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Core Technologies in Robotic Case Packing

Case packing is a critical step in the end-of-line production process, focusing on the placement of products into a case for shipping or storage. This is part of a larger,...

Things That Won’t Change In Times of Uncertainty

There's no denying that we're in times of uncertainty. Not knowing if supplier prices will be the same tomorrow as today has prompted many industrial operations to tighten the purse-strings...

The Essentials of Integrating a Robot into your Process

The reasons for automating manual processes are well known at this point. For tasks that are the 4D’s – dull, dirty, dangerous or difficult to fill – a robot or...

Force and Compliance Control in Cobots

With force & compliance control you are able to set a path and program the robot to be compliant to a particular force in a determined axis. See why that...

Benefits of Cross Automation as an Integration Provider

Why choose Cross Automation as your Integration Partner? When looking for a manufacturing automation integration partner, we know you have a lot of choices. So why partner with Cross?...

Linear Shaft Motors vs Linear Servo Motors

Why use a linear shaft motor instead of a U-shaped linear servo motor? With an independent review of energy efficiency, this article discusses the benefits of using linear shaft motors...

Technical Bulletins and Guides

Common Challenges in Operation of Pneumatic Rotary Actuators

Pneumatic rotary actuators serve as essential components in the realm of automation, blending high torque and durable construction within a compact, cost-effective package. However, optimizing their performance requires careful attention...

Optimize Cobot Performance Without Sacrificing Safety

Optimize performance without sacrificing safety with Doosan Cobots Doosan Robotics is leading the cobot market in innovative safety features that allow you to maintain productivity while keeping your team as...

LED Color Coding for Doosan Robots

Your Doosan cobot is communicating with you! What do the colors mean? All Doosan cobots have an LED light ring. The H and M series both feature a flange light...

AC Drive Common Questions – Control Modes, Braking Methods and More

So, you’re going to use an AC drive and you know what horsepower and voltage you need, now what? There are numerous issues to consider when applying an AC drive....

Advantages of a Gantry System vs a 6-Axis Robot Solution

Technical Guide: Gantry System vs 6-Axis Robot Solution Cross Company sells both Gantry and 6-Axis robotic solutions. Our goal is for our customers and readers to make the smartest choice...

How to Use Proportional Technology to Control Pressure in High Flow Applications

How to Use Proportional Technology to Control Pressure in High Flow Applications We run across a lot of applications in our industry, and one of our customers had a very...

Case Studies and Application Notes

Seamless End-of-Line Automation: Palletizing & Wrapping

This automated palletizing cell improves stack consistency, reduces labor, and lowers the risk of injury. Watch the video to see how! CrossCo Automation....

Engineering Application Note: Modification of a Force Test Stand Advances Research Into Glaucoma Treatment

Dr. Daniel Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Department at a major research university. He specializes in glaucoma, an eye disease which is due to...

Engineering Application Note: Lindy’s Ice Saves Time and Avoids Inventory Loss With Remote Temperature Monitoring System

Historically, Lindy’s relied on small thermometers mounted on support columns to keep track of the temperature in their cold storage. Several times a day, someone had to walk around the...

Engineering Application Note: Automated Truck Scale System Saves Overtime and Prevents Fraud for Kapstone Paper

KapStone Paper and Packaging makes unbleached kraft paper and high performance lightweight liner board. Their Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina plant, set on the banks of the Roanoke River, runs 24/7...

Engineering Application Note: Automated Batching System Improves Safety and Triples Available Capacity for Charlie’s Soap

Sutherland Products is a boutique manufacturer of commercial and household cleaning products located in Mayodan, North Carolina. The company is best known for its Charlie’s Soap brand of laundry detergents...

Engineering Application Note: Cross Scale System Helps Commonwealth Brands Gather Data and Reduce Waste by 30%

Commonwealth recently launched their Organisational Excellence Programme, or OEP, a continuous improvement initiative based on LEAN principles. Said John McPherson, Commonwealth’s Secondary Production Manager, “OEP is all about driving performance...

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