The Motoman Robotics Division of Yakasawa America has announced the expansion of its HC-series portfolio. The HC10DTP and HC20DTP models are six-axis collaborative robots (cobots) that can be utilised in food material handling, assembly and packaging, to name a few. These tools allow for hand-guided programming, allowing users to direct teach points even without a pendant. The ISO standard tool flange and electrical connections enable a plug and play approach for easy deployment. Through … [Read more...] about Yakasawa rolls out new plug-and-play cobots
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Harpak-ULMA partners with FANUC America for digital transformation in food packaging, manufacturing
Harpak-ULMA announced that it will go into a partnership with FANUC America to improve robotics, automation and software solutions. Harpak-ULMA will be showcasing FANUC’s products in their customer experience centers (CXE) beginning December 2021. Participants during the PACK EXPO 2021 event though can test and experience the demo unit for themselves. What will be incorporated in the packing and production facilities is state-of-the-art smart thermoforming machines. These utilise Allen … [Read more...] about Harpak-ULMA partners with FANUC America for digital transformation in food packaging, manufacturing
Acquisition of ICA Automation by Tomahawk Automation Solutions announced
ICA Automation is set to join Tomahawk Manufacturing, through its acquisition by the latter’s subsidiary, Tomahawk Automation Solutions. Georgia-based ICA Automation provides innovative automation solutions and robotic technologies that are adopted by food processing and industrial clients. This news comes from Tomahawk Automation Solutions releasing the new Robotic Pack-Off system (RPO), a state-of-the-art robotics system that improves safety and lower production costs. It can pick and place … [Read more...] about Acquisition of ICA Automation by Tomahawk Automation Solutions announced
