Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.54
October 12, 2023
…motion-planning approaches,” he explained. “We've worked on templates for machine tending and have seen months saved.” In addition, SWAT teams are using MoveIt Studio for explosive ordnance disposal, and space applications include autonomous cargo unloading from space station re-supply capsules. It serves industries including aerospace, subsea, surgical, energy, agriculture, food and beverage, and personal robots. PickNik claimed that it has earned the trust of companies including Google, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, Hyundai, NASA, Sierra Space, and Blue Origin. It also works with partners including Formant, “There are few others in the industry of robotics with the capability of PickNik,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.07
September 22, 2023
…and setup of the cobot system,” added RiACT's Grossmann. “RiFLEX has configurable solutions for common applications such as palletizing, machine tending, and pick and place.” Copenhagen-based RiACT claimed that it has developed “no-code” robotics to make complex technology more accessible to end users. The company said it designed its interface so that users of any level can be safe and more productive. XtendR will be available in multiple European countries from September onward. The partners said they will show the solution at the Motek automation trade fair for automation from Oct. 11 to 13 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.36
September 13, 2023
…25 manufacturing sectors. Universal Robots recently named Vention as a certified solutions partner. Its systems support applications including palletizing, machine tending, and case picking. The company, which has offices in Boston and Berlin, has received recognition including the Deloitte 2022 Technology Fast 50m, the Report on Business Canada’s top growing company, and a Best Work Place for professional development. Editor's note: For more about FABBTECH, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.45
September 11, 2023
…cobot workcell’s productivity, while overcoming the ‘labor gap’ in machine tending manufacturing operations.” Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder standardizes part loading Since 1983, PBC Linear (Pacific Bearing Co.) said it has created and patented linear motion systems and has greatly expanded its technology, expertise, and services. Through its partnerships in Europe and Asia and its worldwide network of distributors, the company added that it is a trusted global leader in bearing products. The Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder includes a base storage-and-retrieval unit with a Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robot pedestal, an enclosed steel rack dunnage tower that can store up to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.50
September 07, 2023
…will focus on three applications within industrial automation: welding, machine tending, and palletizing. The events will be broadcast live from Universal Robots’ three Centers of Excellence across the globe. Palletizing: Sept. 28 from Barcelona, Spain Machine tending: Oct. 12 from Munich, Germany Welding: October 26 from Novi, Mich. The company said all three events are free to attend, and they will feature: Talks with experts and industry leaders Successful customer case stories Live demonstrations of the latest UR20 robots Live Q&A sessions with industry experts Universal Robots provided more information and free registration at its website. UR cobots conduct machine…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.28
September 01, 2023
…a heavy-duty, water-cooled package. UR partners Hirebotics and Melton Machine & Control Co. will also show the UR20 in addition to a press-brake tending application from Cincinnati Inc. Vectis Automation will show its Cobot Welder using the UR20 at FABTECH. Source: Universal Robots Coordinated motion promises to increase productivity Will Healy, global segment manager for welding at Universal Robots, said he looks forward to the UR20’s welding and bending debut at FABTECH, which is from Sept. 11 to 14 in Chicago. “We redefined the cobot, completely re-engineering it from the ground up,” he said. Healy added that UR will launch…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 72.04
July 21, 2023
…automation. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. this week launched a machine tending offering for its LoadMate Plus product line that it said is easy to implement. Mitsubishi Electric Automation claimed that its machine tending systems can improve productivity and reduce operating costs. The LoadMate Plus product line also offers flexibility and mobility to address skilled labor shortages in manufacturing, it said. “Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s machine tending solutions portfolio provides a cost-effective answer to ongoing labor shortages and maximized productivity challenges many manufacturers are currently experiencing,” said Dave Simak, service product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, in a press release. “Our experts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.25
June 28, 2023
…will “add new levels of flexibility to high-mix, low-volume machine tending automation,” said the company. Beta testers including customers and partners provided valuable feedback throughout the development of PolyScope X, said Universal Robots. The collaborative robot leader showed a prototype at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) last year. Anders Billesø Beck. Source: Universal Robots “PolyScope X is a perfect example of how we approach innovation at Universal Robots,” said Anders Billesø Beck, vice president for strategy and innovation at the Odense, Denmark-based company, in a blog post. “We want to include our partners and end customers right from the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.93
June 27, 2023
…cobots to be used for demanding tasks such as machine tending, welding, parts handling, polishing, and assembly, it added. The GoFa 10’s 1.62-m (5.3 ft.) reach is 14% more than others in its class and enough to cover U.S. pallets, said ABB. The new GoFa 10 cobot has a long enough reach to be 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.38
June 26, 2023
…parts to be placed into a CNC machining process. “Machine tending is a critical process in manufacturing and one of the most popular applications for UR cobots,” said Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development at collaborative robotics leader Universal Robots, in a press release. “By constantly feeding the cobot new parts to accurately pick and place, Applied Cobotics optimizes this process significantly,” he added. “We’re excited to include the Cobot Feeder in the UR+ product portfolio, benefitting our rapidly growing customer base looking to automate this task.” PBC Linear has been a proud member of the manufacturing community in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.02
May 26, 2023
…exciting post-pandemic announcements than about improved 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.41
May 19, 2023
…customer success team will gain full awareness of the machine, from the hardware and firmware versions and the real-time I/O state to the program running on Vention’s MachineMotion controller. This ensures that user guidance will be efficient and timely, said the company. Vention claimed that its customer success team provides above 96% in terms of responses within the promised time. With more than 16,000 equipment pieces already deployed, the company asserted that it consistently achieves a net promoter score above 75. Vention cited the following features and technical advancements in Pendant V3 that will allow manufacturers to benefit from the…
