Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has announced that it will expand its leading product portfolio with a new 30 kg payload cobot. UR30 is the second in Universal Robot’s new series of innovative, next generation cobots and is built on the same architecture as the award-winning UR20. Despite its compact size,…
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ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its six-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCoreTM controller in addition to its collaborative robots. This makes ABB the first robot manufacturer to offer an easy-to-use, no-code programming tool for cobots and six-axis industrial robots, lowering barriers to automation for…
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R.A Jones Introduces User-Oriented Human Machine Interface, Helping Customers Address Labor Concerns
Coesia OptiMate provides operators with a modern and intuitive HMI system that streamlines operations and improves machine experience Today, companies across all packaging sectors are experiencing increased challenges within the workforce, such as labor shortages and turnover. To address these concerns, R.A Jones is launching Coesia OptiMate, its new human machine interface (HMI), across a…
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Fisher FIELDVUE DPC2K digital process controllers reliably upgrade performance, safety and compliance by making more data available to operators Emerson has announced the release of its new Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DPC2K digital process controller (DPC2K). The DPC2K can be used to upgrade Fisher Wizard pneumatic controllers and pneumatic controllers from other manufacturers. The result is greatly improved closed-loop…
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The integration of CoreTigo’s advanced IO-Link Wireless technology into Schmalz’s products showcases the company’s commitment to continuous innovation and dedication to customer satisfaction. By eliminating the need for communication cables along robotic arms to the pump, this collaboration brings various benefits, such as ease of use, reduced complexity, improved flexibility, and minimized dress packs, to…
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Pilz, an innovative leader in machine safe automation technology is adding a new sensor to its portfolio of safety locking devices with the addition of PSENslock 2. Built on the tried and tested product PSENslock, slock 2 offers increased robustness and an optimized hygienic design, as well as new versions with stainless steel components. The…
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How the Industry Can Keep Up With the Pace of Packaging Innovation By Nash Lawson, global product line director at Industrial Physics The global packaging industry is currently experiencing a significant level of transformation, and the integration of technologies, such as automation, can support the industry in meeting key quality and safety objectives. To capture…
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DeltaV Edge Environment provides a sandbox to deploy and run applications with easy, secure, contextualized data access Global technology and software leader Emerson has launched the DeltaV™ Edge Environment, a first-of-its-kind integrated software solution that expands the capabilities of the evolving DeltaV automation platform to provide an operational technology (OT) sandbox for data manipulation, analysis, organization…
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Human machine interface ensures goods make their way through the factory floor. By Mikko Urho, CEO, Visual Components Packaging equipment comes in many shapes and sizes. Cartons, bottles, boxes and sacks are just some of the containers used to house goods and send them down the supply chain and into the hands of consumers. Alongside…
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Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Manufacturing Environments By Barry Turner, Technical Business Development Manager, Red Lion Controls (www.redlion.net) The worlds of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) in manufacturing plants have traditionally functioned independently of each other. The goal of OT was to keep the plant running smoothly, while IT managed all…
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Kinetic Technologies, a leading innovator of positioners, fixtures, and tooling for industrial automation cells, is proud to announce the launch of their newest positioning system for cobot welding, the HT headstock-tailstock positioner family, a transformational addition to their product portfolio. The positioners will disrupt the world of cobot welding and offer performance, quality, and efficiency…
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New Vulnerabilities Require New Solutions By Maria Ferrante, vice president of education and workforce development for PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies The concept of cybersecurity is not a new one. Every connected device at an operation—from phones to computers to wearable smart devices—can potentially be exploited in a cyberattack. Manufacturers must be…
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Robotic Automation for Greater Packaging Productivity By Chris Caldwell, Product Manager at Yaskawa America Inc. – Motoman Robotics Division The quest to optimize equipment efficiency, ensure consistent quality and lower operational costs while empowering a stronger workforce continues to permeate the industrial landscape. While challenges persist, the transformative potential high-performance robotic automation is bringing to…
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Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces their new vibratory conveying systems designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines. Each series of integrated conveyors meters, separates, singulates and/or aligns product, depending on the application, to provide the optimal product separation, speed and orientation for ideal presentation to the robotic…
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The Oriental Motor EH Series is an electric gripper, based on a rack-and-pinion mechanism equipped with an AZ Series motor. Its delicate grip, like that of a human hand, assists in automation and labor-saving. Visit www.orientalmotor.com for more info.
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ABB Robotics has released its new modular OptiFact™ software platform, which streamlines data collection, visualization, and analysis in automated production facilities. The platform enables users to collect, manage, and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices, including ABB robots, to determine key performance indicators including cycle time and overall equipment efficiency (OEE). By speeding up diagnostics…
Read More >>Manufacturers are adopting more automation, and robotic technologies to help solve challenges and improve their operations. As part of this, cobots are growing in popularity, however, utilization is not always at its best. Flextur’s Cobot Welding System integrates with welding cobots to create a highly productive welding cell while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and safety. Manufacturers…
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The collaboration combines FANUC’s deep expertise building and deploying robotics systems with OSARO’s advanced vision software, which gives FANUC robots the ability to automatically learn how to successfully pick and place new objects OSARO®, a global leader in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, is partnering with FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs,…
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FORT Robotics, a pioneer in robotic control solutions, announces that its Endpoint Controller — which brings safe, secure, dynamic wireless control to mobile, automated, or autonomous machines — has received SIL 3 (safety integrity level 3) functional safety certification, as defined by IEC 61508, from exida. The controller, which is part of the FORT Robotics…
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Innovations in Predictive Maintenance and Artificial Intelligence By Tom Egan, vice president of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies The packaging industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, constantly evolving to meet the demands of consumers and optimize operational efficiency. In recent years, the convergence of predictive maintenance…
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