Robotic Industries Association (RIA)

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End-of-Arm Tooling Grasps Broadening Demands
End-of-Arm Tooling Grasps Broadening Demands
Robotics has expanded beyond automotive into a variety of industries, notably food and beverage and retail. This has driven changes in end-of-arm tooling to accommodate demands like quicker changeovers and multi-task capabilities.
Jun 11th, 2018
RIA to Present 2016 Engelberger Robotics Awards to Dr. Chia Day and Dean Elkins
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announces the industry’s highest honor, the Engelberger Robotics Award recipients for 2016.
Jun 8th, 2016
In the second part of our series on collaborative robotics, find out what to expect as robots expand their roles into domains formerly reserved for humans.
Hand in Gripper: Safer, More Collaborative Robots Rise in Manufacturing
In the second part of our series on collaborative robotics, find out what to expect as robots expand their roles into domains formerly reserved for humans.
Jun 29th, 2015
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Flexibility Within Limits: Global Standards, Best Practices Challenge U.S. Multinationals
From robotic safety standards to disparate best practices in the fast-growing oil and gas industry, U.S. multinationals and their machine-builder partners are having to analyze and adapt to changes. Such challenges and constraints are opening the door to innovation.
May 29th, 2014
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Packaging is Part of Robotics’ Banner Year
Last year was a banner year for the robotics industry, “the strongest year ever,” according to statistics released in February by the Robotics Industries Association.
Sep 12th, 2013
Area laser scanners, which shut down systems whenever an unexpected object or human enters the area, are filling niche packaging applications where a safety light curtain does not cover the area efficiently. Source: Rockwell Automation
Packaging Machine Safety Turns Dynamic
箴grammable, smart devices coupled with new approaches and new standards are changing safety from a static add-on to a dynamic partner in packaging machine productivity.
Aug 23rd, 2013
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The Software Supporting Robotic Safety
Internally programmed safe zones are created by controllers that have embedded safety software that limits robot movements without recourse to safety sensors or other external devices.
Mar 12th, 2012
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Robotics Industry Forum Paints a Bright Picture for 2012
Held in Orlando, Fla. from January 18 to 20, the 19th annual Robotics Industry Forum offerred up many new announcements, including a new robotic system integration certification program, a name change for its parent association and an overall positive outlook for U.S. manufacturing in 2012 by economist Alan Beaulieu.
Jan 21st, 2012
RIA Reis Robotics USA
Robot Safety Resource
Online resource compiles robot safety and safety-standard compliance education and event information from the Robotic Industries Association.
Jan 3rd, 2012