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Articles Tagged with ''automation technology''

Autonomous Robot Transportation
Material Handling

How Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors Boost Efficiency of Mobile Robots

Chuck Cobb_PFlow
Chuck Cobb
Dan Hext_PFlow
Dan Hext
January 30, 2025

Combining vertical reciprocating conveyors with automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots can serve as an efficient, safe and cost-effective solution for accessing taller racking, pick modules, mezzanines and multiple floor levels in warehouses or production environments.


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People News

International Society of Automation Names 2025 Leadership

January 27, 2025

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its leadership for the term beginning Jan. 1.


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Recapping 2024’s Top Trends in Food Manufacturing

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
December 19, 2024

FOOD ENGINEERING Editors Derrick Teal and Alyse Thompson-Richards and Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Editor Kelley Rodriguez discuss the major trends affecting food manufacturing in 2024 and what they expect to see in 2025. They cover food safety, automation, sustainability, mergers & acquisitions, and more.


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The Human in the Loop: Maximizing Opportunities for Robotics and Automation

Mark Gearing_Domino
Mark Gearing
Peter Williamson_Automate UK
Peter Williamson
December 13, 2024

Knowing how to get started and where to integrate new systems is key to success, as is having a balanced approach that values human expertise alongside technological development.


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manufacturing automation

Understanding the Human-Centric Benefits of Automation in Food Manufacturing

Claire Fallon_ISA
Claire Fallon
December 4, 2024

Many manufacturers are implementing new advancements in automation technology, from artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twins to robotics. But automation depends on people to make the world a better place.


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Flexiv Robotics Shaping Fish Fillet
Case Study

Flexiv Develops Robotics Solution for Shaping Fish Fillets

September 30, 2024

Fully automated by the Rizon 4 adaptive robot, the solution utilizes a combination of computer vision and force-control to identify and shape breaded fish fillets, so that consumers receive portions of a uniform size and shape.


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Software/Devices

Beckhoff Introduces EL8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal

August 5, 2024

With up to 12 signal interfaces and nine signal types in one terminal, the multi-interface is ideal for numerous applications.


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packaging robots

How Small Manufacturers are Building a Business Case for Robotics

Smaller manufacturers are the fastest-growing area of industrial robotics today, driven by the need for new collaborative robotics systems.
Louis Columbus_DELMIA
Louis Columbus
April 23, 2024

Automation and robotics allow small manufacturers to compete, win more deals and solidify customer relationships as effectively as their larger competitors.


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FOOD ENGINEERING’s Top 10 New Plant Products of 2023

These are the manufacturing plant products that you, the readers, were most interested in throughout the past year.
December 28, 2023

These Are The Manufacturing Plant Products That You, The Readers, Were Most Interested In Throughout The Past Year.


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CASE STUDY

New Markets Open up for Robotic Picking Applications

The combination of advanced imaging, robotics and flexible, end-of-arm grippers allows an Israel-based food producer to automate pick-and-place operations for irregularly shaped foods.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
October 13, 2023

The combination of advanced imaging, robotics and flexible, end-of-arm grippers allows an Israel-based food producer to automate pick-and-place operations for irregularly shaped foods.


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