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Automate 2025 Q&A with DESTACO
There’s nothing like seeing our products in action. We will have live demonstrations, giving attendees the chance to see the performance and capabilities of our solutions up close and personal.
Automate 2025 Product Preview
Automate 2025 takes place May 12th - 15th in Detroit, MI. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
Automate 2025 Q&A with igus
We will show how our components can help bring automation machinery to the next level by using our components but also how our robotics department can solve your problems for you with our robotics platform called RBTX.com.
Shibaura Machine unveils complete robotics line automation at Automate 2025
At Automate 2025, the company will display all four models from the range: the THE400, THE600, THE800 and THE1000. The compact THE400 is ideal for fast, precise operations in assembly and inspection processes, particularly within the electronics and automotive sectors.
Automate 2025 Q&A with Zimmer Group
We have evolved from a manufacturer of single components to becoming a full-range provider of complex system solutions in the field of robotics. Our portfolio covers the entire automation spectrum – from high-functioning grippers to robot accessories.
Will AI Take My Job in Manufacturing?
While employees have every right to be sceptical about AI, it’s important to note that integrating AI into existing workflows is actually in place to enhance productivity and remove the need for time-consuming manual tasks.
Feasibility Studies for Robot Applications: The Key to Successful Project Launch
Before deploying robots, the production process´ suitability for automation must be carefully examined. Especially as robot projects are becoming more complex and efficient implementation is more important than ever, thoughtful planning is essential.
Factory Automation - Featured Stories
"Robotics is About People - Why You Need Change Management"
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Success in robotics is fundamentally about people, which is why change management is crucial for any organization considering RPA implementation.
Fizyr, Cognibotics and Zivid Deliver World's Fastest Automated Bin Picking Solution
The Zivid 2+R-series camera captures true-to-reality point clouds, even when presented with shiny and transparent objects, in under 150 milliseconds ensuring it does not limit the cycle time of the Cognibotics HKM1800
Stretch Helps Gap Inc. Deliver for Its Customers
By having Stretch take on the physically demanding task of unloading trailers stacked floor to ceiling with boxes, the company has reduced injuries, lowered turnover, and watched employees get excited about automation intended to keep them safe.
Factory Automation - News Headlines
maxon launches high torque density drive system for tough environments
With a maximum output power up to 750 W at speeds up to 6,000 rpm, the IDX 70 provides equivalent performance to motors with a 25% larger footprint, making the BLDC motor a versatile choice for space-constrained applications.
OMRON Introduces the OL-450S - A Complete Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution for Material Handling
Featuring an integrated lifting plate, advanced navigation, and centralized fleet management, the OL-450S offers a complete solution for automating material transport in automotive, semiconductor and electronics, food and household goods, medical, and other fast-paced industries.
Flexxbotics to Present Latest Developments in Advanced Robotic Machine Tending at Automate Trade Show
At the event, Flexxbotics will demonstrate the manufacturing of an electro-mechanical product using an advanced robotic machine tending workcell enabled by Flexxbotics. The demonstration will feature a Universal Robots UR30 collaborative robot with SCHUNK pallet coupling interfacing managing multiple factory machines including a Haas 5-Axis Universal Machining Center, Hexagon Tigo Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and MiJet cleaning station. Flexxbotics solution seamlessly connects the robot to each piece of equipment and coordinates the multi-operation jobs.
Factory Automation - Featured Product
Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control
Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control
Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.
Factory Automation - Featured Company
FAULHABER MICROMO
Since 1961, FAULHABER MICROMO has partnered with OEMs to deliver high precision, high performance, custom micro motion system solutions to markets such as medical, robotics and automation in North America. FAULHABER MICROMO's tradition of innovation started decades ago in Germany. The groundbreaking invention of the FAULHABER coreless winding started it all for a market that produces millions of motors today.
How can the FAULHABER MICROMO team help you deliver your next innovation to market first?
Learn more about MICROMO's solutions for the most demanding applications, our diverse motion products and technologies, online ordering, Engineering and R&D teams, Clean Room Assembly, Machining Center and other services at our Clearwater, FL facility at https://www.faulhaber.com.