Automation

Automation

Testing: AI Vision Software for Improved Production Line Quality Control

Neurala’s newly launched VIA software said to enable manufacturers to boost throughput, quality and production speed with finite resources. 

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industry 4.0

Automation: Predictive Maintenance, Cleanroom Versions & Recycling of Energy Chains

igus reports a number of recent developments in automation components.

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Automation

Automation: New Hardware & Software for Low-Cost Robots

igus offers a new linear seventh axis, free downloadable control software, and a new range of modular components.

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industry 4.0

Automation: New Dust- & Waterproof Cobot for Sanitary Applications

Said to be the industry’s first IP67-rated collaborative robot.

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Medical

Covid-19 Test Swab Production Cell Introduced

Cell includes a mold, molding machine and robot with the ability to create 320 test swabs per minute and 460,000 test swabs per day.

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Packaging

Brown Machine Group Acquires aXatronics Robotic Capabilities

BMG’s Nalle automation systems with aXatronics’ robotic offerings said to provide the ‘ultimate’ packaging manufacturing solution.

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Building a Better Buffer: Conveyor Tech at the Core of Lights-Out Molding Cell

An automatic climbing wall inspired the conveying technology at the heart of a lights-out two-machine molding cell churning out fully inspected and assembled automotive oil-filter drains.

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Netstal Machines Enable Lights Out Production of Coronavirus Antibody Tests

Coronavirus antibody test kits for Roche will be mass produced at an annual rate of 230 million units using three Netstal machines to clean room mold cups, pipette tips and racks to hold them.

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Automation

Blending: 'Smart' Software Saves Labor Costs, Boosts Quality

Helps operators make blending decisions and reduce errors when manually adjusting recipes.  

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industry 4.0

Automation: Cobot Adds Interface for Easier Integration With Injection Molding Machines

Universal Robots has developed an Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI) supported by EUROMAP 67 and SPI AN-146 communication protocols, simplifying cobot/machine integration.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing