The multi-talent in automation >
The electronics engineer A. M. Barrett Jr. invented the first automated guided vehicle in the 1950s. Today, automated guided vehicles bring value to the most shifting applications.
Linear and Rotary Actuators: What is the Difference? >
Usually, in discussion about these terms, we tie in the word actuator – so more precisely, what is the difference between a linear actuator vs a rotary actuator? Linear actuators, in essence, move something along a straight line, usually back and…
What is what in the driverless world? >
Rapid development in the industry makes this a hard question to answer. Join us for a ride in a world full of acronyms and expressions.
The basics of automated guided vehicles >
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are designed to move materials in factories and goods in warehouses. They are more friendly than manually operated vehicles and more flexible than fixed automation solutions such as conveyor belts.
What are Military Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Products? >
What is COTS? If you want info on COTS, let’s assume you’re somehow related to the defense industry. If you’re looking for info on camping equipment, sorry, but you’re probably in the wrong place… COTS is a term that has been thrown around the…
How Can Defense Equipment Suppliers Enhance Their Products? >
If you are a supplier of components or sub-systems (Tier 2, 3, etc.) into the Global Defense Market, you understand the high standards this industry sets for your products. Exceptional quality, continuous reliability and long-term…
The smart way to smart warehousing >
Smart warehousing gives you a logistics advantage. The gap is closing, but you still have the chance to stay ahead of the competition.
Medicine in our Future - Medical Robots and other Technological Advances >
On November 13, 2017 FDA approved a pill that can digitally track if a patient has taken their medication. The pill is called “Abilify MyCite” and is used to make sure that patients with conditions such as schizophrenia have actually…
Catch the future while you can >
The fourth industrial revolution is taking place in factories worldwide. Catch the future while you can by taking a deeper look at smart mobile robots.
Speeding up installation of smart mobile robots >
Cut down the installation time for smart mobile robots by 25 percent? New software for layout fine-tuning and automated verification make it possible.
Types of Linear Actuators >
Last time in our Block and Tackle Series on “What is a Linear Actuator?” we identified the general types of mechanisms that are used to move loads in a straight line. Today’s blog expands on that just a bit with a few more details on the…
