Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.02
October 15, 2024
…& co-founder of Bota Systems. “Additional applications include large-scale sanding and polishing, precision mechanical assembly, and face matching/alignment of heavy workpieces, such as in CNC loader operations.” The SensONE T80 can handle up to 80 Nm of torque. Its peak-to-peak noise (measured at six times the standard deviation) is 0.3 N for force measurements and 0.012 Nm for torque, achieving the same precision levels as sensors used for lower payload cobots. Its torque range supports the full payload capacities for cobots exceeding 20 kg and 30 kg including also the expanded payload of 25 kg and 35 kg that was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.80
July 12, 2024
…its series of robotic L4 and L5 spray and sanding machines, announced the release of its new product, the 1200CX. The company spent years developing a product and used customer feedback to create a compact, lightweight and easily maneuverable machine that is highly versatile across project portfolios. The 1200CX enables customers with smaller spaces such as multi-family and tower construction projects to use Canvas machines. 1200CX product specs and details Canvas is known for producing the world’s first drywall finishing robot. Designed to be operated by workers, the Canvas system uses robotic precision to spray-apply all of the joint compound…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 50.51
April 10, 2024
…their production line to automate the time-consuming task of sanding window shutters, which was previously accomplished by skilled manual labor. Paul Hsieh, EsVata founder, and Gavin Bomhoff, Flexiv on-site application engineer, with Flexiv’s Rizon 4 adaptive robot arm outfitted for sanding at EsVata’s factory. Source: Flexiv Robotics “Our commitment to quality led us to select the Rizon 4 from a sea of competitors,” said Paul Hsieh, founder of EsVata. “Its exceptional precision, powered by advanced force sensors in each of its seven joints, made it the ideal solution for our sanding needs.” Flexiv said its adaptive technology has sped up…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.17
March 25, 2024
…Chino-Calif. based company says GRIT handles tasks such as sanding, grinding and finishing in the manufacturing process, thanks to a high-speed camera and AI-driven computer vision integrated with Kane’s GRIT cobot offering. AI-powered vision system A human operator sets up the cobot and attaches the necessary tools for the weld-grinding process, then monitors and adjusts the process through a live custom interface. Next, artificial intelligence takes over. Using the camera, the vision system “sees” uneven surfaces on a weld or seam. Thanks to rapidly learning AI, the system alerts the cobot’s robotic arm and steers it accordingly. “Thanks to AI,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 48.63
November 14, 2023
…shortages, BetterWay Products turned to a cutting-edge autonomous robotics sanding cell from GrayMatter Robotics to meet growing demands for its composite components used in the marine, recreational vehicle, and manufactured housing industries. Scan&Sand is GrayMatter Robotics' autonomous system empowering BetterWay Products to handle the manufacturing industry’s challenges. The turnkey solution stakes its claim as the world’s first dual-armed autonomous robotic sanding cell– a result of combining GMR-AI, GrayMatter’s physics-informed AI, with the functionality of industrial robotics and sophisticated sensing capabilities. This system redefines manufacturing operations, particularly in sanding processes, by significantly increasing speed, maintaining consistency, and enhancing overall effectiveness. One…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.08
November 03, 2023
…range of automation. It will include collaborative robots handling sanding and polishing and vision-guided robotic arms using deep learning algorithms to pick up items, as well as applications for automated machine loading, laser marking, and more. Manufacturers start to benefit from automation Scott Paulk, an engineering manager with Alexandria Industries in Dallas, said he is excited to attend Waves of Innovation. “Knowing what’s out there makes our automation journey easier,” he said, adding that his company has already automated has 40% of its work centers. “We sometimes struggle with hiring skilled labor; automation helps offset this by enabling us to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.39
October 30, 2023
…can be configured for aerospace and defense applications including sanding, painting, and inspection. The demonstration robot will perform automated tasks on aerospace components. The global market for collaborative mobile robots could expand from $543.3 million in 2019 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.3% by 2030, projected Prescient & Strategic Intelligence. It cited growing demand for industrial automation, the automotive industry's adoption of mobile cobots, and increasing robot payload capacity to serve manufacturers. Want to learn more about data management in robots? This article was featured in the September 2024 Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue titled “Robots as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.79
October 05, 2023
…can know how much force is being applied for sanding, material removal, or polishing, as well as the consumables used. This data gives us an edge over the competition.” Another feature of the system is that it can inform an operator whether the compensation device is in the 0 to 20 stroke range with a colored LED strip. “This is especially useful in automotive, where an operator walking by can see green if the tool is good or white if it needs attention,” Martinez said. “The EFC-02 can increase quality because its information page lets you observe the running time,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.92
July 20, 2023
…industrial robots for applications such as welding, warehousing, gluing, sanding, and assembly,” explained Reger. “However, this volume only describes the minimum delivery volume over the next five years. The actual demand of our customers is much higher, but currently still limited by our production capacities.” “For a better classification of the demand as a whole—the order volume mentioned results from just one-time 14 contracts,” he noted. “We currently have around 100 more contracts under negotiation. That is why the new capital is so important, because we need to expand our production capacities very quickly.” NEURA is developing industrial robots that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.89
June 15, 2023
…the data can be used for process verification.” The tool is compatible with grinding media such as flap wheels, sanding discs and wire brushes, the company added. The CGV-900 is the latest end-of-arm tool to come out of the Novanta-owned company. The company also produces robotic tool changers, multi-axis force/torque sensing systems and material removal tools. For more information on the CGV-900, check out the company's product page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.19
May 22, 2023
…created the first collaborative robot built specifically for composites sanding. Kane said its GRIT cobot is reconfigurable and easy to operate, working alongside humans to perform safe and precise sanding, grinding, and finishing. It asserted that its systems are compact, mobile, and affordable, making automation accessible to all sizes and types of manufacturers. Source: Kane Robotics Why did the company choose to work with cobots rather than industrial robots? “I have another business and a big customer was looking for ways to automate,” Spruce told Robotics 24/7. “We showed people what a lightweight, low-cost robot could do next to a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.58
May 22, 2023
…industrial applications including assembly, inspection, material handling, packaging, palletizing, sanding, and welding. “Our collaborative robots are easy to use and flexible solutions for companies looking to enhance productivity and solve labor issues,” said Eric Potter, general manager of the General Industry and Automotive Segment at FANUC America. “We’ve seen substantial growth in the cobot space, particularly from companies who are new to robotic automation,” he said. “We’re excited to introduce the CRX-25iA cobot with a 30 kg [66.1 lb.] payload capacity, and the CR-35iB cobot with a 50 kg payload capacity. Now, customers can easily handle heavier products with these…
