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Digital transformation is an ongoing process so we can expect to see this year's breakthrough trends continuing to shape society into next year. But how will these trends impact robotics and automation and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year?
Shaft collars and mounts that can be adjusted without tools, plus handles
and thumb screws to convert standard shaft collars to quick-adjust types,
have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA.
Stafford Quick-Adjust Products feature the Flip-Lok with a split hub and
an integral adjustable clamp, Staff-Lok Lever-Actuated shaft collar, and
the Python Flange Mounting Collar with a 6-hole bolt pattern and keyway.
Suitable for a wide range of linear and low RPM rotary applications, these
quick-adjust products can be easily repositioned by hand without tools.
Oriental Motor supports the internal designing of application-specific robots with the AZ Series. The AZ Series is a family of motors, actuators, and network drives that feature an absolute sensor, closed-loop control, and easily works with the multi-axis MRC0l controller. This combination of products allows for internally designed and built in-house automation that are designed according to the circumstances and decrease the hurdles in locations where automation wasn't possible; for example, where commercial robots had space restrictions or lack of space inside the equipment, cost limitations, and other barriers.
In the MX-System, Beckhoff offers a flexible, space-optimized, intelligent system solution that completely eliminates conventional control cabinets and can thus revolutionize the world of automation. This innovation has now been recognized with the Industry 4.0 Innovation Award.
Designing linear motion systems for washdown applications requires careful component selection to solve problems associated with contamination as well as liquid and chemical interactions.
December 1, 2023
This article examines the sound engineering practices and design principles needed to ensure the performance of mechanical linear motion components in sanitary washdowns or chemically cleaned environments. Relevant regulations and agencies, washdown-compatible materials, and best mounting practices and motion components for washdown applications are also discussed.
The 2023 SPS trade fair in Nuremberg represented an important opportunity for Bonfiglioli to showcase its experience and expertise for industrial automation. This included mechatronic solutions specifically designed for packaging, intralogistics, robotics and IoT applications.
KUKA Robotics will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in Booth B4003 at Modex 2024 in Atlanta. The KUKA KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform and the KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle (AGV).
Advanced Motion Controls (AMC) is proud to announce the release of the FE060-25-IPM FlexPro series servo drive. This drive is designed to provide advanced control and power in one compact package, making it the perfect choice for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its six-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller in addition to its collaborative robots. This makes ABB the first robot manufacturer to offer an easy-to-use, no-code programming tool for cobots and six-axis industrial robots, lowering barriers to automation for new users and offering ecosystem partners and integrators an efficient tool to support their customers.