Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

Takayuki Ito Elected President of The International Federation of Robotics

  • October 16, 2024
  • News

In addition, Jane Heffner has been appointed as vice president of IFR.

Rockwell Automation Partners with Taurob to Provide End-to-end Robotic Automation Solutions

  • October 15, 2024
  • News

Taurob designs and manufactures ground robots for inspection, maintenance and data collection to optimize and enhance efficiency on a variety of industrial sites.

Dematic Announces Participation in Key Trade Shows This Fall

  • October 14, 2024
  • News

The company will be in attendance at a variety of industry shows from beverage to supply chain.

Case Study: OEM Raises Production Output 300% by Moving from Customized to Standardized Automation Platform

  • October 14, 2024
  • Case Study

Using servos from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, a premier provider of vial capping equipment shifted from a customized to a standardized motion platform.

Case Study: Automation Creates Immersive and Interactive Experiences in Escape Rooms

  • October 11, 2024
  • Case Study

Escape the ordinary…with automation!

Sonair Reaches $6.8M Funding Milestone, Launches Global Early Access to 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Technology

  • October 11, 2024
  • News

Sonair has closed a new funding round, led by Skyfall Ventures, to propel the robotics industry into a new era of sensing technology.

ABB Robotics and U.S. Start-up Molg Tackle Data Center e-waste with Robotic Micro-factories

  • October 10, 2024
  • News

ABB Robotics and Molg will create robotic micro factories for data center server disassembly and component recovery.

How Modern Operations Control Can Boost Sustainability and Efficiency

  • by Doug Warren
  • October 10, 2024
  • Feature

Today’s operational systems go beyond mere control panels to transform business efficiency and competitiveness.

Linear Motion Technology for Battery Production: Five Tips to Take the Lead

  • by Manuela Kessler
  • October 10, 2024
  • Opinion

How mechanical and plant engineering can economically meet the high requirements in battery production for linear guides.

Sales of Service Robots Up 30% Worldwide

  • October 9, 2024
  • News

Nearly 80% of the robots came from the Asia-Pacific region with 162,284 units sold.