Researchers Create Double-SCARA Parallel Robot July 15, 2013 MONTREAL—Canadian researchers have invented a double-SCARA parallel robot that is more rigid and has a larger work envelope than a standard SCARA. Read More
Motion Control: Rigid vs. Flexible "If production volume is high, that points to rigid automation."—Chris Knudsen, Yaskawa America Inc. John Sprovieri July 1, 2013 When specifying a motion control system for, say, a pick-and-place application on an automated assembly line, engineers have two choices.Read More
Vision-Guided Robot Assembles Plastic Parts January 10, 2013 LETCHWORTH, UK—Engineers at systems integrator Alphr Technology have developed a vision-guided robotic automation system to assemble plastic spigots. Read More
Automation Profiles: Robots Help Philips Shave Assembly Costs John Sprovieri June 1, 2012 Flexible feeders are the key to a future-proof assembly system.Read More