When a leading caulk manufacturer decided to tackle labor shortages and inefficiencies at the end of their production line,...

The workforce in manufacturing is aging rapidly. Baby Boomers, who make up a significant portion of the industrial labor force,...

Robotiq CEO Samuel Bouchard dives into how a regional snack manufacturer leveraged automation to overcome labor challenges,...

Robotiq CEO Samuel Bouchard sat down with Josh Davis, senior channel sales manager, to discuss a leading meat producer’s...

Pallet conveyors are a fundamental component in material handling and end of line operations. Choosing the right conveyor can...

Automation and robotics are two different, but closely related concepts. Both are part of the daily life of companies in...

Palletizing is a critical process in industries worldwide, where products are stacked and secured onto pallets for shipping or...

Palletizing is the process of stacking products onto pallets for storage or transportation. It can be done manually, where...

Whether you are manually palletizing or using an automated system, you want to ensure you're using the right palletizing...

Did you know that 80% of all goods are transported on a pallet at some point in their journey?

If you're relying on manual...

Nutriset Group, a pioneer in the fight against malnutrition, is committed to both employee well-being and operational...

Ornua, a leading Irish dairy cooperative, wasn't churning out the efficiency they desired. Their manual palletizing process,...

As we navigate through 2024, forward-thinking manufacturers are setting their sights on the horizon, anticipating the economic...

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the business environment has pushed manufacturers to evaluate (or reevaluate) automation....

Understanding the overall cost of palletizing solutions is an important step in the decision making process. This blog...

In the ever-evolving food and beverage production landscape, manufacturing continues its decades-long struggle with job...

The persistent economic challenges facing manufacturing persist with regional inflation, global conflicts, an aging workforce,...

Will Automation Solve the Manufacturing Labor Shortage? The answer is yes. 

People want jobs that require something other than...

As Robotiq's Senior Product Manager, along with our CEO Samuel Bouchard, I am thrilled to present Robotiq’s eBook about the...

Robotiq, a leading innovator in robotics solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its ground-breaking PE20 Palletizer,...

Automation is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector, with palletizing being a key area of focus. However, the path to full...

Ergonomics is a vital consideration in the workplace, especially for the physically demanding task of palletizing.

A poorly...

ISO 8573-1 is an international standard for measuring the quality of compressed air. It's important for robotic palletizing...

When you're looking to automate your end of line process with a palletizing solution, there are a variety of options available...

There are a lot of factors to consider when you are designing a palletizing cell. Even small decisions that you make during the...

Robot workers are transforming the way we work. There is no denying that they are here to stay… but this raises some...

Robotic technology is transforming the retail industry. With robots, retailers of all sizes can automate and streamline...

Collaborative robot palletizing can be the perfect tool for improving the productivity of your end-of-line process. Compared to...

Palletizing is a core process for many businesses, but it's not without its difficulties. The impact of some common pallet...

Palletization is a core step in the supply chain process. On the surface, palletizing can seem very simple — you just stack...

Over the past few years, it’s been impossible to ignore the growing trend toward robotic palletizing to solve labor shortage...

Robotic palletizing has become an essential tool for companies in many industries over the last few years. By using robots to...

The use of robots and automation continues to grow at an impressive pace. But what can we expect in 2023? The latest World...

As the dust is settling on the 2020 global pandemic, many workers are finding themselves in a unique position. An abundance of...

For some companies, 2022 has been a promising year. After the global pandemic, the machining and manufacturing industry has...

Robots have come a long way since their early days as big, clunky machines that took up vast spaces in factories.

Today, robots...

The landscape of work and business is constantly changing. Every time a new technology or way of working takes its hold on an...

It's no secret that automation can have a huge impact on the way you do business. But does the cost of automation match the...

CNC machines are amazing tools for creating high-quality parts and products quickly. Some machines are very sophisticated with...

Are there tasks in your business that everyone finds boring? Those tasks that involve just doing the same actions again and...

Do you want your company to adopt robots to improve your job? This may be a good idea… but only if you can convince your boss...

The coffee industry is very competitive. If you're looking for a way to solve labor shortages, speed up your processes, reduce...

When it comes to machine tending automation, the easiest to deploy solutions are almost always those that are simplest.

But...

A machine tending robot can help you automate the process of tending your CNC machine, making it easier and faster to produce...

CNC machines are a staple in many factories and workshops. They are a core technology for creating precision parts and products.

Are you thinking of automating your CNC machine with a machine tending robot? You're almost certainly wondering how much it's...

When a company like yours first wants to adopt robots into the workplace, there can be resistance from employees.

Some people...

Let's be clear. Anyone can automate tasks in their business using robots.

It doesn't matter if you're new to robotics or you're...

Like many people, you are probably always on the lookout for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency in your business.

...

In today's manufacturing industry, automation is becoming more and more commonplace across industries. One application where...

Selecting a screw feeder system for your robotic screwdriving application can be a daunting task. There are various factors to...

When you're looking for an automated assembly machine, there are a lot of different solutions you could choose from. A robot is...

Deploying a robot can seem like a daunting task.

People often think that the process of integrating a robot into a business...

Every machinist knows that machine tending can be a time-consuming and tedious task. Your CNC machines require almost constant...

Automated screwdriving can bring significant benefits to your manufacturing process. But only if you avoid the common failures...

As a pharmaceutical company, you're under constant pressure to improve your manufacturing processes. Part of this involves...

What was our biggest learning about the future of robotics during our recent visit to Automatica 2022?

Manufacturing is one of the most important sectors in any economy. This should come as no surprise to you. As manufacturers, we...

For assembly tasks, semiautomated or manual screwdriving tools have been the norm for years. However, recently robotic...

When it comes to shipping, a lot goes into making sure everything runs smoothly. From the initial order right through to the...

It was the 4th and final day of Automatica 2022 today and we were determined to go out with a bang!

Here at Automatica 2022, we are excited to be showcasing the Robotiq Palletizing Solution… twice!

Today, we had the opportunity to sit down with Samuel Bouchard, CEO of Robotiq.

This is the last day of Automatica! And we're ready for a specatular final day.

We started out with a walk through some of the...

If you're anything like us, then you love learning about new robotics companies. They often have the most fascinating...

This year at Automatica, we are excited to showcase our brand new Robotiq Machine Tending Solution. It's generating a lot of...

It's a sunny day today at Automatica 2022. And time to check out what else the trade fair has on offer! 

Today was a whirlwind of a day at Automatica 2022. We saw so many amazing new technologies and trends in the world of robotics,...

We've had a lot of keen people visiting the Robotiq booth this year. One application that is generating a lot of interest is...

Welcome to Day 2 of Automatica!

With last night's Universal Robots booth party fresh in our minds, we started with a few more...

It's that time again — the time to decide which of the top robotics trends we'll be keeping our eye on during this year's...

The robotics industry has experienced a lot of changes recently. What will drive the industry changes for the next few years?...

Three years ago, I was given by our friends at A3 a cool looking “Automate - Detroit 2021” t-shirt. Just like the caps they...

If you're like most machinists, you are always looking for ways to increase the capacity of your CNC machines and reduce costly...

Automatica is just around the corner — one of the world's biggest and most exciting trade fairs focused on automation and...

If you're like us, you've been eagerly waiting for the return of Automatica.

This world-renowned trade fair is the perfect...

You are receiving raw materials into your facility… all packed onto pallets. How can you make your manual de-palletizing task...

If you're using a cobot to palletize products, you'll want to ensure you're using the right palletizing pattern!

A good...

Which would win in a palletizing race? A human or a robot? The winner of this robot-human test is not as clear as you might...

You watch a video of a palletizing robot online. And you think… isn't that too slow!? What is an acceptable palletizing robot...

Are you looking to improve your palletizing process? Perhaps you are thinking of using pallet automation. You want to ensure...

Do you think that you need super programming skills to program robots? Not so!

If you can play computer games — even simple...

Is there a science behind good palletizing? Yes, there is!

When you understand the science of palletizing, you can improve the...

Are you keen to get started with your first screwdriving robot? The big question on your mind is probably… how do I set the...

How many different types of assembly tasks are there? And which should you automate?

Assembly is one of the most common...

Have you got concerns about programming palletizing robots? A few programming myths can stop good people from getting the most...

Picture your product as it moves down the assembly line. As it comes into a new station, the operator grabs the electric...

Are you excited to get started with assembly automation? Perhaps you can already imagine how a screw fastening robot will help...

How can you start automating a screwdriving or other fastening task? In this quick guide for assembly automation beginners, we...

Screw assemblies are extremely common in an assembly line. Over the course of a single shift, for example, operators can easily...

Screwdriving is the second-most common assembly task. But it is also a tiresome job with many problems when done manually....

Which is best… an industrial robot palletizer? Or a collaborative robot palletizer?

You might be unsure which of these two...

Do you want to use a robot for palletizing? Great! Just don't fall into the trap of making these common mistakes.

You've got a palletizing task that you want to automate. But there are so many automated palletizing solutions on the market!

...

We often put the tasks of robotic palletizing and robotic depalletizing together when we talk about automation. But, there are...

Back health is a huge problem for manufacturing and logistics companies. But, what can you do if your workers are taking lots...

Employee engagement is more important than ever. But, it's hard to know which employee engagement strategies will work for your...

Are you still manual palletizing? Don't. More than likely it's a waste of your valuable resources.

Palletizing is an extremely...

It's time for the showdown… are humans better than robots? In many things, yes. Not in this though! Here's a task where the...

Which task should you automate first with a robot? For many manufacturers, The Palletizing Solution offers a perfect balance of...

Like all manufacturers, you have products to ship and a limited time to ship them in. How do you palletize a shipment faster...

Productivity is an often debated question in robotics. Is robot productivity really better than the productivity of human...

Skills gaps are common in manufacturing right now. According to some reports, manufacturers are facing the largest shortage of...

You want to start using automation for your food processing process… but what is the best way to start using the technology?

...

The use of robotics in the food and beverage industry is booming right now.

Manufacturers are increasingly turning to robotic...

Manual palletizing is a very common problem for manufacturers. Integrator CRUM Manufacturing sees many companies struggling to...

How do you elegantly scale production when your processes rely on manual steps?

For French manufacturer Alliora, robotic...

You don't want to break your robot cables due to bad routing, right? Robot cable management can seem complex because robots can...

Are you feeling pressure to adopt more automation? It can be hard to know which logistics automation system is the right one...

Is it possible to improve the efficiency in logistics with robotics?

Unlike in other areas, it's not always obvious how robots...

The FANUC CRX cobot heralds the next step in the company's line of collaborative robots. And with the new support for Robotiq...

Packaging is a core task in logistics. But, a lot of packaging processes are inefficient. They are not well suited to the...

Global supply chains have been upturned in the last few years. Supply chain disruptions are now more common than ever.

Robots...

Marlan has been active in machining so-called solid surfaces since 1986. Marlan works closely with its partners, including...

Is your business suffering from these 5 packaging industry challenges?

Could robots be the solution that you're looking for?

A...

Cutting-edge wrapping machine, outside-of-the-box collaborative solution, easy-to-use palletizing solution: The best of Day 3...

Sustainable packaging trends, next-level packaging automation, packaging equipment on steroids: The best of Day 2 at Pack Expo...

Industrial robots working with humans, palletizing robots getting stronger, fast & furious cobots: The best of Day 1 @ Pack...

According to the latest industry trends, robotics are increasingly being used for pharmaceutical automation.

Various pressures...

What's a suitable time frame for a robot deployment? 3 weeks? 5 months? A day?

When you're looking to add robotic automation to...

You're looking for options to automate a screwdriving task with a robot. But, can your budget afford it?

What is the real cost...

What type of robot application should you choose to maximize your ROI?

How do you compare different robotic screwdriving solutions?

When you are getting started with screwdriving automation, it can...

How can you tell if a particular screwdriving application will be suitable for robotic automation?

Maybe you want your robot to...

If you're thinking about starting with robot screwdriving, this is the guide for you!

We humans are prone to error, especially...

Is robotic screwdriving really a good idea?

If you are considering investing in screwdriving automation, you might be uncertain...

Want to speed up your palletizing deployment? Decentralized palletizing can offer some important benefits for your business....

In the three years I’ve been working at Robotiq, I’ve been responsible for marketing several products, including the Robotiq...

You have decided to go with robotic palletizing. You know that it'll help you to improve the throughput of your entire...

You have decided to include force sensing in your robot application. Perhaps your task requires tactile feedback, flexibility,...

Still unsure about using force sensing in your robotic application?

Even if you are convinced of the benefits of adding force...

You worry that your screwdriving assembly operation is inconsistent.

There are often breaks in production and the output of...

As the owner of several Universal Robots UR series cobots, there is a wide selection of end effectors and accessories available...

It's been roughly a year since the Covid-19 pandemic shook industries and set the world in disarray.

Businesses across the...

Do you need a force sensor for your chosen robot application?

Some robot tasks benefit from the addition of force sensing....

Force sensing and force control are increasingly used in the broad field of robotics, although only a minority of robots today...

You've got a final-stage packing task that you want to automate.

A robot seems like the best option, but you're not sure what...

Which robotics forum is the right one for you?

Although there aren't tons of robotics forums online, there are still quite a...

Collaborative robot safety is supposed to be simple… but it can sometimes seem infuriatingly complex. The marketing suggests...

What robotics questions do people ask most often?

Let's say you've got a question about using your robot. You're not sure...

Are collaborative robots inherently safe or not!?

Why you told you need a safety fence for a particular cobot application?

We...

Where do you go when you need help with your robot?

Unlike in other technical fields, there are surprisingly few places that...

How much does it really cost to deploy a palletizing robot? Is the price tag really the true amount that you'll pay? Or are...

When you're designing a robot palletizing cell, what factors will affect the deployment?

How can you maximize your design...

You're thinking about adding robotic bin picking to your operations.

But, you're concerned…

There are certainly some positive...

Our CEO, Samuel Bouchard, participated lately in a podcast episode from Powered by Battery discussing about using the pandemic...

Bin picking. You might have heard that it's the next big step in robotics — an application that allows your robot to...

The International Federation of Robotics recently discussed the high demand for “robotics skills” in post-corona recovery,...

What if your objects are too big or awkward to teach to a robot vision system?

Is robot vision only suitable for small,...

A fews months ago, we pulled the emergency brake on the world economy. After a few weeks of crisis management and making a...

Challenges in automation continue to grow as robotics evolve over time, which leads to opportunities for improvement. Critical...

You've probably heard a lot about AI and robots. People often talk like they are the same thing.

But, there are a lot of myths...

So you’d like to count or inspect moving objects?  Here are a few tips that might help you out.

Mass customization is the new norm in manufacturing. Robots are a key tool in the era of personalization… and here are 7...

Leading roboethicist and human-robot interaction expert AJung Moon talks industrial robot ethics, human-cobot resource...

You know robots are supposed to be safe, but are they really?

Can some robot movements cause an injury?

Below are 5 questions...

Has sanding cabinet doors become a bottleneck in your business?

Can't afford a huge automatic sanding machine? Or even fit it...

Robot surface finishing… is it really worth it? Are you better sticking with manual sanding or polishing? Here's how to...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: MIT researches next level human-robot collaboration, Boston Dynamics & Otto unveil...

Looking back to only a year ago, automate finishing applications with a cobot was something that only robotics experts were...

Mirka sanding tools are a very popular brand for industrial finishing jobs. But, are they compatible with robots? They...

Collaboration is truly the future! A lot of robotics companies are partnering up now. Why are partnerships important and what...

Worker injury can be a major drain on a business. Finishing tasks like sanding and polishing are more dangerous than you'd...

The quality of your finishing task is only as good as your sanding tool. How do you pick the right tool with robot finishing?...

Signs suggest that robot adoption might be slowing down… but is it true? It's a bit more complicated than that. Here are the...

With cobots on the rise, 2019 was a year for new research projects about human-robot collaboration. Here's what the future...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: Yamaha to enter cobot market, a piano-playing cobot and ABB showcases 5G-enabled cobots...

Finishing jobs like sanding and polishing are moving more and more towards automation. Should you be worried that your job...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: Universal Robots launches cobot leasing program, Bossa Nova's massive Walmart deal and...

Yes folks, you've waited long enough, Robotiq is back with its 8th edition of the popular Collaborative Robots Buyers Guide!...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: If Carlsberg used cobots, UR launches 'National Cobot Awareness Month' and new report...

Tool wear is a top cause of inefficiency in many machine shops. What if you could reduce tool wear to a minimum? It's now...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: cobot grills hot dogs, Asian Robotics Review's 'cobots to watch' in 2020 and ABB's year...

Cobots are predicted to move into many industries in this new decade. Here's our list of the top 10 industries where they will...

The information exchange in real-time is one of the primary goals of each successful business. Without sufficient communication...

Robot finishing requires more planning than manual sanding and polishing. Here's how to determine if your workpiece surface...

There are two ways to automate a task with a cobot: part-to-process or process-to-part. Which do you need for your cobot...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: China's 'zero-gravity' cobot, Boots announces a 135 cobot pilot and Vectios Automation...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: Fanuc unveils new arc welding cobots, Sennheiser Manufacturing USA uses Robotiq...

Technology is a thing that always keeps evolving. It's present in every sphere of our lives. Nowadays, most modern offices...

Want to produce locally? Offshoring is not the competitive advantage it used to be. Here are 15 reasons that businesses are...

The offshoring bubble appears to be deflating. Now, more than ever, businesses are looking for ways to move operations...

Collaborative robots are a perfect solution for palletizing. You can seriously improve cell performance by using layout design...

Robots are an integral part of modern manufacturing processes, but one problem has plagued users from the start: cable...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: Mitusubishi teases new cobot, researchers unveil cobot-testing AR platform and...

From packaging to machine tending to assembly, a growing number of boring, repetitive tasks are now automated by robots so that...

Automation, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things are transforming the modern-day factory. High on the list of...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: Rethink Robotics returns with Sawyer BLACK, researchers unveil robot training tool and a...

Manual packing can be arduous and inefficient. A cobot with a vacuum gripper can improve the productivity of packing, but it...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: ABB unveils mobile 'lab assistant' YuMi, researchers reveal a soft robot for future...

Linking the vacuum generator and the workpiece, vacuum suction cups play an essential role in the design of every...

Some jobs are just too dangerous for human workers. Robots are increasingly used to improve the safety of workers performing...

Machine tending is a very popular cobot task but it can cause problems when using a fingered gripper. Vacuum grippers can be...

Humans and machines are already working side by side to build and maintain a more efficient manufacturing infrastructure. But...

Good morning. In this week's news mix: UR unveils powerful UR16e cobot and IFR's latest World Report delves into global cobot...

Machine tending is one of our most popular tasks for new cobot users. You can now use a vacuum gripper! Got some questions?...

Vacuum grippers are a very popular end effector for robot palletizing. What makes them such a good option and how do they...

Machines fueled by trash, super fast recycling sorters, and an invasive species zapper/vacuum: Here are a few of the robotics...