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 14.01
October 16, 2023
…our long experience from developing custom palletizing end-of-arm tooling (EOAT),” stated Madeleine Sheikh, product manager at the Piab Vacuum Automation Division, in a release. “What we have here is a complete pre-engineered bag gripper that is easy to install, adjust and maintain,” she added. “It offers flexibility to fit any roller conveyor on the market, and slip sheets are handled just as easy by our vacuum-based upgrade option with Duraflex suction cups and COAX technology.” Piab Group has sold gripping, lifting, and moving systems since 1951. The Täby, Sweden-based company said automation can eliminate resource waste and worker injuries. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.46
September 11, 2023
…of an auger and paint it. Also, a FANUC CRX-10iA collaborative robot will utilize a BYK-mac i end-of-arm tool (EOAT) to measure and collect color data on painted test panels. This automated process can help manufacturers determine if the final color meets their specifications, said the company. While cobots have not traditionally been used for automotive coating, the demonstration illustrates how companies can use cobots for paint inspection. In addition, FANUC experts will participate in several conference sessions at FABTECH. Editor's note: For more about FABTECH, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.82
August 30, 2023
…camera in a protective box attached to end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). It also uses a touchscreen interface to guide the welder through the scan, teach, validate, and tuning steps. ABB added that the FlexArc U2, a member of its line of standard, pre-engineered industrial robot welding cells, can simplify the transition from manual to robotic welding. About ABB Robotics Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. said it has built on more than 130 years of experience to be a leader in electrification and automation technologies. The company said it has about 105,000 employees worldwide focused on connecting “engineering know-how and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.83
August 25, 2023
…the shape and other features Develop an adaptable end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT) to adjust to the geometry of the fabric piece to be picked up Leverage the fabric gripper technology developed by Apparel Robotics Beyond garment manufacturing, the proposed system could bolster automation capabilities in aerospace and other industries working with flexible, fabric-like materials. Collaborative Framework for Robotics Training Project team: Aris Technology (principal investigator) Topic areas addressed: Multi-robot, multi-human collaboration, task sharing, and task allocation Description: Robotic adoption has been limited by a lack of flexible robotic systems and difficulties in upskilling a large industrial workforce. Enabling shop-floor operators with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.10
June 02, 2023
…30 kg (66 lb.), which allowing for end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) weight, means it can easily palletize cartons or cases in the 22-25 kg range, using wizard-like software to design pallet patterns and in effect configure, rather than program a solution, said Chris Caldwell, product manager with Yaskawa Motoman. While there are robotics applications with high variability that call for advanced vision software from partners, said Caldwell, using a cobot to palletize and leveraging simple software for setup can fit the needs of many small-to-medium enterprises looking to step into automated palletizing with robotics. “We believe robotics should only be as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
May 26, 2023
…capabilities. Advances in machine vision, software, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) have led to a wider range of applications. Picking of jumbled or mixed pieces is getting faster and more accurate, with less AI overhead. CapSen Robotics, Mujin, and Soft Robotics provided some examples. Most of the collaborative robot suppliers showed welding cells, with Universal Robots leading the way with its first cobot TIG welding and spot welding applications with partners THG Automation and Pro Spot, respectively (see video below). Kane Robotics and FerRobotics used a UR cobot to demonstrate grinding and surface finishing (see photo, top right). Affordability and ease…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.83
May 22, 2023
…in active/passive compliant technology, brush sanding, and end-of-arm tooling [EOAT].” “It's hard to ignore the strides being made by collaborative systems,” he said. “It's not trying to displace industrial automation, but we think cobots are opening the marketplace to a whole group of customers who never would have considered automation and can now benefit.” Kane Robotics to exhibit with partners Application partners Applied Automation, ATI industrial Automation, and FerRobotics sought out Kane Robotics to exhibit GRIT cobots in each of their booths at Automate 2023 because GRIT operationalizes their products and services in realistic scenarios, said the company. In the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
May 09, 2023
…robot wil be equipped with an MDAC1 end-of-arm tool (EOAT), the flagship smaller-format plastic filament extruder from Massive Dimension. This display will use the 3D Printing PowerPack for ABB's RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software. The entire system offers enhanced integration capabilities and is ideal for small-scale collaborative robot applications, ABB asserted. The Dual-Arm YuMi collaborative robotic printed circuitboad (PCB) assembly cell will show how automation can accurately populate PCBs with through hold technology (THT) components. Cobots provide a viable option for low- to medium-volume orders where insertion machines would not be cost effective, said ABB. The company said its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.90
May 09, 2023
…also developed sensors, motion control systems, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), he said. Customization and personalization with robots Coffin gave an example of how kitting works with robots and people. “I get a box of tea every month, and it comes with these different pieces,” he said. “There's the key box that comes with it, and there's a pamphlet, and then there's always something like a little spoon.” “It's representative of a lot of the customers that we've been talking to lately,” Coffin said. “Robotics offers opportunities to not have people doing the repetitive task of placing these items in boxes…
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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.11
April 09, 2023
…cost-effective technology for fabricating them. End effectors End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and grippers are essential to the usefulness of the robot arms to which they're attached. With tool changers, they allow robots to perform multiple tasks and interact with various objects simultaneously. CNC machines can help create end effectors with an excellent surface finish of about Ra 0.8 μm. Controllers and sensors Sensors and controllers include printed circuit boards, or PCBs, required for various machining operations. CNC machines aid in the fabrication of controllers and sensors without the use of hazardous chemicals. Integrating CNC machines and automation Manufacturers can build productive…
