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Chris Caldwell

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Posted: 2/21/2024 1:57:14 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Collaborative, Maintenance

Promises of zero maintenance for extended periods from some robot manufacturers may sound good, but are these claims accurate? The answer is, NO! Robot and cobot owners should expect to perform encoder battery replacement and regularly inspect robots as prescribed. So, buyer beware! With this in mind, there are key maintenance concepts robot buyers should consider for maximum return on investment before making a purchase. Read More

Posted: 10/24/2023 12:33:45 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Manufacturing, New Technologies

As the growth for fulfillment warehouses, ecommerce and third-party logistics skyrockets and unique customer demands evolve, companies are exploring dark warehouses – fully automated, “lights-out” facilities that use intelligent, interconnected devices to operate without human labor. Much in part to labor availability, cost-benefit analysis, technological advancements and more, the shift toward these facilities continues. Read More

Posted: 8/30/2023 12:29:55 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Automotive, Manufacturing, New Industries

To effectively support the work that is required to bring BEVs to fruition, robots and their peripherals are being implemented to aid multiple applications. High on the list for car manufacturers to automate are the many tasks associated with EV battery production. From assembly and dispensing to screw driving and more, robots are ideal for completing many core applications required to facilitate consistent throughput. Read More

Posted: 6/20/2023 12:56:28 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Collaborative, Handling, Palletizing

With over 80% of goods in the United States shipped via pallet during their product life cycle, more companies are looking to robotic palletizing as a first step into robotic automation. Ideal for streamlining operations, palletizing is one of the easiest tasks to automate. Also, robotic palletizing helps alleviate most activity types that made OSHA’s top-injury list for workers, giving companies a “win-win” solution. Read More

Posted: 1/30/2023 2:38:27 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Food & Beverage, Handling, New Industries, Packaging, Palletizing

The need for year-round, high-quality crop yield (within a minimal time frame using lower costs and natural resources) is quickly becoming the new standard in the agricultural industry. Providing convenient access to fresh produce in urban areas, smart greenhouses and indoor vertical farms integrated with technologies, including robotics, are meeting these challenges head-on while providing a range of productivity gains. Read More
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