Factory Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
How to Integrate New Robotics Without Disrupting Your Workflow
Many fulfillment and 3PL facilities struggle with the idea of automation, fearing downtime, technical headaches, and compatibility issues. But what if robotics could smoothly enhance your workflow instead of disrupting it?
Automation and sustainable chemistry in manufacturing
The integration of all-electric injection moulding machines and industrial robots offers a practical path, reducing energy consumption, cutting costs and boosting productivity.
Methods for Empty Carton Induction in Pick Modules
The method you choose for delivering empty cartons can significantly impact productivity and operational efficiency. Here, we explore three common methods for empty carton induction to Pick Modules, highlighting the benefits of using an overhead conveyor system.
The Human + Robot Workforce: How Collaborative Robotics Are Solving the Labor Crisis
Collaborative robotics like person-to-goods or 'pick assist' AMRs are intelligently designed to work with people, not replace them. Adoption of AMRs for automated order fulfillment is turning this challenge into a competitive advantage.
Upgrade Your Mezzanine Flooring While Avoiding Timely and Costly Replacement
Mezzanine floors are important in many facilities. They provide extra space for storage or work without taking up more ground space. However, they often face heavy use from equipment and people. Over time, this can cause the floor to wear down.
Hybrid AMRs are a Game-Changer
They can operate seamlessly in unstructured environments and adapt to changing floor conditions. At particular points where highest precision is required, we revert to a QR code location.
How Autonomous AI Tackles Quality Control Costs
Quality is often viewed as a direct driver of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency in manufacturing. Yet some organizations fail to recognize the hidden costs of quality issues, significantly impacting the bottom line.
Factory Automation - Featured Stories
Filics secures €13.5M in financing to expand and roll out its robotics platform
The "Filics Unit" is the first product and consists of two omnidirectional robots that have been specially developed for handling Euro pallets. The system moves autonomously through the warehouse, traveling under pallets and transporting them.
How to Choose the Right NDT Methods for Robotics Manufacturing
With so many NDT options available, the best one depends on the specific materials and functions in question. As a result, it is often most helpful to vary methods between components.
ABB introduces most compact, AI-powered AMR for payloads up to 1500 kg
AI-driven Visual SLAM and integrated load sensing enable stable and autonomous navigation, including in challenging conditions. AMR Studio 4.0 version simplifies deployment with no-code programming and real-time fleet management
Factory Automation - News Headlines
Industrial Encoder Corp. Introduces IH950IOL-Incremental Hollow Shaft Encoder with IO-Link Interface
Next-gen IO-Link hollow shaft encoder offering remote diagnostics, flexible integration, and resolutions up to 5000 PPR-ideal for robotics, automation, and industrial machinery.
KUKA Connexions 2025: Making Automation Easier Through Innovation and Partnership
Attendees experienced valuable networking opportunities, hands-on demonstrations with emerging technology, insightful panels from KUKA partners and keynotes that inspired them to improve North American business efficiencies through automation and AI.
Comau Completes its Acquisition of Automha, Expanding the Companies' Leadership in Advanced Logistics Automation
Comau Completes its Acquisition of Automha, Expanding the Companies' Leadership in Advanced Logistics Automation
Factory Automation - Featured Product
CMES - AI-Powered 3D Robot Vision
CMES - AI-Powered 3D Robot Vision
Powered by AI, CMES Robotics enables 3D vision for factory robots. CMES AI vision software enables robots to recognize unstructured, flexible, or deformed objects, pick them up, and loading and unloading. CMES Vision software has been deployed worldwide for random palletization and depalletization along with void filling applications. CMES Robotics automates your warehouse, logistics, and supply chain. For more information, please visit: cmesrobotics.com or email info@cmesrobotics.com.
Factory Automation - Featured Company
Oriental Motor Corp. USA
Since our founding in Japan in 1885, Oriental Motor globally has been providing the optimal motion systems as part of our total service, to meet the widest market demands. We manufacture and sell AC Motors, Stepper and Servo Motors, Linear and Rotary actuators, Network Solutions, Accessories and Thermal Management solutions. Oriental Motor's sales and service network is international, with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
