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Traditional glassblowing company Hofmann Glastechnik is utilising two collaborative robots to automate a part of the production process.
The Universal Robots machines are tasked with picking and placing highly sensitive glass tubes into a forming machine.
This relieves the family-owned company’s human employees from what is one of the most repetitive and monotonous tasks in the facility. [Read more…] about Glassblower Hofmann employs Universal Robots machine to manage delicate glass process
Logistics giant DHL called on the Effibot autonomous vehicle to help with the logistics demands of delivering all 40 fully-electric racing cars which took part in the recent Formula E Championship decider in Montreal, Canada.
Along with the cars, DHL also delivered lithium-ion batteries, charging stations, garage equipment and track infrastructure for the 10 teams that will compete for the title.
With the season finale, DHL also concludes its third season of delivering logistics solutions for the only fully single seater electric car racing series around the globe. [Read more…] about DHL uses Effibot logistics robot to deliver Formula E racing cars
Norautron, an electronics manufacturer based in Norway, has invested in the ABB YuMi collaborative robot to help the company meet additional demands relating to a manufacturing agreement with Abax, a supplier of electronics for cars and other road vehicles.
Norautron fully automatic robotic work cell is said to be able to manufacture, assemble, mark and pack four unique products.
With this new cell, hardware can be assembled in Norway at a competitive cost level, says the company. [Read more…] about Norautron recruits ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot to help with Abax electronics manufacturing
Industrial automation company HMK has launched what it claims is the world’s first collaborative robot with integrated vision.
UK-based HMK’s vision system is built into a robotic arm built by Techman Robot, a Taiwanese company.
HMK says its TM5 Cobot system “sets a new benchmark” in collaborative robotics because it merges systems that usually function separately in conventional robots. [Read more…] about HMK claims new collaborative robot is world’s first to have integrated vision
Arrow Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with Bosch Sensortec to supply Bosch Sensortec products.
Bosch is a leading supplier of microelectromechanical systems sensors worldwide.
It has built on an initial base in automotive applications to expand its offering to consumer electronics markets and now provides a diverse portfolio of MEMS devices for the internet of things. [Read more…] about Arrow Electronics to supply Bosch sensors for industrial internet applications
GE Digital has launched the latest version of its manufacturing execution system software, Production Manager.
The company says the new version of Production Manager addresses important issues where existing plant floor IT systems are inconsistent across plants and, therefore, managers can’t re-use configurations, leverage expertise, or lower overall MES costs.
The software completely digitizes paper-based processes so companies can increase production output per person, reduce reporting and administration, decrease defects and material required, and ensure up-to-date routes and work instructions. [Read more…] about GE Digital launches new version of manufacturing execution system
ST Robotics has launched its “Workspace Sentry” collaborative robotics safety system.
The company says the cobot is specifically designed to meet the International Organization for Standardization Technical Specification 15066 on collaborative operation.
ST Robotics describes the new ISO/TS 15066 as a “game changer for the robotics industry”, as it provides guidelines for the design and implementation of a collaborative workspace that reduces risks to people. [Read more…] about ST Robotics launches ‘Workspace Sentry’ collaborative robot
On Robot, a Danish manufacturer of electric grippers for collaborative robots, has launched a “flexible and energy-efficient” gripper for cobots tasked with handling objects of various sizes.
On Robot says the new gripper is easy to install on the arm of a cobot and simple to program.
The RG6 gripper is a bigger and stronger version of the company’s popular RG2, with higher payload than other two-finger collaborative grippers available on the market today. [Read more…] about On Robot launches customizable grippers for collaborative robots tasked with multi-size objects
The global market for advanced driver assistance systems is set to treble over the next decade, according to figures seen by Robotics and Automation News.
Although the numbers are from two different reports, they provide a broad overview of a market which is set for exponential growth.
The overwhelming majority of vehicles on the road today do not have ADAS, while new cars are mostly produced with some elements of ADAS included.
This means that the scope for growth is huge. Moreover, the technology essentially transforms entirely mechanical machines into intelligent machines, or robots on wheels.
Robotics and Automation News has produced a briefing on ADAS which is available now, free to subscribers. It reports some of the latest news, and many of the most important companies in the sector.
Wabco is looking to expand its advanced driver assistance systems by acquiring Sheppard, a supplier of commercial vehicle technologies, including vehicle steering capabilities.
The purchase price is $145 million. Sheppard had sales of $130 million in 2016.
A tier-one supplier in North America, Sheppard offers a suite of power-steering gears for heavy-duty commercial and specialty vehicles. [Read more…] about Wabco to buy Sheppard as it looks to expand advanced driver assistance offering
