44th AFDICQ Congress, Supplier Fair, and Dinner Cocktail

Rivière-du-Loup, QC | November 8, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Machinerie Continental and Omnirobotic sign a distribution agreement for robotic machines for the wood industry

Machinerie Continental and Omnirobotic Inc. have entered a strategic partnership to distribute advanced autonomous robotic equipment. Starting on October 1, 2024, Machinerie Continental will become an official distributor of Omnirobotic’s robotic machines in Quebec. Together, the two companies will combine their strengths to promote and install sanding robots for the wood industry, particularly among kitchen cabinet manufacturers.
In response to the growing labor shortage, this partnership aims to provide a cost-effective and efficient solution for wood manufacturers seeking tools to meet the increasing demand.
Woodworking Technology Days 2024

Mississauga, ON | October 22-25, 2024
Pendulum Robotic System vs. Single Piece Robotic System: A Comprehensive Comparison

In the world of robotic sanding, selecting the right equipment can significantly impact your operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall quality. Among the popular options, the Pendulum Robotic System and the Single Piece Flow Robotic System offer each unique advantages, but the Pendulum System stands out in several critical areas.
IWF International Woodworking Fair

Atlanta, GA | August 6-9 2024
Metal Transformation Conference | CTM 2024

Drummondville, QC | May 23, 2024
Omnirobotic was named one of the best startup employers in Canada by Forbes and Statista!

Omnirobotic was selected from over 1,500 companies across Canada on the basis of employer reputation, employee satisfaction and growth.
Würth Baer Supply Company and Omnirobotic Sign Distribution Agreement to Commercialize Autonomous Robots for the Woodworking Market

Würth Baer Supply Company & Omnirobotic Inc. have concluded a strategic distribution agreement to commercialize advanced and autonomous robotic equipment. Effective October 1, 2023, Wurth became an official distributor of Omnirobotic’s autonomous machines in the Eastern United States. Würth Baer and Omnirobotic will collaborate to promote and install autonomous sanding machinery in the woodworking market, specifically to kitchen cabinet manufacturers.
Akhurst and Omnirobotic Sign Distribution Agreement to Commercialize Autonomous Robots for the Woodworking Market

Akhurst Machinery Limited & Omnirobotic Inc. have concluded a strategic distribution agreement to commercialise advanced and autonomous robotic equipment. Effective August 1st, 2023, Akhurst is an official distributor of Omnirobotic’s autonomous machines across Canada. Akhurst and Omnirobotic will collaborate to promote and install autonomous sanding machinery in the woodworking market, specifically kitchen cabinet manufacturers.
News from the Production Floor

Fabrik-Style has acquired a Panel Sanding Assistant. The equipment has been in production in Memphremagog since May 2023. Here’s what we’ve noticed since its installation in the factory.
What Is a Time of Flight Sensor (ToF)?

The time of flight sensor (ToF) has a peculiar name. It doesn’t necessarily mean it will calculate the time a flying object is in the air, nor does it measure the precise time an object takes off from the ground. Before understanding what a ToF sensor does, it’s essential to understand what ToF actually is. ToF measures the time it takes for a physical object to travel a given distance through a medium. Typically, this measurement can determine velocity and path length, but it can also be used to learn about an object’s dimensions.
4 Key Takeaways From FABTECH

FABTECH has once again come and gone and this year’s rendition offered, for the first time since the pandemic, a chance to see everyone’s faces again. With hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of exhibitors and attendees alike roaming around in the Georgia World Congress Center, there was a diverse set of robots, machines, and approaches to manufacturing automation. But what stood out the most?
Recurring Problems When Programming Robots and How to Move Past Them

With the increasing abundance of robots, you need a relative increase in engineers to set them up for each company. So how complicated of a process is programming a robot?
Choosing The Right Equipment For A Flexible Automation Cell

With so many different suppliers, machines, and setups, you want to make sure that whatever decision you make, it’s a comprehensive one – one that ticks all the boxes for your manufacturing plant and one that can secure a more productive and efficient future.
What is a Humanoid Robot and Is It A Sign of the Future?

Though the autonomous robots we have today aren’t sentient like HAL, we’re approaching an era of humanoid robots that look like humans but function off lines of code. So if a humanoid robot isn’t quite HAL but also not a standard pick-and-place robot, then what exactly is it?
Omnirobotic’s AI-based Technology Explained

Explore Omnirobotic’s AI-Based Technology and discover how automation technologies revolutionize production workflows. Our cutting-edge system integrates advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D vision to bring precision and efficiency to woodworking finishing and manufacturing processes.
What Is An HMI And Why Should You Care?

Many new pieces of technology always seem to have long names with abbreviations to simplify their pronunciation. Sometimes, they’re easy to decipher like the widely-known AI – or artificial intelligence. Other times, they refer to technologies with specific uses and would only be known to the users who handle them daily. The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is one of those pieces of technology.
5 Common Welding Problems and How To Solve Them

To the untrained eye, welding can come across as a more pleasurable form of labor. The action of welding just seems that much more interesting than other processes. But just because it looks fascinating doesn’t mean it’s all glitz and glamor. It’s a physically and mentally demanding job that, if done without the proper care, could lead to many problems and hiccups along the way.
Understanding The Division of Labor In Robotics

As time has passed, their use has only increased. Advancements in robotics have allowed robots to alleviate the stress of demanding and tiring jobs. With fewer workers entering the manufacturing workforce as the years pass, more robots are being tasked with performing jobs that people simply do not want or have the energy to do on a long-term basis. With the saturation of robots in manufacturing, a clear division of labor is present, showing the ever-growing distance between human and robotic labor.
4 Problems A Sanding Robot Could Help Resolve

Manual skilled labor is always as difficult and time-consuming as it seems. When it comes to sanding, there is a recurring set of problems that can arise due to many factors. Sanding is still a human’s game despite significant advancements in autonomous technology. Like most things, being human means human errors are still part of the process. Some of the biggest problems lie in the equipment setup, miscalculations of distances, and, of course, fatigue.