Growing the Ecosystem for Autonomous Mobile Robots

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) is growing its MiRGo partner program. At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a MiR1000 incorporates a TR1000 top roller from ROEQ.

Sep 24th, 2019
Image Product C12 Xl 6 Axis Robot
6-Axis Robot
Epson adds the C12XL 6-Axis robot to its line of C-Series robots.
Apr 30th, 2020
This easy programming software is built on the concept of Blockly, an open-source visual coding method that is made to present programming language or code as interlocking blocks.
Wizard Easy Programming Software
Easy Programming is designed to make robots easier to install, program, and operate without specialized training, reducing barriers for first-time robot-users to implement automation.
Apr 9th, 2020
Students from the surrounding Philadelphia-area robotics teams will display their design, engineering and troubleshooting skills
Future innovators of the packaging industry showcase their creations at PACK EXPO East
Future innovators of the packaging industry showcase their creations at PACK EXPO East
Feb 20th, 2020
The hardware of the AI Vision Solution Kit.
AI Vision System Kit with Cloud Connection
Basler introduces its embedded vision system for cloud-based machine learning applications.
Feb 14th, 2020
HRC-03 with FreeDrive button
Human-Robot-Collaborative (HRC-03) Gripper with FreeDrive Button
Allows manual guidance of the robot directly on the gripper.
Jan 24th, 2020
Certified Trainer Workshops
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Dec 11th, 2019
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Report: Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Ten intrepid Packaging World editors fanned out across PACK EXPO Las Vegas in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found.
Jan 17th, 2020
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Collaborative Robots that Are Easy to Program
Fanuc’s New CRX-10iA doesn't require a background in robot programming to set up.
Jan 14th, 2020
Cognex Deep Learning quality inspection software can be trained to identify correct placement and types of items assembled or packaged. In this consumer packaged goods example, it's assorted chocolates in a package. Source: Cognex
Quality Inspections Drive Machine Vision and Deep Learning Connection
Cognex works with end users in multiple industrial verticals to apply deep learning to its vision systems for final and in-line assembly verification.
Jan 9th, 2020
Kuka's KMR iiwa combines its LBR iiwa lightweight robot with a mobile, flexible platform.
Robotics Industry to Shift from Fixed Automation to Mobile Systems
New market report forecasts that of the 8 million robots that will be shipped in 2030, nearly 6 million will be mobile.
Jan 4th, 2020
Pack Expo Las Vegas Robotics
Flexibility Demands Push New Technologies Forward at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
From material handling to pick-and-place, innovations are aimed at agility and mobility in packaging applications.
Dec 3rd, 2019
SRAP adapts operating conditions to the position of the person in its workspace.
Human-robot Collaboration without Incident using the SRAP Safety System
Safety, flexibility, and productivity for human-robot interaction.
Nov 13th, 2019
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Sensors ensure worker safety with cobots
SICK’s microScan3 safety laser scanners control the speed of cobots to keep workers safe while maintaining productivity.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Magnetic Levitation Supports 6-Degree-of-Freedom Motion Platform
Planar Motors’ smart robotic system XBOT offers the ability to simultaneously and independently control motion, with hygienic contactless design.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Cost-Effective Linear Actuators
Igus' linear actuator system offers a quick and cost-effective option for automation.
Sep 26th, 2019
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FANUC Shows Off Full Range of Robots, Cobots
Robots for picking, packing, and palletizing. PLC motion software allows programming via ladder logic.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Soft Robotic Modular Gripping System
Soft Robotics' mGrip can be assembled in as little as one minute.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Yaskawa Motoman Showcases Smart Pendant & New Cobot
The intuitive program enables the robot to connect the dots without programming. Plus, a sneak peek at the HC20 20kg cobot.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Palletizer Handles Variety of Package Sizes
ABB Palletizer uses imaging to handle a wide range of package sizes for e-commerce.
Sep 25th, 2019
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Palletizer Handles Variety of Package Sizes
ABB Palletizer uses imaging to handle a wide range of package sizes for e-commerce.
Sep 25th, 2019
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James Cooper
Using Cobots in Packaging Applications
James Cooper, Executive Director of Global Accounts at FANUC America Corp., spoke at the Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Monday about how CPGs are implementing cobots for packaging applications.
Sep 25th, 2019
A four-cobot line picks random product and loads food into a pouch destined for Blessings in a Backpack.
Cobots Make Random Picks
And overcome what used to be impossible.
Sep 25th, 2019
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Rugged Long Range Sensors
Datalogic debuts new range of rugged sensors during PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
Sep 25th, 2019
Remote support technology for manufacturers
Remote support technology for manufacturers
Augmented reality technology enables livestreaming to conduct FATs and support maintenance.
Sep 24th, 2019
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Epson Introduces Flexible Feeder and All-in-One 6-Axis robot
The IntelliFlex feeder is integrated with robots and vision, while the VT6L robot reaches up to 900 mm with a payload up to 6 kg.
Sep 24th, 2019
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Quick Pick and Place Operation
Festo's EXCT system uses two servo motors to speed pick and place operations.
Sep 24th, 2019
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High-Speed Assembly Robots
Denso's HSA1 Robots run with a single controller.
Sep 23rd, 2019
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High-Speed Assembly Robots
Denso's HSA1 Robots run with a single controller.
Sep 23rd, 2019
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Image Based Barcode Reader
Cognex's Data Man 374 with torch light leverages high-speed liquid lens with a distance sensor built in to focus on the fly.
Sep 23rd, 2019
A high-speed cartoning machine custom-designed by Nuspark for packaging single-serve coffee pods
Growing Strong at 20
Packaging assumes greater share of the business.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Digital Twin Technology Reduces Commissioning Times
ABB’s PickMaster aims to shortens commissioning times from days to hours.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Matthews’ MPERIA-driven VIAjet L-Series TIJ system
Egg Processor Cuts Costs
Replacing labeling with thermal inkjet coding streamlines “Best Before” coding.
Sep 23rd, 2019