Articles Tagged with ''Robotics''

CHICAGO—A video showcases some of the robots that were on display at McCormick Place this week.

ODENSE, Denmark—Danish company Universal Robots has introduced a lightweight, flexible robot that can work alongside factory personnel without safety shielding.

MORRISVILLE, NC—German automation supplier SCHUNK is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its North American headquarters here.

DRACHTEN, the Netherlands—A new wave of robots—far more adept than those commonly used by automakers—are increasingly replacing manual labor in assembly operations worldwide.

DUNCAN, SC—Stäubli has developed a new robot that can quickly and accurately mill carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer and other composite materials.

ANN ARBOR, MI—Richard Litt, the founder and chairman of robotics integrator Genesis Systems Group, and Martin Buehler, Ph.D., the former director of research at iRobot Corp., are the winners of this year’s Engelberger Robotics Awards.

Changing even a few, small parts of your assembly process can make a big difference in energy efficiency and operating profit.

ESSLINGEN, Germany—Bird beaks and gecko feet were the inspiration for two new gripper models introduced by Festo.

ANN ARBOR, MI—The Robotics Industry Association will host a free webinar Aug. 9 to discuss pending changes to the ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 Robot Safety Standard.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI—Bell Helicopters has picked KUKA Systems to develop the assembly line for a new commercial helicopter.