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 24.19
May 18, 2021
…customer feedback and expands potential applications such as palletizing, machine tending, and packaging. The robot’s price remains unchanged, said Universal Robots. “Universal Robots is committed to continuous improvement based on meaningful conversations with customers and our ability to address critical market opportunities,” stated Kim Povlsen, president of Universal Robots. “Our customers have already deployed UR cobots on a wide variety of palletizing applications.” “Over time, they have identified opportunities to utilize our UR10e cobot in handling tasks with heavier items,” he said. “In response to this demand, we have enhanced the UR10e to support greater payloads, providing customers with exciting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.17
October 28, 2021
…packaging, quality control, and materials handling, as well as machine tending, assembly, and surface finishing. Learn OnRobot designed for easy reference Learn OnRobot provides step-by-step guidance for tasks using the company's grippers, vision cameras, processing kits, and sensors in setups with all major cobot and light industrial robot brands, said OnRobot. Localized with support in nine languages, the platform includes an extensive library of “How To” videos and 3D simulations with detailed information on collaborative applications, including machine tending, palletizing, pick and place, and sanding. Learn OnRobot is accessible via PCs, smartphones, and tablets for easy access to resources from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.78
April 29, 2021
…for a wide variety of tasks including materials handling, machine tending, polishing, and assembly and testing.” “[It] can now help more businesses achieve new standards of speed and accuracy as they develop solutions to lift and handle heavy, complex or irregular shapes, even in small workspaces,” he said. IRB 1300 designed for tight spaces Featuring a footprint of just 220 by 220 mm (8.6 x 8.6 in. or 73.9 sq. in.), the IRB 1300 is suitable for use in confined spaces, enabling more robots to be deployed in a specific area if required, said ABB. It is available in three…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.61
June 06, 2022
DETROIT—Rapid Robotics Inc. said its Rapid Machine Operator is the first industrial robot that can get up and running in a matter of hours. Now, it’s also the first manufacturing robot that can move between jobs in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee, said the company. Rapid Robotics said its Smart Setup feature enables anyone to move Rapid Machine Operators (RMOs) onto a new job in as little as 60 seconds using built-in computer vision. No programming or robotics expertise is required. “Smart Setup gives the Rapid Machine Operator human-like instincts about its surroundings and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.82
September 25, 2021
…a wide range of applications, ranging from education to machine tending. The market for cobots has been expanding rapidly and is expected to grow by more than 50% in the next five years and ultimately represent nearly one-third of the entire industrial robot market. Ongoing automation trends are expected to strengthen interest across several applications such as: Light-duty mobile robotics – Cobots can be easier to integrate into a mobile manipulator that carries out operations near humans, such as stocking shelves in a warehouse. Assembly and disassembly – Cobots can handle a tedious staging task without complex safety systems while…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.81
April 09, 2023
…refers to the combination of computer numerical control (CNC) machines with cutting-edge robotics. CNC machines use pre-programmed software to control their movement and operation. Types of CNC robots include Cartesian, cylindrical, and SCARA robots. The potential benefits from such robots include increased efficiency and productivity, improved accuracy and precision, and reduced labor costs. These machines can perform complex tasks with high consistency and accuracy, making them ideal for mass production and high-precision applications. CNC robotics has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for faster production times, greater precision, and easier changeover of product designs. What is CNC machining? Before we can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.59
May 26, 2022
…are perfect for limited-space retrofits and applications such as machine tending, pick-and-place tasks, quality inspection, and palletizing,” said Kassow. “No in-depth programming knowledge is required to operate the cobots, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) without robotics specialists to implement automation and programming cost-effectively and independently.” Founded in 2018, Kassow said it designs and manufactures lightweight industrial robots for “strong, fast, simple” tasks. The company claimed that its line of five seven-axis robots “offers a unique package of speed, power, and reach.” Bosch Rexroth became majority owner of Kassow Robots in April. Founder Kristian Kassow is now co-owner and continues…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.40
November 02, 2024
…said can give its customers flexibility when selecting EOAT for the robot, making this series of robots appropriate for machine tending, case packing, and pick-and-place applications.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.08
January 13, 2023
…robotic systems for applications such as welding, palletizing, and machine tending, propelled by UR partners creating full solutions powered by our collaborative robot arms.” Sales of UR cobots for integration in OEM (original equipment manufacturer) systems grew about 50% in 2022, said Universal Robots. The company said it began the new year with more than 80 OEM integration partners and over 300 UR+ partners launching application kits and components certified to work with its cobots across industries. Welding a growth area for cobots A significant share of new cobot-powered turnkey systems now handle welding applications, noted Universal Robots. The Odense,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.96
June 23, 2022
The vast scope of robotics innovation is enabling machines to not only relieve humans of tedious tasks but also perform at superhuman levels. From picking operations in warehouses to complex surgical procedures, robots are becoming more dexterous and autonomous. And with artificial intelligence, they can operate more consistently and with fewer errors over time. Vision technology is enabling a host of new robotics applications. Robots and drones might be able to spot anomalies or defects, but they need contextual judgment to know what to do next. Similarly, can robotic vision discern aesthetically pleasing scenes and then snap a photo? That's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.81
December 12, 2022
…wide variety of production and product-handling applications, ranging from machine tending and palletizing to pick-and-place operations, it said. “Our customers are looking to robotic automation to make their processes more flexible, efficient, and resilient, helping to counter labor shortages by enabling their employees to perform more value-added work,” stated Andrea Cassoni, managing director for global general industry robotics at ABB. “The latest addition to our SWIFTI family is a highly accurate, high-payload cobot that’s up to six times faster than other robots in its class,” he said. “This means it can be used by both SMEs and large manufacturers looking…
