Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
June 02, 2022
…RB1000i Connected Atomizer as a flexible and accurate medium-sized painting robot that can provide shorter cycle times, process optimization, and a digital platform to ensure premium paint quality and uptime. It added that the connected, sensor-equipped, robotic paint atomizer allows real-time smart diagnostics by providing an environmentally friendly, turnkey system for increasing uptime and eliminating defects. The IRB 5510 FlexPainter can increase transfer efficiency by 10%, reduce paint loss inside the atomizer during color changes by 75%, and reduce compressed air consumption by 20%, saving customers millions of dollars, said ABB. RobotStudio brings AR and VR to Automate ABB noted…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.05
May 20, 2022
…orientation. Next the robot’s HVLP spray gun will simulate painting the part. The demonstration will highlight the robot’s ability to quickly adapt to randomly-oriented or shifting parts. The R-2000iD/210FH robot equipped with integrated FANUC Servo Gun Control and a hollow arm for spot welding dress out will perform simulated spot welding in and around a truck cab. The FANUC’s SR-12iA SCARA robot will pack and unpack four-packs of two-liter pop bottles. The demonstration shows the SR-12iA’s ability to handle heavy products in a wide operating area at high speeds, the company said. Factory automation demonstrations at Automate The company will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.79
May 10, 2022
…than 53 countries. PixelPaint offers precision, sustainability Multi-colored car painting has traditionally been a laborious and costly process involving multiple stages of masking and unmasking. ABB said its PixelPaint technology “reimagines” the paint application process and reflects the growing demand for sustainable personalization in the automotive industry, particularly in exterior paint. PixelPaint allows for a detailed, colorful, and exact replication of any design, according to the company. Carefully controlled, the paint can be quickly applied in a single application. This advancement in automating the painting process could allow for specialized and personalized designs to the automotive market, said ABB. PixelPaint…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
April 21, 2022
…programmed “for continuous processes such as arc welding or painting,” according to MassRobotics. The startup recently conducted a successful demonstration at Newport News, Va., where the U.S. Navy is facing a shortage of skilled welders in its shipyards. Welders were able to use Scalable Robotics' code-free point-and-click system to quickly instruct a robot to conduct multiple precision welds, said Tom Fuhlbrigge, founder and CEO. Two MassRobotics residents team up Black-I Robotics Inc. and Ascend Robotics joined forces to develop what they are called the “first mobile autonomous heavy-lift arm system for logistics and manufacturing applications.” The partners showed off the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.27
February 10, 2022
…by Future Market Insights. Cobot applications are expanding into painting, quality testing, material handling, and more. Other manufacturers connect with cobots One of the biggest applications of collaborative arms, as of late, has been arc welding, said Joe Campbell, senior manager of strategic marketing and application development at Universal Robots. Arc welding involves connecting pieces of metal electrically and is often used by metal fabricators. “In our world, it’s three times bigger than it was a couple of years ago,” he told Robotics 24/7. “It’s actually a little over 6% of our total volume. That’s new, and it’s continuing to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.81
December 02, 2021
…by eliminating traditional manufacturing processes, such as pressing and painting.” The company said it is partnering with autonomous driving software and hardware technology providers on the base Mover platform. MOOVE said its customizable interface can be adapted to suit customer use cases that demand specific automatic and autonomous solutions. For instance, PeopleMover can carry up to 19 passengers. Sensible 4 noted that because its autonomous driving software can perform well in weather conditions such as rain and snow, it is suitable for operations in Europe. The company has tested its system in Norway, Finland, and Switzerland. It plans to launch…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.04
October 09, 2021
…safety-rated switches and sensors in place. Explosive environment (e.g. painting) Not possible for cobots: Currently no explosive environment-rated cobots. Good fit: Paint robots are readily available for this application. This high-level table is a good place to start when considering your application, but the situation becomes more complex when there are competing constraints, such as high speed and working near humans. Understand your problems Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut way of solving problems in complex categories. The best approach is to clearly understand the problem and discuss it with an automation specialist who understands implementation strategies for both cobots and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.76
September 25, 2021
…wide range of industry for tasks from welding to painting to material handling. Industrial robots in automotive assembly. Source: SwRI Traditional robots are isolated from humans by cages with complex safety systems in place to ensure that workers cannot be injured while the robot is moving. This is essential because a traditional robot is a heavy piece of machinery moving at high speeds. Without a safety system in place, an industrial robot can easily injure or kill someone if they accidentally move into its path. With enough safety measures, it is possible to incorporate most traditional industrial robots into a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.35
September 18, 2021
…modifications, said FANUC. It can handle a variety of painting needs for a large company or the smaller batch needs of small and midsized companies. The robot features a variety of mounting positions, enabling companies to use it in small and narrow workspaces. Kawasaki KJ155 The KJ155 painting robot. Source: Kawasaki Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.’s KJ155 explosion-proof paint robot features a 3R (roll, roll, roll) hollow wrist with inner diameter of 70 mm (2.75 in.) to accommodate hoses. It also has a slim and lightweight body with a wide motion range. Painting equipment can be mounted on the upper arm.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.68
September 15, 2021
…now seeking out cobot manufacturers and partners for welding, painting, and other solutions, exhibitors said. “FANUC released our CRX robot for material handling a couple of years ago, then released our CRX collaborative arc welding robot in the middle of the pandemic, about a year ago,” said Paul Webster, CNC engineering manager at FANUC. “Now it’s really taking off.” Webster said that the CRX collaborative arc welding robot is designed for the small batch jobs, and can be quickly taught—rather than programmed—to handle different welds for different production needs. If a company has high volume, very repeatable needs, it could…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.24
June 17, 2021
…department, machine assembly departments, 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software, painting and component finishing facilities, and more. AMP said it works with both robotics and the latest in linear transport technology to design systems to meet customer needs. The company’s systems can be single-point machines or complete packing lines from primary packaging to palletizing. “Three or four years ago, we started to focus on automation machinery, and we haven’t looked back since,” said Paul Mann, sales director at AMP Automation. “During this time, we incorporated Soft Robotics' technology and began automating bakery goods, fresh and frozen meats, snacks, fruits, naked or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.87
June 10, 2021
…Automation” (IERA). ABB said PixelPaint increases efficiency in car painting and eliminates the need for overspraying, benefitting the environment. “The jury is pleased to honor ABB’s PixelPaint technology, with the 17th IERA Award,” stated Rob Ambrose, jury chair. “The innovative solution for automated car painting combines more flexibility and customization with reduced wasted paint for the well-being of the environment.” The IERA Award highlights and honors the achievements of innovators with value-creating ideas and entrepreneurs who propel those ideas into world-class products. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE/RAS) and the International Federation of Robotics…
