Is Automated Bin Picking Finally Real?
With the lowest unemployment in nearly 50 years, the need for automated bin picking is urgent. In the US, where 38% of the manufacturing labor force moves parts between bins
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7D Kinematic Metrology Acquires iGPS Business from Nikon Metrology
Nikon Metrology has announced that Canadian based 7D Kinematic Metrology Inc, has acquired Nikon Metrology’s iGPS dynamic tracking business. iGPS is a modular large scale, high-accuracy dynamic tracking solution that
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Robot Guided Vehicle Cockpit Assembly
Fully or semi-automatic assembly of vehicle cockpit modules during automotive production processes requires the gripper tool to precisely position the assembly parts. During assembly, the gripper docks with the cockpit
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Perceptron Launch Machine Tending Robot Guidance Solution
Perceptron has announced the release of its AutoGuideMT product for machine tending robotic guidance applications. AutoGuideMT features Helixevo 3D scanning sensors and a software package targeted to simplify the automation of
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Robot Scanning Solution Offers Adaptive Motion
Delta Automation and Evatronix have jointly developed an innovative control and measurement system based on the integration of the eviXscan 3D scanner with an industrial robot. The integration of industrial
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In-Line Metrology Guided RobotsTo Aid Vehicle Assembly
Perceptron, Inc. has announced new In-Line Robot Guidance Solutions orders with a prominent automotive OEM for two of their new vehicle programs. The first program consists of three automated part
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Smart Assembly Requires Smart Sensors
Manual insertion of glass into vehicle bodies is labor intensive and imprecise, with the opportunity for body damage and glass breakage leading to significant safety risks to assembly operators. The
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Riftek Launch Robotic Weld Seam Tracking and Measurement Solution
Riftek, the optoelectronic measurement and systems manufacturer, has released a new multifunctional software application that utilises its RF625 series 2D laser scanners for automated seam tracking and measurement with welding
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New 3D Area Profile Scanner Extends Robot Guidance Applications
New Area Profile Scanner 3D (APS3D) from Isra offers flexibility, accuracy and versatility. The smart, highly-accurate sensor innovation allows exploitation of new 3D robot guidance and automation applications. Combined with 3D
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Bluewrist Partner To Bring Robotic Flexible Inspection into China’s Manufacturing Sector
Istuary Innovation Group (Istuary) and Bluewrist Inc. have announced they will enter into a new agreement to bring industrial robotics automation solutions to the Chinese market. On February 16th, at
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