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Robotics

Kettering University to release robotic work cell programming tool for student learning

Patti Engineering and Mitsubishi Electric Automation partnered on the design and installation
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Robotics

Upping packaging efficiency with pneumatic grippers

The companies designed an adaptable end-of-arm tool to manage multiple packaging formats in this case study
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Drives

9 questions to determine centralized vs. decentralized motion

Should motion control remain in the cabinet or move onto the machine?
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Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric sets new record with TokuFastbot

The robot demonstrated how controls engineers might enhance factory machinery for faster response times and precision movements
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Robotics

NVidia AI enables Universal Robots applications

At IMTS 2024, UR+ Ecosystem Manager Chris Savoia reveals how artificial intelligence from NVidia is broadening perception capabilities
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Robotics

Methods Machine Tools enhances EDM by adding cobot for unattended production

Technical Sales Director Bill Burba walks us through the RoboCut CiC Series Wire EDM during IMTS 2024
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Robotics

Rethink Robotics’ Riser line combines cobot and AMR technology

Chris Harbert explains the Reacher, Ryder and Riser lines of robotic offerings at IMTS 2024
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Motion

Core technologies for motion control

Emerging technologies, such as EtherCAT over Time-Sensitive Networks and silicon-carbide-based axis modules, offer advancements that promise both enhanced performance and cost...
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Drives

IDEC motion assistance

IDEC’s ez-Wheel Assist Wheel Drive (AWD) EW1A series provides electrical motion assistance for industrial manual material-handling equipment. The EW1A system ‘s main...
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Motors

ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor line

The cast-iron totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) severe duty motor marks the second phase of ABB’s SP4 technology launch.
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Motors

ABB magnet-free motors

ABB's synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) technology is a magnet-free design reaching IE6 hyper-efficiency, an anticipated efficiency level ABB defines as achieving a 20% reduction...
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Motors

RS 24 Vdc geared motor

The 24 Vdc geared motor from RS Pro is designed to deliver durable, high-power performance in a variety of industrial applications. It features an iron core, spur gear and 6-mm...