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Transforming laser marking operations with collaborative robotic automation

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To increase output and improve profit per part, forward thinking manufacturers are transforming their laser marking operations with advanced robotic machine tending.

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving works with Flexxbotics and Universal Robots to enable companies to achieve highest throughput and optimum marking quality.

In August, the three companies will host an event where they will provide insights into practical implementation of robotic assisted laser marking. [Read more…] about Transforming laser marking operations with collaborative robotic automation

Introducing the Field Marking Robot: The Future of Athletic Field Maintenance

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The Field Marking Robot is a new machine that is designed to help with the maintenance of athletic fields. This machine can quickly and easily mark lines on any field without needing a human operator.

The field marking robot is operated by remote control, which allows the user to select the desired line width and color. The machine then uses GPS to navigate itself around the field while leaving behind a perfectly straight line.

This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way athletic fields are maintained. In the past, field markings were often done by hand, which was both time-consuming and led to inconsistent results. With the Field Marking Robot, those days are now over. [Read more…] about Introducing the Field Marking Robot: The Future of Athletic Field Maintenance

TinyMobileRobots celebrates marking 1 millionth sports field

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Denmark-based TinyMobileRobots, a provider of fully autonomous GPS line-marking robots, has officially marked its 1 millionth sports field, culminating in “savings of approximately 1.6 million hours, $102.5 million and 1.5 million gallons of paint” for its rapidly growing customer base across three continents.

The landmark moment occurred in Dallas, Texas with FC Dallas, who manages 20 soccer fields. They have been using TinyMobileRobots’ solution for four years.

TinyMobileRobots can autonomously mark lines for virtually every type of sports field, including soccer, American football, baseball, lacrosse, softball and more. [Read more…] about TinyMobileRobots celebrates marking 1 millionth sports field

STIHL acquires stake in line-marking robot maker TinyMobileRobots

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German industrial group STIHL, a manufacturer of chainsaw power tools, forestry machinery and robotic lawn mowers, has made a significant investment in the Danish robotics company, TinyMobileRobots.

STIHL says its robotic lawn mowers “share a strong technical kinship” with the advanced and fully autonomous line-marking robots produced by TinyMobileRobots, which are intended for use in sports fields, road construction, agriculture and other sectors.

STIHL Group has been closely following TinyMobileRobots’ rapid international growth in recent years, as the company has doubled in size each year. [Read more…] about STIHL acquires stake in line-marking robot maker TinyMobileRobots

How Laser Markers Are the Next Best Thing for Your Products

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Laser Markings became a hit as soon as the technology was invented. Almost all the big companies around the world are marking their products through laser.

I’ll get to the benefits of laser marking in a while, but first thing first: What is laser marking in the first place?

It is a simple procedure where your product is marked/tagged with the script/barcode, and so on, of your choice. It can be easily customized to fit your requirements. Just like all other things, it also comes in different qualities. [Read more…] about How Laser Markers Are the Next Best Thing for Your Products

Sick launches new compact image-based code reader

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Sick has launched a new compact image-based code reader, Lector621, for reliable detection of 1D, 2D, stacked codes, and plain text.

The high-performance DPM – direct part marking – decoder can read laser or dot-peened codes perfectly, even in the case of low contrast levels, contamination, or poor code quality.

This fills a gap in Sick’s existing portfolio of code readers, by providing a compact solution with increased reading distance, resolution, field of vision, and scanning frequency. [Read more…] about Sick launches new compact image-based code reader