Servo control allows engineers to program jaw position, speed and gripping force.

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a way for machines to use whole-body manipulation instead of relying on grippers and other types of end-of-arm tools.

Engineers at the University of Texas at Dallas have harnessed artificial intelligence technology to teach robots how to recognize objects.

Enhancements aimed at reducing Toyota’s carbon footprint have also benefited screwdriving, ergonomics and quality.

Automation and sustainability combine to produce high-quality instruments in El Cajon, CA.

Oregon startup increases productivity by improving design, getting lean, and automating assembly.

QUEBEC CITY—Flexpipe, a manufacturer and distributor of modular steel framing structures and material handling systems, has launched Lean Maker Academy, a free online certification program designed to teach workers to assemble modular system equipment for lean manufacturing.

The advantages of robotic assembly can be negated by poor fixturing or parts that slip out of grippers.

Cobots are one of the hottest trends in factory automation.

Highly articulated motion enables more functionality and versatility.