Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 57.09
July 22, 2024
Using human ingenuity to develop difference-making robotics Since 1878, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has manufactured products ranging from ships, planes and motorcycles to industrial robot arms for automotive and general industries. Driven by decades of experience in manufacturing, the company focused on creating industry-leading robots that they would want to use in their own factories. Now, Kawasaki Robotics is known for producing high-quality industrial robots that stand the test of time as manufacturing evolves. Kawasaki Robotics produced the first commercial industrial robot in Japan in 1969. Since then, the company hasn’t stopped developing state-of-the-art technology while diversifying its product line, drawing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 46.32
April 12, 2023
Kawasaki Robotics earlier this month introduced a new series of robot arms as part of a collaboration with NEURA Robotics. The CL Series is made up of four new robot arms offering payloads and reaches of 3kg/590mm (6.6 lb./23 in.), 5kg/800mm (11 lb./ 31 in.), 8kg/1300mm (17 lb./51. in.) and 10kg/1000mm (22 lb./39.3 in.), respectively. This is Kawasaki's first true cobot arm line, but it has been offering collaborative dual-arm SCARA robots through its duAro line for quite some time. The Tokyo-based company will show the public the cobots for the first time at Automatica in Munich, Germany, which runs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.81
February 26, 2024
…robotics company, recently announced a new partnership with Michigan-based Kawasaki Robotics, a supplier of industrial robots and automation system. The partnership will offer customers the ability to restart production faster, reduce troubleshooting and downtime costs by up to 90%, and gain access to expert support quickly. The companies will showcase their partnership at Kawasaki’s booth #C5475 during MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. Joining them will be CRG Automation, a Louisville, Ky.-based integration house CRG Automation. The partners will demonstrate a robotic corner board system - integrated with a mixed palletizing and depalletizing cell - featuring a Kawasaki RS007L robot that automates…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.20
May 09, 2024
Industrial robot manufacturer Kawasaki Robotics recently offered a first look at its new CL family of collaborative robots (cobots) at Automate 2024 in booth 2557. The trade show is being held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendance is free. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and an expected 30,000 registrants, with learning and networking opportunities. Attendees are able to see the latest in robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and motion control. Kawasaki Robotics will also feature new applications…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.61
May 23, 2023
…or difficult for humans. At Automate 2023 this week, Kawasaki Robotics is displaying how human ingenuity and robots have made a difference in the past, present, and future. With more than 50 years of experience in the automation industry, Kawasaki said it is a leading supplier of industrial automation and robots, with expertise in a wide range of applications and industries. The Tokyo-based company said it provides a set of standard features on all of its robot models for application flexibility, quality and performance, and customer support and after-sales service. Kawasaki Robotics, whose U.S. offices are in Wixon, Mich., is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.47
June 06, 2022
…Robotics today announced that it has teamed up with Kawasaki Robotics Inc. to automate the programming, deployment, and control of industrial automation. Wixom, Mich.-based Kawasaki and Boston-based Realtime Robotics have collaborated to build a demonstration cell. It will be in Kawasaki’s Booth 2332 at Automate 2022, taking place at the Huntington Place Convention Center here from June 6 to 9. The spot-welding cell displays the combined power of Kawasaki Robotics' KRNX open programming platform and Realtime Robotics’ motion-planning and collision-avoidance software, integrated with two Kawasaki BX100N robots. KRNX is an application programming interface (API) plugin that enables real-time control (RTC)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.27
September 15, 2024
At IMTS 2024 in Chicago, Kawasaki Robotics released Astorino, a unique and affordable educational robotics platform for industrial/technical education providers. Astorino offers the capabilities of a modern industrial robot at a fraction of the cost of other robots for the educational market, enabling educators to more easily equip students with the foundational, real-world skills needed as manufacturing continues to evolve. Named after the popular open-source Arduino platform and development partner ASTOR, Astorino leverages Kawasaki Robotics’ technology expertise, including hardware, firmware, control system, application software and training. The platform also supplies STL files so students can rapidly print 3D replacement parts…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 31.42
September 11, 2018
…background in industrial robotics includes sealing and press tending, and we work with nearly all robot manufacturers, including Kuka, Kawasaki, Nachi, Motoman/Yaskawa, ABB, Denso, and Fanuc. We specialize in integrating conveyors with mobile robots, AGVs, robotics, and other automated equipment, adding custom components or designing and manufacturing a completely new system. Our automated welding solutions include arc, resistance spot, laser, and stud/nut welding. Heartland’s experienced team is ready to help with start-to-finish service from design through installation and providing all the support that is needed to deliver maximum value to your material handling operation.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.06
August 24, 2022
…grappling with decreased backstock, increased demand, and labor shortages. Kawasaki Robotics said it will showcase low-cost and entry-level products, as well as high-end automation for end-of-line applications, at PACK EXPO International. With over 50 years of experience, Kawasaki is a leading supplier of industrial automation and robots. The Japanese company, whose U.S. robotics division is based in Wixom, Mich., said it has with expertise in a wide range of applications and industries. Kawasaki also said it provides “unmatched customer support and after sales service.” Kawasaki Robotics will be at Booth N-5946 at PACK EXPO International, which will be in Chicago…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.59
September 13, 2024
Kawasaki Robotics launched its new CL Series of intelligent collaborative robots (cobots), at IMTS 2024 in Chicago. The CL Series of cobots are available for order in multiple payloads. Kawasaki’s new industrial robotic options at the show represent applications such as welding, machine tending and material removal give manufacturers flexibility and advanced capabilities when choosing automation to meet their diverse needs. CL Series creates “new era” of collaborative automation Developed in partnership with NEURA Robotics, the CL Series cobots challenge the current understanding of collaborative robots, according to the companies. The CL Series offer full-on industrial scale performance and speed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.27
May 25, 2024
…support for new robot models, including ROKAE Robotics and Kawasaki. New functionalities in latest updates According to the company, this update enhances various functionalities, including: Support for new robot models: Added support for Kawasaki robots (BX300L model and others) in SprutCAM X Robot and MachineMaker. Additionally, support for 27 models of ROKAE robots has been added to MachineMaker. Kinematic models of these robots are now also available in the online Robot Library. Profile Mode for Lathe Operations Enhancement: In Job Assignment for lathe operations, users can now adjust the chamfer angle in Profile cycle based on the 3D model, an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.99
June 28, 2024
…Interface (SRCI) partners include ABB, Comau, Epson, FANUC, KAKA, Kawasaki, KUKA, Mitsubishi Electric, Stäubli, UR and Yaskawa. Source: Siemens The collaboration will enable Siemens programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that support the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) functions to translate and merge control instructions through its Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal). This arrangement will enable engineers to use Siemens’ development environment to control robots without using robot programming languages. Prior to this announcement, Siemens was already working in cooperation with Comau, Stäubli, Kawasaki, and Yaskawa Motoman on integrated robot control via SRCI. Mou reported ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Epson, and Techman,…
