Scott Wojciak, Author at HTE Technologies, A Tavoron Company

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are Revolutionizing Material Handling

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are transforming the way manufacturers and warehouses approach material handling. Unlike traditional automation systems that rely on fixed routes or infrastructure, AMRs use advanced sensors, cameras and intelligent software to navigate facilities dynamically and safely. This flexibility allows them to adapt to changing production environments, reduce bottlenecks and improve operational efficiency without major facility modifications. As manufacturing and logistics operations continue to evolve, AMRs are emerging as a powerful solution for organizations looking to streamline intralogistics and build more agile, future-ready operations.

Industrial Laser Marking Systems Provide Durable Product ID

Industrial laser marking systems provide manufacturers with a fast, permanent solution for product identification, ensuring traceability, compliance and quality control. This guide compares laser marking to ink printing and explains how fiber, CO₂ and UV lasers perform across different materials to help you select the right system for your application.

Cleated and Specialty Conveyor Belts: A Guide for Manufacturers

Moving bulk, fragile, or irregular materials with the wrong conveyor belt can lead to product loss, downtime, and unnecessary operational costs. Cleated and specialty conveyor belts are engineered to solve these challenges by improving material control, protecting product quality, and supporting efficient throughput. In this guide, manufacturers will learn how cleated conveyor belts work, where they deliver the most value, and how specialty belting solutions can optimize material handling across demanding production environments.

Six Common Conveyor Issues

Conveyor failures can quickly lead to costly downtime and lost productivity. This guide breaks down six of the most common conveyor problems—such as belt mistracking, slippage, blockages, and motor failure—and explains how to identify, fix, and prevent them. Learn practical conveyor maintenance tips to keep your system running reliably and efficiently.

MIG & TIG Welding: Which One Fits Your Application?

Explore practical insights and real-world guidance on industrial automation topics, including robotics, pneumatics, material handling, and system optimization. This Article breaks down complex technologies into actionable knowledge to help manufacturers improve efficiency, reliability, and performance on the factory floor.

An Intro to End-of-Arm Tooling: Robot Grippers, Welders and Beyond

End-of-arm tooling, EOAT and robotic end effectors are all terms used to describe the devices attached to the end of a robotic arm. Accurate selection of this tooling is critical to the success of your automation project.

Cube67: Bridging Field Installations with Control Cabinet I/O

Cube67, part of the Cube system from Murrelektronik USA, seamlessly bridges field installations with control cabinet I/O, allowing quick reconfiguration for custom machinery using the same infrastructure.

HTE Technologies Digital Library | Pick and Place

UR20’s Long Reach and High Payload Capacity Expand Applications

Universal Robots developed its UR20 robot with key features that include an extended reach to 68.9 inches and a 55.12-pound payload capacity. The UR20 next-generation, high-performance cobot excels in applications that require substantial lifting capabilities.

HTE Technologies Digital Library | Bin Picking

Automated Bin Picking Made Easy

While robotic bin picking has contributed higher levels of efficiency, throughput and accuracy to the job, integrating a robot for autonomous bin picking can be a complex and laborious process.

New Laser Marking Systems Provide Versatility Across Applications

Many manufactured products must carry permanent identification marks for compliance, tracing, tracking or branding purposes, making industrial laser marking systems critical across many sectors.