Everything you need to know about various types of automation and their role in modern manufacturing systems.
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The manufacturing industry (largely) welcomed artificial intelligence with open arms. Less of the dull, dirty, and dangerous? Say no more. Planning for mechanical assemblies still requires more than scratching out some sketches, of course — it’s a complex conundrum that means dealing with arbitrary 3D shapes and highly constrained motion required for real-world assemblies.
In this welding application, IKNOWHOW uses the Photoneo PhoXi 3D Scanner to navigate a robot safely and avoid obstacles in their welding application.
This article highlights the challenges that led the company to look for an automated measuring system to inspect their cockpits inline, their customer’s requirements for initiating production for new car models, and their discovery of Creaform’s technology, the MetraSCAN 3D-R.
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In-building robots solve the package problem in multi-dwelling buildings with a fully automated doorstep delivery system.
While automated manufacturing is ubiquitous today, it was once a nascent field birthed by inventors such as Oliver Evans, who is credited with creating the first fully automated industrial process, in flour mill he built and gradually automated in the late 1700s.
This article taps into discussing problems met by retailers and ways in which they can be solved with robotic automation.
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Building automation solutions can help reduce a building’s carbon footprint, optimize energy consumption, improve maintenance scheduling, make better use of available space, and reduce waste and operating costs.
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Bin picking of metal parts in challenging industrial environments and light conditions requires robust 3D vision combined with clever robotic intelligence software. SEMA Maschinenbau GmbH uses Photoneo technology for this kind of project.
A car rental company uses the Photoneo 3D camera MotionCam-3D to inspect and identify defects on rental cars.
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Developing a tool that evaluates button and switch devices from both hardware (through physical input) and software perspectives is the next logical step in the evolution of device testing automation.
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Get inspired by 3 innovative applications that allowed Trivium to keep their can production line running by 3D printing replacement parts and molds.
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In this episode, we talk about how researchers are developing a sticker that can conduct ultrasound tests along with a machine learning powered robotic solution for choosing chemical proteins when developing new drugs and biofuels or recycling plastics.
Real-time 3D model creation in motion with Photoneo’s MotionCam-3D enables automated sandblasting/painting of large objects without interruption.
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In a highly competitive environment, retailers are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to boost efficiency and run their businesses more effectively. AI-powered robots are transforming the retail sector by optimizing pricing strategies, inventory management, and more.
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