The efficiency and reliability of an industrial robot largely depend on its end-of-arm tooling. However, engineers often forget that the interface between the end-effector and the robot arm also plays a critical role.

ANN ARBOR, MI—Steve Forbes, chairman of Forbes Media and a former presidential candidate, will discuss the future of the U.S. economy and business growth during a keynote presentation Jan. 22 at the Automate 2013 show and conference in Chicago.

BOSTON—Rethink Robotics has developed a vision-guided, dual-arm robot that can safely work side-by-side with people on assembly lines.

SAN JOSE, CA—Automation is enabling Altierre, a manufacturer of electronic signs, to compete with low-cost overseas competition. And, says the company’s CEO, manufacturers of other products can follow his example.

HERNDON, VA—Northrop Grumman Corp. has contracted with KUKA Systems to design an automated assembly line to make training jets for the U.S. Air Force.

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

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Detailed planning of robotic workcells can go a long way towards controlling equipment and labor costs.

A robotic assembly and test system helps a tier II supplier produce error-free control arms.

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