As packaging lines face increasing pressure to run faster, handle more variants, and fit into tighter footprints, automation strategies must balance precision, flexibility, and size. One effective approach is the coordinated use of compact robots integrated with machine vision - an architecture well-suited for highly repeatable tasks like bottle handling and capping.
Topics: Robotics, VIDEOS, Application Examples, Food & Packaging, Bottle Capping, Product Demos
At Oriental Motor, continuous improvements are part of our process. This article takes a deep look at functional updates of our popular BLH Series drivers, how they differentiate from existing drivers, and how they can improve functionality and performance.
Topics: Torque Limit (Push Motion, Tension Control), Robotics, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Software, Bottle Capping, AGV/AMR
In high-volume manufacturing, every second matters. Although traditional SCARA robots have been a staple in assembly and material handling, their limited rotational range can often cause delays that can keep them from maximizing throughput.
Topics: Robotics, Absolute Positioning, Alphastep Hybrid Control, VIDEOS, Application Examples, New Product Introductions
Building a robot is not easy. Programming a robot can be even more challenging without user-friendly software. In this article, I'll explain a few of the MRC Studio's most useful features and demonstrate how the Robot Vision Calibration function can help reduce costs for your vision-enabled robots.
Topics: Robotics, Software, Application Examples, Case Studies, Product Demos
Topics: AC Motors, Stepper Motors, Robotics, Linear Actuators, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Vertical Lifts, Application Examples, Service Life, Medical, AGV/AMR, Laboratory
In the factories of the future, wireless motion control will offer unprecedented flexibility for mobile machines and space-constrained applications. This comprehensive guide walks engineers through implementing wireless motion control using Oriental Motor's AZ Series Ethernet Type mini Driver, eliminating cables while maintaining precise motion control.
Topics: Stepper Motors, Robotics, Alphastep Hybrid Control, VIDEOS, Software, Network, Product Demos
Interested in industrial robots but not sure where to start? Learn how Oriental Motor's compact and easy-to-use small industrial robots, robot controllers, and software can help simplify robotic automation.
Topics: Stepper Motors, Robotics, Absolute Positioning, Alphastep Hybrid Control, Linear Actuators, VIDEOS, Software, Application Examples, New Product Introductions, XYZ/Cartesian/Gantry
The popularity of micro linear actuators has been steadily increasing, driven by the need to increase productivity in confined spaces. To help meet the demand of the miniaturization trend, Oriental Motor has developed a compact linear actuator that can be attached to an off-the-shelf stepper motor.
Topics: Stepper Motors, Robotics, Linear Actuators, VIDEOS, Application Examples, New Product Introductions, Medical
An end effector, such as an electric gripper, is an essential part of industrial robots. More importantly, using the right gripper for the load being transferred prevents damage while improving automation efficiency. In this article, we share how one system integrator has successfully adopted an electric gripper for one of their articulated robots.
Topics: Robotics, Absolute Positioning, Alphastep Hybrid Control, Linear Actuators, VIDEOS, Application Examples, Medical, Food & Packaging, Case Studies
The growing demand for semiconductors, driven by technological advancements like AI, IoT, and robotics, makes it crucial to handle these delicate wafers efficiently and precisely. In this article, we will explain how unified features from a family of motors and actuators can simplify automation for semiconductor wafer manufacturing.
Topics: Stepper Motors, Robotics, Absolute Positioning, Alphastep Hybrid Control, Linear Actuators, VIDEOS, Vertical Lifts, Application Examples, Wafer Handling, Semiconductors