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What's new in robotic efficiency and advanced gauging systems?

Renishaw will highlight its latest solutions for maximizing robot performance and manufacturing efficiency at Automate 2026, taking place June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Highlights will be demonstrations of its Robot Calibration System for cell recovery and in-field robot calibration, the Equator-X dual-method gauging system for high-throughput production environments, and position and motion control encoders.

At booth #3853 (South Building), Renishaw will present a range of technologies designed to improve robot accuracy, reduce downtime, and enhance process control across automated manufacturing environments.

A key feature of the exhibit will be the U.S. debut of Renishaw's RCS (Robot Calibration System) demo cell, showcasing live demonstrations of cell recovery and in-field robot calibration. These solutions enable manufacturers to quickly recover from collisions or process interruptions, restore accuracy, and significantly reduce unplanned downtime.

VIDEO: Maximizing your robot potential by installing calibrated probing. See the RCS in action. [Credit: Renishaw]

In addition to robot calibration technologies, Renishaw will also exhibit its Equator-X dual-method gauging system, demonstrating fast, flexible measurement for high-throughput production environments. The system supports both absolute and comparative gauging, helping manufacturers maintain process control while adapting to changing production demands.

Renishaw will further highlight its portfolio of position and motion control encoders, which play a critical role in robotic performance. These encoders provide precise feedback for robotic joints, enabling accurate positioning, smooth motion control, and repeatable performance across a wide range of applications.

Renishaw encoders are specifically designed to address the unique requirements of robotic systems, including:

• Large robotic joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees): AksIM-2 and AksIM-4 Dual Concentric encoders deliver true absolute positioning, improved repeatability, and reduced system complexity.
• Space-constrained or misalignment-prone joints: Orbis encoders provide high-speed operation with flexible installation options.
• Small, lightweight joints (grippers and dexterous hands): Compact solutions such as RM08 and AksIM-Mini offer ultra-small form factors, high accuracy, and true absolute position feedback.

VIDEO: AksIM-4 dual concentric off-axis rotary absolute magnetic encoder. [Credit: RLS Magnetic Encoders/Renishaw]

These encoder technologies enable direct, high-precision feedback at every joint, supporting advanced robotic applications -- from industrial automation to collaborative robots and dexterous robotic hands. Their compact, non-contact designs and high-speed capabilities make them well-suited for demanding environments where reliability and performance are critical.

"Automate is a key opportunity to demonstrate how Renishaw technologies help manufacturers get more from their robotic systems," said Dan Skulan, General Manager at Renishaw. "From calibration and recovery to precision measurement and motion control, we're focused on delivering solutions that improve uptime, accuracy, and overall process confidence."

Learn more at renishaw.com/en/industrial-robot-calibration-and-maintenance-solutions--47779.

Source: Renishaw

Published April 2026

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