Industrial Robotics Tech Papers Resource
July 2019
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning in Industry 4.0
POSTED: 07/09/2019
With the dawn of the fourth industrial revolution upon us, we’re seeing a resurgence of interest in technologies that have been around for some years but are getting another look by many manufacturers in the age of Industry 4.0. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the terms and technologies
June 2019
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
POSTED: 06/19/2019
Solution Brief: Advancing industrial optimization and automation via the integration of machine vision and AI Executive Summary: Robots play a major role in making manufacturing processes more efficient and less labor intensive. They can help control costs and improve quality, as well as increase productivity. The complexity of robotic system design, however, creates
May 2019
LASER PROCESSING OF SINGLE BATCH TUBES FOR E-MOBILITY
POSTED: 05/15/2019
The e-mobility megatrend requires new solutions for production of car body parts. Bent and hydro formed tubes and tube frames are becoming crucial elements in e-car design, but processing these parts presents particular challenges to suppliers of manufacturing equipment. Due to safety tracking requirements, single frame production is one of
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
Technical Report - On Safe Paths
POSTED: 05/02/2019
The RSL 400 safety laser scanner not only ensures that
March 2019
Sensor data available globally – beyond the local company cloud
by Ingo Baumgardt, Head of Sensor Communication
POSTED: 03/06/2019
Making sensor data and information from different sources available globally and linking this data and information in a meaningful way - this is the crux of Industry 4.0. New business ideas make it necessary to make
November 2018
Choose your cobot vacuum gripper wisely
by Josef Karbassi, Vice President, Automation Division, Piab
POSTED: 11/27/2018
Thinking about investing in a helping hand in the form of a cobot? Plug-and-play cobots offer a perfect transition from manual handling or assembly to more automated operations. But, it is important to choose one with a powerful and safe grip! Collaborative robots or cobots are robots that have been designed
May 2018
POSTED: 05/29/2018
With automation on the rise, the case for linear robotics has expanded. Linear robots are a type of industrial robot with two or three principal axes that move in a straight line rather than rotate, functioning at right angles to each-other. The three sliding joints correspond to moving the wrist; up
Breakthrough Brake Press Automation
POSTED: 05/08/2018
It’s known that automated brake press systems offer increased productivity for metal fabricators. Most manual brake press cells only operate at 65% utilization, making robotic automation attractive with utilization rates near 80-90%. 12 Reasons to
April 2018
3D Smart Sensors in Vision-Guided Robotic Systems
POSTED: 04/02/2018
Robots On The Rise The use of industrial robots in mass production environments has many proven benefits. Most importantly, robots automate tasks that previously were done manually. Robots are able to work for extended periods of time with a high level of speed and repeatability, which significantly increases product quality and
March 2018
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
Why Developers Should Consider Industrial Automation Software
by Jerry Leitz, Director of Field Engineering, Motion Control
POSTED: 03/27/2018
Industrial automation software is used in a wide variety of applications. Unlike using hardware motion control, for instance, which comes with several limitations and elevated operational costs, there is now a new tool for developers to consider. The KINGSTAR Soft Motion Platform offers engineers a convenient, software-based solution for top
October 2017
The Importance of PLC Validation in Manufacturing
POSTED: 10/06/2017
A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a specialized type of computer designed for applications requiring high reliability, ease of programming and sophisticated fault diagnosis. PLCs are commonly used in manufacturing processes, especially robotic devices on assembly lines. A PLC’s design must be validated before it can be used. This process consists
September 2017
Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Challenging Times, Changing Business Models
POSTED: 09/18/2017
The competition to capture the attention of today’s consumers is fierce. In almost every consumer serving industry – including consumer goods, electronics, and automotive – manufacturers are struggling to win the interest and dollars of consumers. The reason? More competition. The changing competitive landscape is putting intense pressure on manufacturers whose
