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    Reimagining the Factory Floor with Robots

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Smaller, lighter weight, smart industrial robots and cobots are reshaping the manufacturing landscape. Here are five of the latest arrivals in this space.
    Cabe Atwell
    Related To: Electronic Design
    Antaira Technologies
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    Antaira Technologies Ethernet Switches

    Vision-guided robots (VGRs) are common in manufacturing warehouses. Advances in 2D and 3D cameras have only improved the technology. But could it be even better? Antaira Technologies’ Henry Martel believes so. Martel explained that incorporating a vision system into industrial robots has numerous benefits, such as allowing a robot to “see” so it can precisely sort, move, or weld various parts; flexibility; and increased safety by reducing on-site accidents.

    Adding vision to robots requires one or more cameras. One needs to be mounted on the robotic arm to act as its eye. Others are placed in the working cell to capture more visual data and make up for the limitations of the arm-mounted camera. Martel also points out the importance of industrial Ethernet switches in robot vision systems. They’re required to create an embedded Ethernet network within the robot and enable the robot’s parts to communicate with each other. The switches can handle image data, too, suiting them for VGRs.

    According to Martel, Antaira’s Ethernet switches fit well into industrial robots due the company's DIN-rail design. This allows them to fit easily next to power supplies, contactors, or relays. They’re currently being used in robots and cobots in agriculture, auto manufacturing, and material handling.

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    What you’ll learn

    • Different types of industrial robots
    • Potential applications targeted by the latest robots.

    Industrial robots are transformative machines that have revolutionized the industrial and manufacturing landscape. These mechanical marvels are designed to perform a wide range of tasks, from repetitive assembly-line operations to highly precise, intricate actions such as placing SMEs on PCBs.

    They have reshaped industry by enhancing efficiency and productivity, while reducing costs and risks associated with human errors. In this roundup, we’ll look at some of the latest industrial robots and technologies to hit the market:

    • ABB IRB 1010
    • Techman Robot TM20 Robotic Arm
    • Cincoze DS-1300
    • Cogniteam Nimbus + 634AI MAESTRO
    • Antaira Technologies Ethernet Switches

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