Articles & News on Robotics

Okuma America's Factory Automation Division Launches New Line of Robotics

  • August 13, 2024
  • News

The ORL series will make its debut at the company's booth at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Illinois, on Sept. 9-14, 2024.

Motion Solution Precision Is Key for Surgical Robots

  • by Paul Schonhoff
  • August 13, 2024
  • Feature

The patient outcome of surgery performed by a robot is contingent on the control precision of its end effectors. Central to this delivery is the motion performance achieved by the robot’s miniature motor system.

Three Steps to Reduce CNC Machining Waste

  • by Hakan Aydogdu
  • August 13, 2024
  • Feature

Sustainability is a key concern in CNC machining, with manufacturers grappling to minimize material waste and maximize machine efficiency while maintaining profitability. 

Semi-Autonomous Automation: Right-Sizing for Mid-Tier Manufacturers

  • by Steve Bieszczat
  • August 11, 2024
  • Feature

Technology developments are enabling mid-tier manufacturers to strike a cost-effective middle ground: semi-autonomous automation.

Armexa Delivers New Tool for OT Cyber Resilience

  • by Jack Smith
  • August 9, 2024
  • News

Armexa launches a cyber resiliency solution designed for OT; it includes security, resilient network management, and reliable backup and recovery.

Designing Joint Seals for Cobots and More

  • by Jack Smith
  • August 9, 2024
  • Feature

Automation.com had the opportunity to talk with subject matter experts at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies about how the company developed a Z-shaped cobot joint seal as well as other robotics-related topics.

KUKA Robotics to Showcase Advanced Solutions for Packaging and Processing At Pack Expo International

  • August 5, 2024
  • News

KUKA Robotics will feature four innovative robotics cells at PACK EXPO International, Nov. 3-6, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Coesia and PWR Announce Strategic Partnership

  • July 26, 2024
  • News

Coesia has acquired a minority share in PWR (Packaging with Robots), a leader in automated robotic packaging systems for the Food Industry.

Augmentus Launches Robotics Center in Texas Amid Growing Demand for Surface Finishing AI Robots

  • July 25, 2024
  • News

Located in Texas, the center aims to bolster the company's presence in one of the nation's leading regions for metal fabrication and manufacturing.

Cybersecurity Risks of Surgical Robots in Healthcare

  • by Zac Amos
  • July 25, 2024
  • Feature

As the adoption of surgical robotics grows, so does the urgency to address and mitigate the cybersecurity risks of sophisticated technologies.