MiR reports manufacturers turning to greater automation post pandemic
03 May, 2021Mobile Industrial Robots has reported a 55% increase in AMR sales in Q1 2021, which the company believes has been triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nissan uses robotic forming and 3D printing to expand heritage parts range
03 May, 2021Nissan is utilising new technologies that include robotic dual-sided dieless forming for body panels and 3D printing for resin parts.
Kuka releases new operating system for industrial robots
26 April, 2021Kuka has released a new operating system that the company says will "mark the beginning of a new era in robotics".
MIT start-up unveils fast truck unloading robot
22 April, 2021MIT start-up Pickle has unveiled a new robot that works with people to get online orders delivered sooner by unloading trailers "blazingly fast".
igus robolink IP44 robot
14 April, 2021The latest robolink robot makes use of the advantages of stainless steel and high-performance polymers to make it resistant to splashed water.
Yaskawa launches robot for small component processing
09 April, 2021Yaskawa has launched a new industrial robot for small component processing, called the Motoman GP4.
A robot that senses hidden objects
09 April, 2021MIT researchers have developed a system that uses penetrative radio frequencies to pinpoint items, even when they're hidden from view.
Universal Robots develops interface for Siemens TIA Portal
01 April, 2021Universal Robots has announced that it will be providing an interface for the Siemens TIA Portal.
Robot race: the world's top 10 automated countries
29 March, 2021The IFR has reported that the average robot density in the manufacturing industry worldwide has hit a new global record of 113 units per 10,000 employees.
Chinese robotics sector files "44% of total global patents"
18 March, 2021A Chinese research organisation has released a report saying that the country's robotics sector generated almost half of total global patents in the last year.
The Internet of Things and 5G: turning digital theory into physical reality
16 March, 2021 by Elizabeth Gil, Robotics Specialist, and Martin Keetels, National Manager Emerging Technology, Konica MinoltaLeveraging the IoT and 5G in smart connected ways will make it possible to build a strong technology infrastructure to support autonomous robots.
Rapid robotics for safety: what a bottle picker can do
09 March, 2021How Heineken brings rapid robotics to its production lines, improving operator safety and job satisfaction.
Stäubli launches three new 6-axis robots
08 March, 2021Stäubli is launching three new 6-axis industrial robots for the medium payload range.
SMC Partners with VEX Robotics for national tournament
04 March, 2021VEX Robotics competitions provide a space for students to develop and showcase industry-relevant skills, including engineering, teamwork and prototyping.
Braking distance simulator reduces robotic cell footprint
25 February, 2021ABB has announced that its RobotStudio offline programming and simulation software now has a braking distance function to simulate real-world stopping distance.
