Industrial Robotics Tech Papers Resource
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Open and Modular Robotics with NexROBA Solution
POSTED: 06/21/2019
NexCOBOT’s NexROBA is an open and modular solution, based on standard EtherCAT communication. Since every set of industrial robots is a system, NexROBA offers the flexibility to provide modules in a robotic system, such as robot controllers, EtherCAT I/O, and teach pendant, depending on customer’s needs. The software of this
JENOPTIK Votan BIM laser cutting of metals and plastic
POSTED: 05/14/2019
Abstract To support the trend for higher Automation, Jenoptik created a flexible production line layout to optimize footprint and reduce operator dependence for cutting and welding on press hardened steel automotive body parts. The concept description is for a system to automatically trim and assemble a structural body part made
5 RTOS Performance Compared on EtherCAT Master – IntervalZero’s RTX/RTX64 Stands Out
by Terri Hawker, Vice President Product Management
POSTED: 03/29/2018
The KINGSTAR Soft Motion platform supports multiple industry-leading EtherCAT Masters to guarantee that devices from different manufacturers can work together seamlessly. The centralized controller architecture provided by an EtherCAT Master ensures all of the benefits of EtherCAT technology, like real-time operations, short cycle times, and maximum performance for minimal expense. 5
6 Things We Learned from the Robotiq Challenge
by Chris Thompson, Marketing Supervisor
POSTED: 09/14/2017
Have you ever seen a hotel ballroom filled with robots, conveyors and engineers? We had the opportunity to experience it first hand earlier this week when Robotiq asked us to sponsor their second annual Robotiq User Conference in Quebec City. The conference included a challenge where eight teams of 12 engineers
Why Motion Control Software Makes Sense for Your Business
by Dipesh Mukerji, Vice President Marketing & Strategy
POSTED: 02/02/2017
Traditional motion control applications came with limited options. The high cost to acquire the required appliances and the many applications used in the process made streamlined motion control difficult. Using the right motion control software makes the process much easier and more convenient. It ensures the quality of production is
How Embedded Devices and the Cloud Are Leading a Paradigm Shift in Manufacturing and Production
POSTED: 05/17/2016
By: Daron Underwood, CTO Not long ago, embedded devices were not connected in any way to a network especially to a network that was accessible to the cloud. As such, it was decidedly difficult to have software activation and licensing software work at a local level. Microsoft even struggled with Windows
Why an Open “Plug-and-Play” Software Platform is The Answer for Industrial Motion Control
POSTED: 04/28/2016
What is the number one thing that industrial automation engineers want at work? It’s simple: the freedom and flexibility to choose the best tools without reservation. That autonomy, however, is rarely achieved, not just in industrial automation but practically any industry these days. Oh sure, plenty of tooling vendors say they provide
