PBC Linear (Pacific Bearing Company) announced that its Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder, a CNC machine feeding application kit which delivers and stages parts to be placed into a machining process, has received Universal Robots+ (UR+) partner certification from Universal Robots (UR). The Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder includes a base storage and retrieval unit with a […]
Integrated Motion Systems
Dorner to feature automation-focused conveyor applications at Automate 2023 in Detroit
Dorner is displaying four of its major automated assembly conveyor platforms – the FlexMove Pallet System, Edge Roller Technology ERT250 and ERT150, and its Universal Robot Pallet Loop – in booth 2435 at Automate 2023, May 22nd to 25th, at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit. Leading off the show is Dorner’s FlexMove Pallet […]
New sprockets for more reliable conveyor systems from U.S. Tsubaki
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC (U.S. Tsubaki) has debuted its Dura Drum sprockets, designed to reduce downtime, increase savings and provide greater reliability for conveyor systems. Available as a full-faced or A-plate drum sprocket, Dura Drum helps keep heavy-duty operations, including forestry and metal recycling facilities, running efficiently and profitably. “Dura Drum broadens U.S. Tsubaki’s […]
Alio addresses motion control precision for medical devices
Accurate motion control is crucial in manufacturing medical and clinical devices, such as diagnostic imaging machines and video endoscopes. Even the slightest deviation from specifications can make a device less effective or even hazardous. To ensure the highest quality and safety standards, manufacturers must invest in precise and dependable motion control technology. This guarantees optimal […]
The latest developments in fast food automation
The fast-food industry is all about tasty food at low prices with cheerful customer service — all delivered fast. But with labor shortages and supply chain issues still plaguing the economy, how can businesses compete and survive? Fast-food restaurants across the globe are pondering ways to automate certain tasks or entire assembly lines to provide continuous service […]
Curved conveyors add flexibility to material handling
Ultimation Industries has a new offering of curved motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyor segments for on-line quick-ship customers. Ultimation is a direct-to-consumer conveyor manufacturer, specializing in solving productivity challenges with fast-to-deploy solutions for the vertical farming, food processing, automotive, heavy equipment, warehousing, fulfillment and delivery sectors. “Curved conveyor sections have always been available for our custom-built […]
Distributed drive system specifically designed for conveyor applications
The new SINAMICS G115D from Siemens is a compact and powerful drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system comprises the motor, drive and gearbox in one unit and is offered in two versions — wall-mounted and motor-mounted. The SINAMICS G115D drive system is characterized by a robust design with a high […]
Linear robots now even more versatile
Bosch Rexroth has expanded its portfolio of linear robots for various applications in factory automation by adding new axis combinations and sizes. The much wider range of working areas and loads makes the Cartesian subsystems also suitable for applications like battery handling or intralogistics. The linear robots can be selected and sized quickly and easily […]
Wireless NCT delivers power and communication to end effectors, sensors
Beckhoff is taking the next step in mechatronics flexibility with No Cable Technology (NCT), an extension of its proven eXtended Transport System (XTS). NCT provides contactless power supply and synchronous real-time data communication directly to XTS movers. This lets individual movers serve as mobile handling and processing stations, essentially turning the intelligent transport system into […]
New servo and motion bundles simplify machine integration
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s new Economy Solutions are packaged servo and motion bundles that allow for high precision motion control in a way that is quick and affordable to integrate. They allow OEMs and system integrators to build budget-friendly machines with advanced motion control and IoT technology. Three different bundles are currently available – compact […]
