Articles Tagged with ''automation''

Beckhoff Automation has announced the incorporation of comprehensive image processing capabilities into its PC-based control system with new TwinCAT Vision software.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program, the domestic baking industry consumes an estimated $800 million worth of purchased fuels and electricity per year, as noted in its guide, "Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for the Baking Industry" (Nov. 2016 update, available on www.energystar.gov).

Honeywell has announced the rebranding of its Intelligrated business, changing the name to Honeywell Intelligrated and revealing a new logo.

Soft Robotics Inc, which has built a fundamentally new class of robotic grippers, has announced the release of its expanded and upgraded Soft Robotics Development Kit; SRDK 2.0.

Stäubli will showcase a variety of industry-defining products, including its new TX2 line of collaborative robots, at the PACK EXPO trade show (booth #S5956) in Las Vegas September 25-27. 

Automation and robotics are helping snack food producers and bakery businesses keep pace with a new generation of consumers.

SUN Automation Group, a leading global provider of customer-centric innovations to the corrugated industry, has announced the addition of new talent to its leadership team.

Suppliers continue to improve the wide range of equipment available for warehouse management—from lift trucks to autonomous vehicles, mechanized order fulfillment and other automated systems.

The Douglas Axiom case packer utilizes M1iA and M2iA Fanuc robots to orient and collate single-serve cups ensuring precise graphic alignment.

Automation is the key element in the evolution of product handling equipment often seen in the snack and bakery market. Cartoners, case packers, palletizers and similar equipment increase productivity while handling a wide range of packaging styles.