Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.92
July 12, 2021
…collaborative robot arms in one Application Kit. The Odense, Denmark-based company claimed that ActiNav can solve the random bin-picking challenge in machine tending applications. To give manufacturers an opportunity to experience ActiNav firsthand, Universal Robots plans to host live demonstrations with its systems integrator partners. The cobot leader has invited attendees to bring their parts to be picked so they can see how easy it is to set up a sophisticated machine-loading system. “We want manufacturers to experience in person the “wow factor” as they see ActiNav effortlessly pick their randomized parts and place them correctly in a designated place,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.78
August 08, 2022
…of restocking machines at different heights. Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, Kassow Robots said it designs and manufactures 7-axis lightweight collaborative robots for industrial applications that are “strong, fast, simple.” Its line of five 7-axis cobots offers a unique package of speed, power, and long reach with up to 1800 mm (70 in.) of reach and payloads up to 18 kg (39 lb.). The cobot will be installed as part of a system designed by its partner Project Group GmbH in Kranenburg, Germany in collaboration with Saurer Technologies GmbH & Co. KG. Together, the companies will supply an order of more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.66
June 15, 2023
…functions are implemented and meet international standards, the Odense, Denmark-based company said. For 150 years, the TÜV system has operated as a privately operated inspection and testing body for technical safety and quality. As a technical partner of businesses, government agencies, and organizations, TÜV Rheinland currently provides quality and safety control in nearly every sphere of economic and personal activity, it said. TUV certification brings added value to MiR's robots Certified safety features The TÜV certification covers the following safety features for the MiR600 and MiR1350 platforms: Emergency stop Overspeed Field Switching Personnel detection Speed monitor Safeguard stop Locomotion Hold…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.47
May 16, 2022
…and electronics. Kassow KR cobots have long reach Kastrup, Denmark-based Kassow Robotics said its line of five seven-axis collaborative robots offers speed, power, and a long reach. The company added that its cobots, plus simple programming techniques, can help customers and integrators quickly and cost-efficiently automate complex tasks in machine tending, material handling, general automation, and related applications. The KR series provides a reach of about 3 to 6 ft. (850 to 1,800 mm) and payloads around 11 to 40 lb. (5 to 18 kg) to automate a variety of physically demanding and/or repetitive tasks. In addition, each joint offers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.38
August 24, 2023
…ultimately more successful and confident.” In addition, The Odense, Denmark-based vendor noted that cobots can democratize automation. “Compared to other industrial robots, cobots are simpler to program and operate,” Vahl said. “But no matter if you are an application engineer, a robotics expert, or new to robotics, you will benefit from taking instructor-led training.” UR Academy provides cobot skills to all interested parties. Source: Universal Robots Aim Processing gains experience One customer who trained with the Universal Robots Academy was Jon Gelston, owner of Longmont, Colo.-based injection molding company Aim Processing. Gelston had very little direct experience with robot programming…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.36
July 12, 2023
…The company, which has offices in Chicago and Copenhagen, Denmark, said it matches businesses with relevant systems from its growing network of suppliers. HowToRobot also provides market insights, guides, and digital tools to help businesses understand their automation needs and connect them with solutions for their specific problems. The Association for Advancing Automation is a leading global advocate for the benefits of automating. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based organization said it promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. Members of A3 represent over 1,160 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, systems integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.33
March 21, 2023
…ranging from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare. The Odense, Denmark-based company now has nearly 220 distributors and certified systems integrators in 60 countries. Teradyne Inc. acquired MiR in 2019 and combined it with AutoGuide Mobile Robots in 2022. Mobile Industrial Robots has U.S. offices in Holbrook, N.Y.; San Diego; North Reading, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. MiR Insights answers common questions MiR Insights provides answers to questions such as: What was the overall mission effectiveness of my robot fleet this week? Do we have any specific areas in our production where our robots encounter recurring challenges? How have the changes we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.32
June 10, 2021
…Industries entered its MIRAI AI-driven control software, which can enable industrial robots to deal with variance in production. Odense, Denmark-based Mobile Industrial Robots presented the MiR250, a user-friendly mobile robot to optimize materials handling workflows across industries. “I congratulate ABB on winning the IERA award 2021 against strong competition,” said Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. “The four finalists have all presented a success story of an innovative product in robotics and automation which combine the needs of today’s manufacturers with a high degree of user-friendliness.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
March 24, 2022
…The group is currently headquartered in Copenhagen; London; Odense, Denmark; and now Chicago. Combined, the companies said they employ 50 people and plans to double staff count in 2022. Andy Weber, former federal assistant secretary of defense Companies expand to the U.S. The companies said they have opened offices in the U.S. to bolster its declining manufacturing sector. “U.S. manufacturing is heavily impacted by several global issues while facing declining labor productivity. Automation is already a key ingredient to turn this around – and it will be so even more in the coming years,” said Søren Peters, group CEO of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.27
July 27, 2023
…As a global leader in shipping services, the Copenhagen, Denmark-based company operates in more than 130 countries and employs over 110,000 people worldwide. Maersk turns to tech to better serve customers Maersk said the deployment of the Berkshire Grey Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (BG RSPW) follows its vision of using technology “to integrate logistics and offer flexible and resilient end-to-end solutions to its customers.” It said the project is intended to do the following: Maximize SKU coverage across a variety of Maersk customers and use cases Increase resilience and flexibility to the supply chain Continue to build on Maersk’s commitment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.16
September 12, 2023
…employees and operations in over 130 countries. The Copenhagen, Denmark-based supply chain company said it is aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and green fuels. Maersk builds big B2C center Maersk said its Dallas facility is designed for high-volume, business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce and is capable of managing up to 25,000 SKUs. Fabric said it is the first time that a third party runs one of its micro-fulfillment centers. Fabric said its high-density, high-throughput, cube-based storage system can take advantage of faciility ceiling heights to effectively maximize the potential of smaller…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.16
March 11, 2021
…things are ease of use and deployment time.” Odense, Denmark-based OnRobot A/S was formed in 2018 with the combination of U.S.-based Perception Robotics, Hungary-based OptoForce, and Denmark-based On Robot. It acquired Purple Robotics that same year. In 2019, the company acquired Blue Workforce's technology for its RAGNAR delta robot. OnRobot now has offices in 10 countries. Last year, the company launched a three-finger electrical gripper, the OnRobot Eyes vision system, and screwdriver and sanding tools. It also launched the 2FG7 cleanroom-ready parallel gripper. OnRobot builds MG10 magnetic gripper for smoother handling Today, OnRobot announced the MG10, a new electric magnetic…
