The raw materials of mechatronics are basic. Silicon based processors and power semiconductors are among the primary building blocks of the electronic side of mechatronics. As with most things electronic, the more we use the lower the cost over time. Over the last few years the power of processors used in motor control applications has […]
Energy, Cost and Responsiblity
Energy conservation is on many people’s minds these days, and that’s a good thing. Thinking about the problem, doing some research and listening to what people are saying about the various manifestations of energy usage helps us to make better decisions as individuals. But it’s not helpful when the terms aren’t defined. So let’s take […]
Honda Tests 49 Foot Robot
TORRANCE, Calif.–Honda (http://www.honda.com) will test its unique Rose Parade float as part of a rehearsal of the parade’s opening show, conducted for media and invited guests in Pasadena, Calif., revealing the float design and giving parade fans a glimpse of this year’s event. Honda’s Rose Parade float, a 49-foot replica of Honda’s ASIMO humanoid robot, […]
PTC® Selected as Key Sponsor for FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Program
MANCHESTER, N.H.–FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators and engineers, and PTC®, The Product Development Company®, announced today that PTC has agreed to a three-year sponsorship of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program. As the CAD and Collaboration sponsor, PTC will provide […]
AeroVironment Gets Cramer’s and Italian DOD’s Recommendations
Other UAV providers also recommended Almost all industrial robotic providers are tanking Meanwhile robotic surgical successes are keeping Intuitive Surgical, MAKO and researchers busy
Expert forum on the future of Service Robotics
The Lauffen, Germany based clamping and gripping specialist SCHUNK will be holding a new edition of the Service Robotics Expert Days on February 18th and 19th, 2009. The international expert forum will be attended by leading authorities in the field, bringing together experts from all around the world. A wide range of presentations in English […]
Robotic Companies Hit Hard By Recession
iRobot cuts 10% of workforce Toyota delays new US Prius plant Fujitsu sees slow 2009 as demand weakens
Sex With Robots? Sooner Than You Might Think!
Meet Aiko – a robot who not only looks feminine and sexy but also does household tasks and accounts Intl. Computer Games Assoc President, A.I. expert, and author of “Love and Sex with Robots,” David Levy, says that in a few years everyone will be having sex with robots
The Tools, They are a Changing’
(regarding the title, just think Bob Dylan’s “The Times They are a Changin”) Just as Computer Aided Design, CAD, has revolutionized the design process, it is growing in capability and impacting many other arenas of engineering. The first major extensions to CAD were integration of Finite Element Analysis, the ability to analyze loads on the […]
Bailout Approved: Automakers get $17.4B in loans
Toyota slashes earnings forecast to reflect $34 billion in reduced sales .Industrial robot providers and associated business stocks tanking and 9-month orders are down
Mission: Efficiency
Think-tank for mechatronics and miniaturization How do machinery and equipment manufacturers keep up with worldwide competition? With (energy) efficient solutions! “Mechatronics, miniaturization, piezo technology and systems technology are catchwords which aren’t just pointing the way towards more efficiency in emerging business areas like photovoltaic”, says Dr. Eberhard Veit, chairman of the board of directors at […]
Yokogawa’s DLM2000 Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
Tokyo, Japan-Yokogawa Electric Corporation releases the new DLM2000 series of mid-range mixed signal oscilloscopes (MSOs). DLM2000 series mid-range oscilloscopes are compact, lightweight, and inexpensive. As such they present a new direction for mixed signal oscilloscopes, meeting customer needs in the increasingly digitized mechatronics and electronics fields. In the 200 MHz to 500 MHz bandwidth range, […]
Intelligent Automation Trio
When it comes to repositioning small parts quickly and flexibly, the combined tripod camera system really hits the mark. This complete solution from Festo, consisting of robotic controller, high-speed camera and fast electric drives, is delivered as a ready-to-install subsystem, thus saving both time and money.
Does More Simulation Mean Companies Profit More From Its Use?
BOSTON, MA — Increasing product complexity combined with the ever pressing market pressures to develop these products faster and cheaper requires new ways of exploring product performance. A recent report by Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), “Engineering Evolved: Getting Mechatronics Performance Right the First Time,” finds that an increasing number of companies are […]
KUKA Robotics Introduces New Food Series Robots
The new KUKA Food Series Option is available on a variety of robots designed for packaging and palletizing application, including KR 40 PA, KR 50 PA, KR 100-2 PA, KR 180-2, PA & KR 150. These units offer robotic solutions from 2-axis packaging, 4-axis palletizing, and 6-axis palletizing & handling. A significant feature of the […]
NSK’s MCH Series Monocarrier Actuator
Franklin, Indiana – NSK’s MCH Series Monocarrier linear actuator aids in streamlining the design and assembly of many automation applications, including assembly and inspection equipment and equipment transportation. MCH Monocarriers feature super-high rigidity and also offer long-term, maintenance free-operation.
Robot Jumps Like a Grasshopper and Rolls Like a Ball
The ‘Jollbot’ has been created by Rhodri Armour, a PhD student from the University of Bath. It’s hoped his creation, which can jump over obstacles and roll over smoother terrain, could be used for space exploration or land survey work in the future. One of the major challenges that face robots designed for space exploration […]
Robotics Continue Their Advance
The robot world continues it advance. No, I’m not expecting them to unite or something weird, at least, not in the near future. But the technology continues to amaze. The hexapod robotic platform introduced by Cincinnati Milacron for advanced machining actually came from Dr. Del Tesar at the University of Texas at Austin. The robot […]
Watch this fast-moving robot climb stairs
Glass-handling robot wins robot of the year award
That little thing center bottom is a human! Robot is used to safely transport and handle LCD panes
Industrial Robots Get Leaner
Narrowing width, adding more degrees of freedom, and speeding up movements
Progress In Europe
The SPS Drives show in Nuremberg Germany is one of the best attended shows in the world. And one of the reasons why has to the with the outstanding technical effort and preparation that all the vendors put forward. Demonstration systems are sophisticated and perform flawlessly. Exhibitor personnel are all very professional and technically astute. […]