Tagged: robotics
How Faster Robot Cycle Times Increase Cable Wear and Downtime
Introduction — The Push for Faster Throughput Across Canadian manufacturing sectors—automotive, food processing, and advanced fabrication alike—pressure to increase throughput continues to intensify. Shorter takt times and higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) targets have...
Why Robot Cables Fail in High-Complexity Motion Applications
By Shizu Yamaguchi Industrial robots are evolving rapidly. Modern systems operate at higher speeds, execute more complex paths, and handle increasing payload demands. In automotive and other manufacturing environments across Canada, it is now...
How does the 7th axis extend the range of a welding robot?
By Adriana Glazer (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) In this article, we will discuss how the application range of a cobot can be expanded with the use of drylin® ZLW, the so-called “7th axis”. The example...
What is Low Cost Automation and what do I get for my money?
By Adriana Glazer (Rewritten by Shizu Yamaguchi) The name “low cost automation” (LCA) says it all. By definition, this concept focuses on generating the maximum possible benefit while working with limited resources. Complexity vs....
Automated Vending Solutions – Reduce Costs with the Right Robot
By Adriana Glazer (Revised by Shizu Yamaguchi) Modern vending machines are evolving beyond simple product drops and coin mechanisms. Today’s automated dispensers require precise, reliable robotics to handle complex pick-and-place operations while maintaining cost...
The overlooked sustainability benefits hidden inside modern robotics
Adriana Glazer | 18. June 2021 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) For years, robots have been considered drivers of productivity and efficiency. Automation continues to be implemented in more and more environments. Integration of industrial...
Six advantages of automation for SMEs
Adriana Glazer | June 24, 2021 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Although robotics and automation offer advantages for customers, employees, and production processes, they are still viewed critically by many SMEs. Entering automation can require...