Articles Tagged with ''sensors for automation''

Numerous options are available to protect workers from hazardous machinery.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Airbus’ new assembly line in Hamburg, Germany.

Rugged data acquisition technology helps a manufacturer design more reliable rock-crushing equipment.

Torque, pressure and temperature sensors are playing a key role in designing new power trains for zero-emission airplanes.

A process monitoring system guarantees the functionality of mixing nozzles produced on automated assembly line.

APEX, NC—ATI Industrial Automation, a provider of robotic tooling and sensing technology, has announced that its multiaxis force and torque (F/T) sensors are now compatible with FANUC’s robots and force control software. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications.

Next-gen sensors are robust and easy to install.

KYOYO, Japan—Researchers in Japan have developed a soft robotic microfinger that enables interaction with insects through tactile sensing.

In May, BMW’s assembly plant in Munich celebrated its 100th anniversary. Spanning nearly 5.4 million square feet and employing some 7,800 people, the factory assembles 1,000 cars and 2,000 engines daily. 

Automation Assembly tasks often present challenges! A lot happens in a small space - fast cycle times and high-quality finished product is paramount. Schunk offers some suggestions for common challenges.