Robotic solution for adhesive tape application with flexible control First Quarter 2025, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice In industry, even elaborate processes, such as the application of adhesive tape to parts with varying geometries are automated. Innovative Automation has developed a platform with Beckhoff control technology and a remote feeding module, which increases productivity and enables flexible customisation for different requirements.
New AI advisor for robot selection First Quarter 2025, igus , Editor's Choice igus’ new AI chatbot has been added to the online platform RBTX.com. The interactive consultant is designed to enable companies with little previous experience and technological expertise to quickly and reliably put together low-cost automation solutions to becoming more competitive.
Vertical labelling of test tubes in clinical laboratories First Quarter 2025, Omron Electronics Werfen has implemented a new automated machine for the supply of reagents to drug toxicology laboratories, built by MACCO in collaboration with OMRON and Marini Pandolfi. It uses OMRON SCARA robots and advanced vision systems to ensure reagent quality through vertical handling and labelling process of test tubes.
Embracing robotics for SMEs Fourth Quarter 2024, Yaskawa Southern Africa As industries increasingly integrate robotics and automation into their business operations, South Africa’s SMEs are beginning to recognise the benefits of robotics, and want their piece of the pie.
Autonomous robots revolutionise green logistics in warehouses Fourth Quarter 2024, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies In 2007, Heinrich Amminger and Martin Trummer from Austria had an idea for revolutionising warehouse logistics. They developed the automated small part warehouse – an intelligent and very environment-friendly logistics system that is winning an increasing number of customers for Ylog, a startup company.
Diving robot cleans up canals Third Quarter 2024, Beckhoff Automation Around 70% of the waste in water sinks to the bottom of the ocean or decomposes into micro and nanoplastics, amounting to tens of millions of tons. So the European Horizon Maelstrom research project put together an international research team and developed the Robotic Seabed Cleaning Platform.
Automating precision tasks Second Quarter 2024 A new low-cost modular robotics kit from motion plastics manufacturer, igus, makes automation extremely easy and affordable for manufacturing companies in South Africa.
The importance of precision and accuracy in manufacturing robotics Second Quarter 2024 When it comes to robotics and automation in the manufacturing industry, precision and accuracy are crucial for seamless operations. Jan ‘t Hart, national sales manager of Yaskawa South Africa, details what goes into ensuring precision as a leading manufacturer of industrial robots.
Caster for service robot applications First Quarter 2024 As part of a drive to get robots into more workplaces, operating side by side with humans, a team of expert development engineers at NSK has come up with a novel way to improve the mobility of cobots.
Future-proofing SMEs with cobots Fourth Quarter 2023, Omron Electronics Many countries around the world are likely to experience skill shortages over the coming decade, especially technical specialists. At the same time, product lifecycles are becoming shorter. Collaborative robots are easy to set up, and offer a quick and cost-effective solution.
Automating screw assembly using AI Second Quarter 2023 Screw assembly is a key process in all production industries. In essence, it creates a secure connection between two or more parts, using one or more screws. What sounds simple is, in practice, extremely complex.
Connecting robot accessories to any industrial or factory network Second Quarter 2023 Robots need accessories to work efficiently. But what’s the easiest way to connect the accessories to factory networks? The easiest way is to use HMS Networks’ ready-made Anybus products, as RSP discovered.
An innovative cobot Second Quarter 2023, DNH Technologies The Franka Emika Production 3 is a highly innovative collaborative robot that is playing a key role in shaping the future of smart factories.
How Danone SA pulled off its new automated palletising system Second Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice When Yaskawa Southern Africa was contacted about Danone’s new automation project in Boksburg, the industrial robotics manufacturer teamed up with one of its preferred suppliers, Tectra Automation to offer a turnkey solution.
Robot breaks world record Second Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice An untethered robot invented at the Oregon State University (OSU) College of Engineering and manufactured by OSU spinout company, Agility Robotics, has established a Guinness World Record for the fastest ...
Automated palletising system Second Quarter 2023 Danone Boksburg sought a solution that would automate its manually operated palletising process. Tectra Automation was awarded the contract, and successfully designed, supplied, installed and commissioned ...
First sanitisation robots in South Africa First Quarter 2023, Omron Electronics Patient and healthcare worker safety in South African hospitals is set to reach a new level of excellence with the launch of the revolutionary HERO21 robotic sanitisation system.
How Toyota SA navigated severe flooding First Quarter 2023
On 18 April 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster when heavy rainfall led to severe flooding and landslides in KwaZulu-Natal, causing the death of 448 people and destroying ...
Marine robots for extra-terrestrial oceans First Quarter 2023
Scientists at the University of Bristol have drawn on the design and life of a mysterious zooplankton to develop underwater robots.
These robotic units, called RoboSalps, after their animal namesakes, ...
Bipedal robot breaks Guinness record Fourth Quarter 2022, Editor's Choice
Unlike a human sprinter, Cassie has bird type legs like an ostrich, with knees that bend backwards. The robot does not have a vision system and operates without cameras or external sensors, essentially ...
