Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 53.60
July 09, 2022
…hunt to improve their supply chain processes. End-of-arm tools (EOAT) allow robots to have better control, accuracy, and precision, enabling autonomous systems to have more capabilities. There are a wide range of robot arm tools, including grippers, collision sensors, and welding torches. Materials handling is a big market for EOAT The EOAT market is estimated to increase by $892 million between 2020 and 2025, according to the report “Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market by Application and Geography—Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025” from market research firm Technavio. “Manufacturers have been increasing their investments in industrial robots for assisting in a varied range of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.20
December 14, 2023
…to part orientation. Customers report that custom end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) can be a challenge to the performance of a vision-guided cell. In Vue, you can upload a CAD model of the EOAT and achieve excellent EOAT to object orientation. That matters a lot in assembly or material handling applications where a part must be precisely placed for the next step of manufacturing. Apera’s Tier 1 automotive customers report significant advantages with this feature, including the ability to pair robots together more reliably, which helps lower the risk of custom EOATs. Watch this video to learn more about how AI-powered vision…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.17
November 02, 2024
…Electric’s low-cost robot series. Built in cabling for flexible EOAT options Built-in features help provide enhanced safety, streamlined implementation, and an overall reduction in downtime. The RV-12CRL includes internal cables and air hoses for end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), including 30 pins of signal cabling. Mitsubishi Electric has eliminated the need for encoder batteries that may cause tedious, expensive maintenance by adding MELSERVO-J5 servo motors, known for their battery-less encoder nature. Mitsubishi Electric said safety is a forethought, not an afterthought, with this robot launch through added safety via its CR800 controller to support safety monitoring functionality. The RV-12CRL series of robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.42
September 15, 2022
…lower maintenance costs, and cut down on food waste. EOAT market to grow The end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years as various industries continue to invest in automation. Research and Markets reported that the EOAT industry is expected grow by $829 million between 2021 to 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.75%. The company’s exhibit will be at Booth 5003 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The conference runs from Sept. 18 to 21. Staubli Robotics will also be displaying the mGripAI system at its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.31
November 01, 2023
…operation to enable fast changes of robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) by hand, said the company. It also includes a safety latch button on the lever to provide secondary locking for increased safety and prevention of involuntary uncoupling, ATI noted. MC-50 designed for compatibility, endurance The MC-50 is designed for safe, diverse use cases. Source: ATI Industrial Automation The compact Tool Changer is intended to be robust and supports application payloads up to 25 kg (55.1 lb.) on collaborative robots, added ATI. The MC-50 can also support payloads up to 10 kg (22 lb.) on small industrial robot arms, the Apex,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.22
January 31, 2023
…cups and pumps, as well as full end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and custom systems. Piab reported sales of about 1.9 billion SEK ($180 million U.S.), more than 1,000 employees, and four divisions. It serves customers in more than 100 countries from a network of subsidiaries and distributors. Joulin brings wood expertise Piab said it has partners and customers in the food and beverage, automotive, packaging, logistics and warehousing, e-commerce, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries. The global market for materials handling robots could expand from $8.3 billion in 2021 to $25.9 billion by 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.00
September 15, 2022
…the first Class II, Division 1 (C2D1) end-of-arm tool (EOAT) sander. It is based on FerRobotics' Active Orbital Kit (AOK) with patented Active Compliant Technology and can improve efficiency and safety, they said. Aerobotix works to make aerospace jobs safer Each year, tens of millions of workers globally are afflicted with silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by crystalline silica dust inhalation, leading to thousands of deaths, according to the International Labour Organization. Many jobs in the aerospace and defense industries involve combustible, dangerous dust created by sanding. The invention of a force-compliant C2D1-rated automated sander, with integral dust collection,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.10
June 28, 2022
…and holding a variety of objects. The end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) project is funded through the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR). “STARFISH uses advanced touch sensors and next-generation haptic feedback to provide robot operators with the last link in terms of robotic perception capabilities—the ability to ‘feel’ objects in the environment,” said Dr. Adam Brant, project manager at Sarcos. “This will enable EOD personnel to locate, sense, and interact with objects they both can and cannot visualize from a remote, safe distance.” STARFISH demonstrates a deft touch During lab testing, the STARFISH prototype used three tactile-sensing fingers to successfully…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.79
March 28, 2023
…has launched a new portfolio of end-of-arm tooling, or EOAT, that it said is designed to help customers using collaborative robots and small-payload robots in their operations. The Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company said the tools are designed for cobots handling payloads up to 10 kg (22 lb.). The tools can be used to complete gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing, and tool-extension applications. Destaco, a Dover Corp. company, said it is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote-handling systems. The company serves customers in a variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.89
November 30, 2021
…tooling. The Apex, N.C.-based company said its end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) can enhance the productivity and flexibility of automation across a wide spectrum of industries. It provides automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more capabilities. In July, Novanta Inc., a Bedford, Mass.-based industrial and medical equipment manufacturer, said it planned to acquire ATI for $172 million. ATI designs QC-29 for robust light robot tool changing The QC-29 Robotic Tool Changer includes a tool-side plate (left) that connects to the customer tooling and a master side plate (right) that connects to the robot wrist. Additional tool plates can be purchased…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.80
August 09, 2022
…off his company’s welding and plasma cutting end-of-arm tools (EOAT). He said it takes years of practice for a welder to become a master of his craft. With the use of robots, companies can get that precision in less time. “It is extremely difficult and takes a long time to get proficient at welding, at least to the point where you can make a career out of it,” Eckdahl said. “I’m not a welder by any means, but I can make the robot put down some very pretty wells.” During the open house, Vectis’ cobot was emulating the motions of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.71
April 11, 2023
…back and features a soft silicone massage end-of-arm tool (EOAT). The robot has a force sensitivity of .03 newtons, according to Flexiv. “By making the robot able to sense its environment via touch and sight, Flexiv's massage application is not only absolutely safe, but it can provide customized massages to people of all shapes and sizes on an automatic basis,” the company said. Robots increase access to customer services Yunfan Gao, Flexiv's marketing director, said the company hopes the robot can be used to cut down the costs of massages. “I hope that one day our robotic masseur will be…
