos Mandolesi said that automation professionals make up many diverse sectors, and having a day dedicated to those in the field can offer a learning opportunity for those unfamiliar with automation. [Read more…] about International Society of Automation celebrates first-ever International Automation Professionals Day

XCMJ shows off massive 2,000-ton crawler crane

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XCMG has been showcasing the power of its new, massive crane.

XCMG’s 2,000-ton XLC26000 crawler crane has successfully completed the hoisting and installation of a 603-ton carbon dioxide stripping tower for the construction project of the largest green fertilizer plant in Bangladesh in this month.

The XLC26000 is the largest ever tonnage crawler crane that China has exported to Bangladesh. Bangladesh has been relying on importing agricultural fertilizers. [Read more…] about XCMJ shows off massive 2,000-ton crawler crane

What Are the Benefits of Collaborative Robot Screwdriving?

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Many people think that robotic screwdriving isn’t a good idea because automated screw driving seems like a difficult, costly, and expensive thing to manage and achieve.

They think that these automated screw driving machines are huge machines that can manage only a small set of operations and are suitable only for high-volume manufacturing businesses and not for small to medium-sized businesses, however, that is not the case.

Robotics screwdriving provides a way through which any business can automate the task of screwdriving and the best thing is that collaborative robots can be used for different processes and situations, even for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing. [Read more…] about What Are the Benefits of Collaborative Robot Screwdriving?

Evolution of Test Automation with Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence has transformed many industries and test automation is no more an exception.

However, although test automation has replaced error-prone, time-consuming and fragile manual testing practice to a greater extent, still much more needs to be done.

With ERP vendors rolling out new updates on a monthly or quarterly basis, QA teams are facing tremendous pressure to keep their ERP systems up to date. [Read more…] about Evolution of Test Automation with Artificial Intelligence

The Most Typical Flaws in Used Cars

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Used cars are a viable purchase option when you have a limited budget. You can get a lot of value if you research diligently and inspect the vehicle thoroughly before buying it. Combine this with used car warranties and you won’t need to worry about excessive repair costs.

You’re prone to getting a car with failing parts without doing your research. Knowing the usual issues in used vehicles will enable you to check for potential problems so you can avoid a bad purchase. Here are the most common flaws in used cars. [Read more…] about The Most Typical Flaws in Used Cars