Tag: conveyor
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Ambi Robotics launches ‘most configurable high-speed’ robotic parcel sorting system
Ambi Robotics, the industry leader in AI-powered robotic parcel sorting systems, today introduces AmbiSort B-Series, a modular parcel induction and sorting solution that redefines speed, flexibility, and scalability in the shipping logistics market. This powerful solution empowers shippers and ecommerce companies to revolutionize their sorting operations while reducing operating costs. AmbiSort B-Series automates the process…
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Machine Vision: Pick and place with FLIR thermal imaging cameras
Machine vision inspections using visual cameras can occasionally cause recognition problems if the product and background have too little color contrast. In such cases, thermal imaging cameras can be a practical solution – especially if the product has a different temperature than the transport medium. In many cases such temperature differences are caused by the…
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Soft Robotics using Nvidia simulation technology to develop its gripping system
Soft Robotics has applied Nvidia Isaac Sim’s synthetic data to food processing automation in efforts to improve safety and increase production. Developers have been striving to close the gap on robotic gripping for the past several years, pursuing applications for multibillion-dollar industries. Securely gripping and transferring fast-moving items on conveyor belts holds vast promise for…
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Exotec expands warehouse automation product range
Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, has expanded its product portfolio with three solutions: a new conveyor system, an improved picking solution, and new proprietary warehouse software. As inflation, economic headwinds, and labour shortages continue to place mounting pressure on supply chains, businesses around the world are looking for ways to address their immediate needs while…
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SICK launches new photoelectric sensor
SICK has unveiled its new Roller Sensor Bar (RSB) as an addition to its extensive portfolio of photoelectric sensors. This sensor provides the logistics and production markets a reliable solution to accommodate the ever-increasing variety of packaging shapes and sizes, and that provides a quick and easy installation experience. Traditional sensors are mounted above the…
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iFollow boosts capacity of its mobile robot range to 1500 kg
iFollow has expanded its iLogistics autonomous mobile robot range to include a unit with a 1500 kg capacity. Made at iFollow’s state of the art facilities outside Paris in France, The iL 1500 tops the range that includes units with capacities of 300 kg, 600 kg and 1000 kg. And with a unit height of…
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Columbia/Okura celebrates shipping 1,000th palletizing system
Columbia/Okura marked the milestone of shipping its 1,000th robotic palletizer. We’ve designed and commissioned many successful palletizing systems, handling a massive range of products across dozens of industries worldwide. From bag palletizing systems in abusive and harsh environments to high-speed, multi-robot, multi-picking case applications, Columbia/Okura has handled almost any type of product packaging in virtually…
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Robot-ready conveying optimizes pick-and-place
By Ken Tinnell, vice president, general manager, Shuttleworth, a division of ProMach From a machine builder’s point of view, robots can solve many processing and packaging line problems, but the chosen material handling systems supplying the line can reduce the robot’s performance. Smart Robot-Ready conveying solutions, such as Slip-Torque roller technology, DASH Dynamic Accumulation, SmartFeed,…
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Ultimation Industries introduces warehouse robots from Nord-Modules
Ultimation Industries has introduced autonomous mobile robot – also known as warehouse robots – from Nord-Modules. The company says they provide its clients with more flexible material handling solutions. They provide more flexible material handling when used in conjunction with Motor-Driven Roller (MDR) and other conveyor systems, according to Ultimation Industries. Ultimation is a woman-owned…
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Grenzebach launches new conveyor technologies
Grenzebach says its new generation of conveyor technology makes it possible to further increase the availability of float glass plants. Transporting glass gently, carefully and safely is tricky. Grenzebach says its specially developed drive train with direct drive represents a major step forward. The number of components in the drive has been minimized and access…