Collaborative robot manufacturer Universal Robots is celebrating “unprecedented sales” with the delivery of its 50,000th unit to German company VEMA. Collaborative robots – or cobots – remain the fastest growing segment of industrial automation, projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 30.37

Collaborative robot application specialist Robotiq has introduced a “versatile and affordable” bin picking system which will bring additional proficiency and flexibility to a broad spectrum of mid to high volume manufacturing and processing operations. In line with the company’s core value o

ABB has launched its “fastest ever” robot-based press automation solution. The company has extended its range of ABB IRB 760 handling robots with new press tending model, the IRB 760PT, which it says offers “fast and flexible performance for automotive press automation”. The new IRB 760PT is aimed

SVT Robotics, a software company, has launched its SoftBot Platform. The company says it allows companies to accelerate the implementation of robotics within their warehouses and manufacturing facilities “in a matter of days or weeks, rather than months or years”. SVT says the SoftBot Platform lau

Rockwell Automation has added a set of new capabilities for FactoryTalk InnovationSuite, powered by software company PTC to “simplify, scale and accelerate digital transformation for industrial organizations”. This news follows the recent announcement that the two companies are extending and expan

By Steve Richmond, director of logistics systems, Jungheinrich New use cases for robotics are being identified almost daily. The rapid growth of e-commerce, fuelled in part by necessity from Covid-19 lockdowns, has meant that for many organisations, the requirements for staff and goods is growing

Central McGowan is expanding its Fargo, North Dakota CO2 distribution hub, with the intention of turning it into a fully-stocked retail store and distribution site. Central McGowan is a supplier of gases and technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries in th

Kivnon has been awarded an automated guided vehicle (AGV) project by Navistar, a top manufacturer of commercial trucks and other large vehicles in the USA. Navistar has chosen Kivnon’s automation solutions for its new manufacturing plant in Texas. The international group Kivnon, which specializes

OnRobot has launched a new gripper for demanding applications. OnRobot’s cleanroom-ready, IP67-certified, collaborative 2FG7 parallel gripper is the latest addition to OnRobot’s range of all-electric gripper products. OnRobot describes the 2FG7 as “a complete, low cost, easy to use, ou

A startup company called Bobacino has launched its automated Boba Tea Bar, which uses a robotic arm to make beverages for customers. (See video below.) Bobacino says it is bringing the “unique boba tea experience” to a growing audience of boba aficionados and new enthusiasts through advanced artif

Brown Machine Group (BMG) has designed a robotic paper cup manufacturing system for use in paper cup manufacturing applications. BMG says its aXatronics C-Rush System is the first of its kind to automatically remove sidewalls, or Blanks, from high-speed, vertical die-cutters and robotically place

Swisslog, a warehouse automation company, has partnered with H-E-B in San Antonio, Texas to support the company’s growing demand for online fulfillment. H-E-B says demand for its online grocery services is continuing to accelerate. Swisslog is working with H-E-B to build a number of automated micr

Fanuc, the world’s largest manufacturer of industrial robots, has been named a Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) by the US government’s Department of Labor. Fanuc shares this achievement in collaboration with industry partners including Rockwell Automation, APT Manufacturing Solutions and the Nat

Autonomous shuttle manufacturer EasyMile has launched what it claims is the first autonomous tow tractor dedicated to material handling within a private site. TractEasy is designed for use at a factory or a logistics center, and is able to operate both inside and outside in a complex urban-like en

In the eCommerce industry, businesses need to reduce their costs and streamline the distribution process if they want to succeed. With the number of physical goods ordered online skyrocketing across the country, Amazon has raised the bar in terms of the delivery timeline and customer service. Sma

Technology is revolutionizing our personal and business lives. There is always new software emerging that can make your life easier, as well as solve problems you currently face. If you are willing to make the investment, you can take advantage of current technology and upgrade your business. New

The idea of cold, calculating machines helping us get things done might have seemed a little scary a few decades ago, but industries are starting to see computers and machines as more than just lifeless equipment. There isn’t a single industry that hasn’t made use of automation. We can now get thi

A smart home is a happy home. At least, in the sense that the easier you make things for yourself and your family, the better! These days, planning and going about renovations is as much about smart home upgrades as it is the usual decorative touches. A gadget here, a convenience there and before

Few areas of business have escaped the technological revolution. Indeed there is so much that can be gained by embracing the latest tech trends commercially. In particular, tech is changing the face of the way business markets their brand and products – something that can make keeping up with the

Warehouse robotics company Geek+ has launched its next-gen virtual booth, saying it’s the company’s latest effort to provide customers with knowledge and access to the technologies that will allow them to make added-value decisions in a time of current global change and remote work. In the new vir