Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 6.10
July 18, 2023
“Stepper motors? Servo motors must have better performance.” This is a typical response when asked about stepper motors. Obviously, there is a major misconception about stepper motors. In fact, stepper motors have been used in various types of applications such as advanced equipment and accessible automated instruments. The reasons why stepper motors have been continuously chosen are explained in this article. Some readers may say that they have never seen a stepper motor before. Stepper motors have been used in many applications and industries as the motor solution for drive systems requiring high accuracy control, such as factory automation (FA),…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
June 27, 2023
…useful for palletizing. Source: ABB Robotics Robots built for ease of use The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 cobots are straightforward to program, deploy, and use. ABB's Wizard software is designed to facilitate setup. It allows even non-specialists to quickly automate their applications by manipulating simple graphical command blocks rather than writing complex programming code, according to the company. Pre-installed on the cobots’ ABB’s FlexPendant robot controller, the ABB SafeMove monitoring app includes features for safe speed limits, standstill monitoring, and orientation supervision. This enables human-machine collaboration without requiring bulky protective barriers or fencing, it said. The combination of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.94
June 20, 2023
…30 countries, the company said it has gained a growing reputation in the robotic industry thanks to the reliability, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness of its cobots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.86
June 02, 2023
…issuing orders to implementation, with all the simplicity and ease of use of a fully integrated system. With the help of CoEvolution’s CO-PICK solution, Lotte Global Logistics was able to break the boundaries of the original independent islands of automation, scheduling robots to connect the whole transferring process and turning the warehouse into one open map. “We are delighted that we selected CoEvolution and CO-PICK to come on this automation journey with us,” said Seungkee Baek, vice president of Lotte Institute of Logistics Technology. The new smart warehousing solution has increased our productivity and throughput, made optimal use of our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.96
May 26, 2023
…and surface finishing (see photo, top right). Affordability and ease of use were important, as igus demonstrated with its low-cost automation line at Automate. The motion plastics supplier openly listed the prices for all its robots, components, and preassembled workcells. Combinations of different robots were also noteworthy. FANUC showed an order-fulfillment workcell designed by applications engineer Stacy Harimoto that combined the company's robot arms with 3D vision, scanners, and Locus mobile robots. Another theme was the ongoing convergence between industrial robot arms and their lighter cobot cousins. Thanks to sensors and programming, some bigger robots will now slow down when…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 4.93
May 25, 2023
For decades, only large manufacturers had the expertise, space, and budgets for automation, but new technologies and business models are making robotics more accessible to small and midsize enterprises. Labor shortages, the reshoring of production, competitive pressures, and government incentives are encouraging smaller businesses to evaluate and adopt robots. They are proving useful for tasks such as materials handling, piece picking, welding, and cleaning. Companies can now scale quickly, thanks to advancements in both hardware and software. And with robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) payment models, customers may not need to make major capital investments upfront. That’s not all. Robotics software is also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.17
May 21, 2023
…commercial labor shortages,” said Bubnikovich. “The continuing advancements in ease of use and flexible performance of robots, including the development of collaborative models with larger payloads such as ABB’s GoFa and SWIFTI cobots, mean companies can address skills gaps and make better use of their existing workforces. “We will also see robots taking on tasks in new sectors such as food processing and healthcare. For example, ABB robots are in operation at a White Castle frozen hamburger plant in Louisville, Kentucky, where a complete automated packaging system features three different types of robots handling three different functions. And, at the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
May 20, 2023
…the key benefits of Mujin's random bin picking application Ease of use: no-code programming makes it easy for anyone to operate a robot, even without prior programming experience. Capability: can pick and place parts from any orientation and location in bins just by registering their CAD models. Speed: faster than traditional systems because it is powered by Mujin’s best-in-class, real-time motion planning technologies that optimize the robot motion and IO commands. No collision: utilizes the world's only general-purpose robot controller with advanced integrated control, which considers the surrounding environment. “The future of robotics will be powered by intelligent robot controllers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.54
May 04, 2023
…distribution network in 50 countries. PF3 AGV designed for ease of use, safety Stäubli said it designed the PF3 with a low profile and to operate within very narrow spaces on the factory floor. The new robot can maneuver around obstacles and carry out positioning precision of +/-5 mm (0.19 in.), it said. With the lift unit, it has a height of 400 mm (15.7 in.). “Plus, smart features offer future-proof production and a streamlined workflow,” said the company. The PF3 uses standard software interfaces and an electric and mechanical interface for third-party add-ons. It battery is designed for up…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.56
May 03, 2023
…series and said the CS robots are designed for ease of use, safety, and expandability. The CS series is based on an advanced software infrastructure, with an intuitive and modular graphical user interface that supports the Python scripting language, according to Elite Robots. It also includes self-developed plug-ins and offers a high level of customization for programmers. With 24 digital I/O (eight configurable) and four configurable tool I/O, as well as extensive connectivity options, the CS series is highly expandable, said the company. Elite Robots added that it complies with the ISO 10218-1 and ISO 13849-1 safety standards. The CS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.46
April 28, 2023
Patrick Helfrich of Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works Inc. is seeing much higher numbers of orders from customers these days. Part of that demand is being driven by reshoring efforts. Customers have experienced firsthand the instability from relying too heavily on the global supply chain and are making efforts to bring production closer to home. Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works primarily designs and manufactures equipment for waste-to-energy facilities. It also develops systems that semiconductor companies use to make computer chips. Helfrich Brothers is based in Lawrence, Mass., and its staff works out of a 95,000-sq.-ft. steel fabrication and machine shop. “As manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
April 26, 2023
…find a home for them on their shop floors. “Ease of use is not just a ‘nice to have’ feature,” said Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development and strategic marketing at collaborative robot leader Universal Robots. “It’s key to breaking down the traditional cost and complexity barriers to automation adoption.” Robot designs imitate consumer devices An examination of the ease-of-use features on the market today reveals that many mimic everyday consumer technology. Robotics companies are applying this approach to both hardware and software. To see how designers are using familiar technology to break down the barriers to robot adoption,…
