OMIC R&D begins sponsored research project in robotics for SMW-AUTOBLOK Jordan Meader, a robotics solution researcher at OMIC R&D, will be the principal investigator on the project. The SMW-AUTOBLOK Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer of workholding for turning and grinding machine tools based in Wheeling, Illinois. Jordan Meader, a robotics solution researcher at OMIC R&D, will be the principal investigator on the project. OMIC R&D will conduct research in advanced and automated connection interfaces for robotic end effectors in collaboration with engineers from SMW-AUTOBLOK. The project, scheduled to take place over the next 12 months, will create a unique robotics connection interface that is expected to become available in SMW-AUTOBLOK’s catalog as an enhancement to small and medium shops integrating robotics. This ultimately aids in time loss associated with human interaction that often leads to damaged cables and connectors.