Getting Started with Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Beginner’s Guide
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Getting Started with Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Beginner’s Guide

The world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) is rapidly growing and provides businesses with a range of exciting opportunities to streamline processes and increase operational efficiency. If you are just getting started with mobile robots, it can seem daunting to know where to begin. Fortunately, this article will provide you with the necessary guidance, from identifying the best application for your business to understanding key considerations when choosing a robot, and common mistakes when deploying AMRs. By the end of this article, you will be well on your way to implementing an effective AMR strategy that will maximize results for your business.

RS Offers Omron’s Advanced Suite of Traceability 4.0 Solutions for Industry 4.0 Applications
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RS Offers Omron’s Advanced Suite of Traceability 4.0 Solutions for Industry 4.0 Applications

RS now offers Omron’s advanced suite of Traceability 4.0 solutions for Industry 4.0 applications. Traceability allows manufacturers to track and share information about products as they move throughout the supply chain from production and processing to distribution. It’s essential for providing quality, safety, and compliance and can also help manufacturers improve efficiency and strengthen their brand.

Festo Launches New HPPF Diminutive Flat Parallel Gripper for Space-Constrained Applications
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Festo Launches New HPPF Diminutive Flat Parallel Gripper for Space-Constrained Applications

Thanks to manufacturing innovations achieved on a new production line, Festo’s HPPF diminutive flat parallel gripper not only delivers great force in tight spaces, it’s also extremely well-priced. HPPF ranges from 19 mm to 41 mm among its four sizes: 8, 12, 16, and 20. The stroke ranges from a narrow 8 mm to a wide 80 mm, with gripping forces from 60 N to 377 N. These specs make the new HPPF ideal for space-constrained applications in small parts and electronics assembly.

Schneider Electric Launches New R&D and Testing Facility in Quebec to Support the Global Digital Buildings’ Sector
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Schneider Electric Launches New R&D and Testing Facility in Quebec to Support the Global Digital Buildings’ Sector

Schneider Electric has recently announced the grand opening of the Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal. This new lab is set to advance innovation in R&D and testing for digital building applications for the global market.   Centrally located in Montreal’s Marconi district in the “Mile Ex” – an area known for the inception and advancement of local tech and AI businesses, as well as cutting-edge architecture and design studios – Schneider Electric’s new facility is an important extension of this ecosystem of innovation.

Omron Hosts OmronOPEN 2023: Unveiling the Future of Automation Technology
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Omron Hosts OmronOPEN 2023: Unveiling the Future of Automation Technology

The OmronOPEN event returns to deliver unique industry expertise and technology solutions to automation professionals. This two-day, multi-location event offers customers and partners access to cutting-edge technology, application knowledge and industry insights. Omron Automation Americas is hosting OmronOPEN 2023 at four locations throughout the Americas; Chicago, Dallas, New England, and Detroit. Attendees will have the opportunity to see first-hand how Omron’s innovative-automation commitment propels companies to solve today’s automation challenges and prepare for tomorrows demands.

Eaton Advances the Energy Transition and Boosts Education Partnerships With New Montreal Innovation Center
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Eaton Advances the Energy Transition and Boosts Education Partnerships With New Montreal Innovation Center

Eaton has recently announced the opening of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec, following nearly four decades of developing cutting-edge software in the region. At the 35,000-square-foot space, Eaton will accelerate the research and development of distributed energy resource (DER) technologies enabling sustainable electricity for buildings, homes, industry and the electric grid. Eaton is bringing approximately 150 highly specialized jobs to Brossard, creating a local hub for power industry professionals with plans to grow in the region.

How the Latest Handheld Barcode Reader is Making It Easy for Users to Overcome Traceability Challenges
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How the Latest Handheld Barcode Reader is Making It Easy for Users to Overcome Traceability Challenges

There are a variety of challenges that manufacturers face when trying to efficiently use traceability technology. Difficult to read direct part marks can hinder the performance of traceability in a production process. The V460 is an advanced barcode reading device that has set a new standard for reading capabilities. It can read all types of barcodes, including these challenging direct part marks and small Barcode labels that have been previously difficult to decode.

Functionality and Applications of Contactors
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Functionality and Applications of Contactors

Contactors play a crucial role in electrical circuit systems, allowing for effective control and management of electrical power. This blog post delves into the basics of contactors, their applications, and how they operate in electrical circuits. What is a contactor? A contactor is an electrically controlled switching device, designed for repeatedly opening and closing circuits. They are predominantly used in high current-carrying applications, distinguishing them from standard relays that function similarly but in low current scenarios.

Siemens Webinar: Drives and Main Circuit Dimensioning in One Tool
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Siemens Webinar: Drives and Main Circuit Dimensioning in One Tool

How can you integrate a drive configuration into the main circuit Today, the drives can be designed in the TIA Selection Tool according to the application. However, the embedding in a higher-level main current view was missing until now. The latest update now makes this possible. Plan your control cabinet’s electrical system from the top feed to the bottom drive. Other aspects such as controls and other consumers are integrated as usual. In this webinar, experts from Siemens will introduce you to the new functions.

EUCHNER: CKS2 – The Safe Key for Automated Intralogistics Processes
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EUCHNER: CKS2 – The Safe Key for Automated Intralogistics Processes

Consider a highly automated logistics center with fenced-in robots and storage and retrieval machines, conveyor systems and pallets as far as the eye can see. How can companies keep their employees safe from accidents inside the warehouse while maintaining a smooth material flow? EUCHNER promises that its new CKS2 key system will greatly simplify handling for safe starting or stopping of dangerous machine movements. Intralogistics system integrators benefit from a highly flexible, customizable and scalable system that does away with complicated key exchange boxes.

Transforming Manufacturing Processes with AMRs: Boosting Efficiency and Adaptability
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Transforming Manufacturing Processes with AMRs: Boosting Efficiency and Adaptability

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to optimize their manufacturing processes. One technology that has gained significant traction is the implementation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). These versatile machines offer a wide range of benefits, empowering companies to transform their manufacturing operations and stay ahead of the competition. Let’s explore the ways in which AMRs can revolutionize manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, and foster adaptability.

ADM Toronto 2023
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ADM Toronto 2023: Beckhoff to Showcase Cabinetless Machine Control, Adaptive Automation, and New Vision

At Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo (ADM) Toronto 2023, Beckhoff will showcase Canadian market providers in packaging, food and beverage processing, pharma and beyond how to automate what’s next. Visitors to Beckhoff booth #1205 will discover many revolutionary solutions in intelligent motion control and mechatronics as well as a wide range of Industrial PC (IPC), EtherCAT I/O, drive technology, vision, and more.

What Are Control Circuit Devices? Noark Electric Explains
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What Are Control Circuit Devices? Noark Electric Explains

A Control Circuit Device regulates and manages the operation of an electrical circuit by turning on or off the circuit. The control device regulates or limits the condition within the circuit by controlling the voltage and current.  Examples of control circuit devices used are switches, solenoids, and relays. Noark is a reliable manufacturer of high-quality circuit control devices used in a wide range of industrial and motor applications. Learn more about circuit control devices and how you can partner with Noark.

Noark Electric Explains How Motor Contactors Work: A 101 Guide
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Noark Electric Explains How Motor Contactors Work: A 101 Guide

Motor contactors are electrical switches used as means of control, connecting or disconnecting electric motors and other load devices to the power supply. They are typically designed for normally open contacts, which ensures the load disconnects whenever the coil of the contactor de-energizes. Because this interrupts heavy motor currents, arcing must be suppressed and controlled with an arc extinguishing device, which functions alongside the contactor’s electromagnetic and control systems.