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Andretti Autosport is partnering with Stratasys to apply 3D printing systems into its development of new components for its racing cars.
The multi-year collaboration agreement between Andretti and Stratasys builds on decades of experience in additive manufacturing technology.
Stratasys says its 3D printing machines enable leaders across professional racing to gain a competitive edge. [Read more…] about Andretti Autosport applies Stratasys 3D printing to components development
Logistics automation company Ground Inc concluded a sales partnership agreement with Soft Robotics to provide the first of its “SuperPick” solution in Japan.
Soft Robotics is a startup company originating in the United States, founded mainly in 2013 by researchers at Harvard University.
The company’s “SuperPick” is to apply atypical individuals with high precision and speed like a human hand by applying technologies such as proprietary latest vision technology, algorithms, patented materials, and so on. [Read more…] about Ground and Soft Robotics partner on material handling solution
In this article, SICK, a supplier of industrial sensors and sensor systems, provides detailed insight into the subject of safety while working with collaborative robots.
The Safe Robotics Area Protection safety system from SICK provides process-based protection for collaborative robot applications.
It consists of a Flexi Soft safety controller and a safety laser scanner – either the space-saving S300 Mini Remote for shorter scanning ranges or the microScan3 Core for larger monitoring fields.
Safe Robotics Area Protection satisfies the criteria of Performance Level PL d in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1. [Read more…] about Technical insight: Safe robotics – collaboration without incident
Parts Town, a restaurant and foodservice equipment parts distributor which claims to have “the most in-stock original equipment manufacturer parts on the planet”, says it has added a total of 24 brands to its roster of master distribution programs this year alone along with 35 percent organic growth for 2018.
Parts Town, which recently installed a highly automated storage and retrieval system in its facility (main picture), supplied by warehouse automation company AutoStore, says “innovation and company culture are at the core” of its year-over-year performance.
The company says its year-end milestones include:
[Read more…] about Parts Town expands to include more than 120 distribution partners
The Bühler Group, a supplier of food production equipment, says it has “continued its positive development in 2018”, with all businesses achieving organic growth.
The company presented its annual report this week.
Haas was successfully integrated into the Bühler Group in 2018 and contributed to Bühler’s success. [Read more…] about Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
Vecna Robotics co-founder Daniel Theobald will make a key presentation on the subject of collective industrial workflows at the Automate Show in Chicago, Illinois on April 11 at 11 am.
This presentation will feature the importance of combining the individual strengths of humans and robots in sustainable workflows.
It will also introduce the concepts that drive the world’s first artificial intelligence-based orchestration engine to manage operational resources and monitor equipment. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics co-founder Daniel Theobald to make keynote presentation at Automate Show
Robotics and warehouse automation company, GreyOrange, says its Butler system warehouse robot has been installed in the supply chain of Zalando, a leading online fashion and lifestyle products e-commerce retailer in Europe.
The new 30,000 square metre fulfillment center, about the size of three football fields, is located in Brunna, near Stockholm, Sweden. It is equipped with the most advanced automation technology in Zalando’s portfolio.
The GreyOrange goods-to-person Butler system is being installed to manage Zalando’s growing volume of orders as well as to complement and support manual work for employees. [Read more…] about Zalando to use GreyOrange warehouse robots in its newest fulfillment center
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU have developed an innovative technology enabling people and large industrial robots to work together in an intuitive way that feels a lot like human teamwork.
Currently, heavy-duty robots operate alongside their human coworkers without safety fencing, but direct interaction is a no-go. Safety precautions dictate that the robot freezes as soon as a human sets foot in a sizeable surrounding safety zone.
Using the benefit of this technology, robots can recognise gestures, faces and postures to make this collaboration that much safer and more efficient.
[Read more…] about New algorithms for heavy industrial robot-human collaboration
Hannover Messe is probably the world’s largest industrial technology trade show. It’s an annual event which last year attracted almost a quarter of a million visitors from around a hundred countries.
For its 6,000 or so exhibitors – which include all the leading industrial robotics and automation companies – Hannover Messe provides a platform to reach markets in virtually every country in the world.
Additionally, every year, the organisers of the event choose a “partner country”, which is given a higher profile in publicity activities and more support to access Germany’s huge industrial base. [Read more…] about Sweden looking to make the most of its partner status at Hannover Messe
Comau has a new robotics and automation products partnership with distributor AZ Mecatronica in Portugal, which focuses its business on the development of automation and mechatronics solutions for all industries.
With a team with more than 15 years of experience, AZ Mecatronica services cover mechanics, software, electronic and automation solutions.
The company has now expanded its robotics offering with the Comau robot family, including robots with payloads ranging from 3 to 650 kg, laser sources, autonomous mobile vehicles and welding guns.
[Read more…] about Comau Robotics partners with AZ Mecatronica in Portugal
