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The Rise of Autonomous Mobile Robots

POSTED: 08/31/2020

We are seeing an explosive rise in the development and deployment of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the supply chain.

ForwardX Max 500 AMR Earns CE Mark

POSTED: 08/26/2020

ForwardX Robotics, a Beijing-based developer of visual Autonomous Mobile Robots, today announced its ForwardX Max 500 robots have achieved CE...

Right Angle Planetary Gearbox HPN-RA

POSTED: 07/28/2020

HPN Right angle planetary gears offer affordable pricing with short lead times Harmonic Drive.

ABB’s new 3D inspection robot cell makes quality control testing ten times faster

POSTED: 07/28/2020

Scalable quality inspection cell accelerates production for the automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery and construction sectors, enhancing quality, productivity and reducing...

Fort Robotics Introduces Oversight™, Its New Safety and Security Platform for Smart Machines

POSTED: 03/06/2020

Full-Stack platform brings enhanced safety, flexibility, and endpoint security for autonomous and connected machines.

Robotic Materials Tackles Mobile Manipulation in Manufacturing

POSTED: 03/06/2020

Today, Robotic Materials Inc. has implemented the first factory application of autonomous robotic AI (see video).

ABB and Covariant Partner to Deploy Integrated AI Robotic Solutions

POSTED: 02/28/2020

ABB accelerates expansion into distribution and e-commerce fulfilment sectors with Covariant AI technology

Maxon is Flying to the Sun

POSTED: 02/03/2020

In February, Solar Orbiter will start its mission to provide scientists with new data about the Sun. Swiss research and engineering have played a significant role in the construction of the space probe – including drives from maxon. The European Space Agency (ESA) wants to study the Sun up close. Next month, the agency will be launching the Solar Orbiter space probe, which is equipped with ten measuring instruments. Scientists hope that the mission, which will last several years, will provide them with new insights into phenomena such as the solar wind, as well as the complex dynamics that are responsible for solar eruptions. Solar Orbiter will fly within 45 million kilometers of the Sun – closer than Mercury, its nearest planet. At this distance, the side of the probe facing the Sun will be exposed to intense heat: more than 500 degrees Celsius. A heat shield will protect the valuable instruments on board the probe, equipped with shutters to provide a view of the Sun only when measurements are being taken. The same applies to the spectrometer-telescope for imaging X-rays (STIX), whose purpose is to study solar eruptions more closely and may even assist in predicting large-scale eruptions in the future. STIX was developed at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) in collaboration with several industrial partners from Switzerland, including Almatech. Swiss drives made by maxon are among the components used in the X-ray telescope. Two specially modified DC motors with diameters of 13 mm move an aluminum attenuator, which slides in front of STIX's 30 detectors as required. The micro drives are wired in parallel and can be used together or individually. This ensures that they'll run smoothly for the entire five years planned for the mission. The design is based on micromotors that will soon be used in ESA's ExoMars Rover. The key factors when selecting the drives were their low weight, energy efficiency, and resistance to vibration. Solar Orbiter is one of ESA's flagship projects and has cost more than a billion Swiss francs. After its planned launch in February, the probe will journey for almost two years before it can start taking measurements. The mission is scheduled to end in 2025. From the Sun to Mars While Solar Orbiter approaches its launch date, preparations are underway for the next two major Mars projects, which are scheduled to start in the summer of 2020: NASA's Mars2020 Rover and ESA's ExoMars Rover. The aim of both missions is to provide new information about the Red Planet, answering the age-old question: Has there ever been life on Mars? Mars2020 will also carry a small helicopter to deliver a proof of concept that flights are possible on Mars despite the very thin atmosphere. maxon drives are used for mission-critical tasks in both projects, including wheel drives, handling of soil samples, and steering the Mars helicopter.

Harmonic Drive LLC announces new mini actuator with Integrated Servo Drive

POSTED: 08/23/2019

Harmonic Drive LLC, the leader in high precision motion control announces new FHA mini actuators with an integrated servo

Yes, Virtual Reality Now Works With Offline Programming

POSTED: 08/14/2019

We now support Virtual Reality! But, is VR really the future of industrial robotics...

Aethon Rolls Into Hospitality Market by Announcing Two New Mobile Robots

POSTED: 06/19/2019

Aethon is expanding its successful line of autonomous mobile robots with two specialty products for the hospitality market.

Dual Absolute Encoder Actuator

POSTED: 06/14/2019

Harmonic Drive LLC, the leader in high precision motion control announces new encoder options for our 24VDC FHA mini actuators.

Vacuum Terminal SCTSi Ethernet Communicates at Field Level

POSTED: 05/16/2019

Complex manufacturing processes require intelligent systems. Depending on the particular process, these systems need to be

maxon launches additional EtherCAT motion controllers

POSTED: 02/27/2019

The EPOS4 product family is

This Startup is Tackling the Construction Industry Skills Gap

POSTED: 01/30/2019

Rebar manufacturing is suffering and the construction skills gap is causing the strain. But, startup Rebartek can cut 90% of