Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.03
November 11, 2021
…packaging, quality control, and materials handling, as well as machine tending, assembly, and surface finishing. WebLytics uses OEE standard Not only can WebLytics eliminate manual data collection for cobot end users and integrators, but it can also provide actionable insights into how well a collaborative application is performing, claimed OnRobot. The software is also designed to offer live device diagnostics, alerts, and preventive-maintenance measures to minimize costly robot cell downtime, it said. Integrating the globally recognized Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) industry standard, WebLytics identifies trends in the robot cell, including patterns, peaks, and disturbances in application productivity. OEE measures the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.80
June 08, 2022
…End users can configure multiple axes through Universal Robots' human-machine interface (HMI). They can simply set position, speed, and acceleration on the HMI or, with the URCap toolbar, move the axes in manual mode to configure motion. Festo said its multi-axis system features the Festo Motion Control Package (FMCP) for UR, which is a complete motion-control panel for up to four-axis motion. The FMCP is fully integrated with the UR cobot control panel and HMI and features a UR safety I/O and communications interface. Uses for more axes of motion In addition to a seventh axis used for linear transfer,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.67
August 27, 2024
…helping manufacturing companies thrive. The vision, specifically of the machine variety, is where the biggest change has occurred. RaaS to RapidID When Rapid Robotics was founded in 2019, it was primarily a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) provider and integrator for companies looking to automate portions of their manufacturing processes. But by 2023, and largely spearheaded by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company shifted its focus from hardware to software. “The pandemic gave us the ability to deploy all these robots because everybody needed them,” said Kim Losey, CEO of Rapid Robotics. “We figured out how to use primarily cobots at that time to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.53
June 09, 2022
…tooling (EOAT) options, the CX1000 can be uncoupled from the weld cart and repurposed for different applications such as machine tending or sanding when not welding. The FastARC CX1000 cobot is equipped with a FANUC six-axis, 10-kg (22 lb.)-capacity cobot arm that Acieta said is maintenance-free for up to eight years. The system is compatible with Lincoln Electric and Miller Electric welders and is IP 67-rated with sealed components to work in industrial environments.
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 18.35
November 26, 2021
…in the areas of programmable logical controllers (PLCs), PCs, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), motion control, machine vision, safety light curtains and scanners, structural guarding, and workstations. Berkeley Heights, N.J.-based The Knotts Co. works with manufacturers of industrial, automation, and robotics products. Knotts collaborates with customer experts to create higher-level solutions including technology, products, integration, machine-building, and other services for increasing performance, productivity, and profitability. Electromate in Vaughan, Ontario, is known for its high-performance robotic and mechatronic systems. It has been recognized as one of the best workplaces in Canada for multiple years and is a recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.28
August 01, 2022
Kassow Robots, a developer of 7-axis cobots for machine tending, material handling, and related applications, has partnered with Industrial Control, a factory automation distribution specialist with over 46 years of experience. Zeeland, Mich.-based Industrial Control said it sells over $12 million in automation components and solutions annually in the state of Michigan. The company’s other robotic partners include Epson Robots, Mobile Industrial Robots, Asyril, Intelligent Actuator Inc., Solomon, Nachi Robotic Systems, and Shunk. “Industrial Control is a perfect partner for intelligent robotic solutions,” said Dieter Pletscher, head of global sales at Kassow Robots. “To ensure success, their team utilizes the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.12
April 18, 2021
…autononomous mobile robot (AMR) is suitable for tasks including machine tending, quality assurance sampling, and packaging in manufacturing and logistics applications. “The combination of our omnidirectional Vector and the OB7, which provides seven axes for precise grasping, makes this system the most capable mobile manipulator available today,” said Jason Walker, co-founder and CEO of Waypoint Robotics. “In addition, setting it up requires no programming, and either robot can be the primary controller for an operation.” Waypoint's Vector includes precise positioning “We could have had a moble manipulator a while ago, but some things were missing that we felt we could…
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 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 17.87
May 19, 2021
…recently completed a Series C funding round. The Beijing-based machine vision company said the latest investment brings its total funding to more than $100 million (U.S.), making it one of the world's most funded artificial intelligence and industrial automation startups. “Our products are designed to fundamentally reframe the manufacturing pain points by utilizing the practice of AI and human-robotics interaction,” stated Tianlan Shao, founder and CEO of Mech-Mind Robotics. “Our products and service already create visible business returns for nearly 1,000 clients worldwide.” Manufacturing remains the largest adopter of industrial automation globally, according to the International Federation of Robotics, as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.69
December 19, 2022
…a range of processes in the manufacturing line; from machine tending, assembly and labeling to picking, packing, and palletizing.” It is an authorized partner of ABB and sells mobile robots developed by ASTI, which was acquired by ABB in 2021. 3BUTTON GROUP AB is made up of Front AGV AB, Front Automation AB, Fröjd Automation AB, and IML Technologies AB. Kollmorgen Automation said it caters to automakers developing “driverless logistics automation solutions.” It added that its software and hardware products help customers route vehicles for efficiency and navigational control. Earlier this year, Vanderlande Industries B.V. announced that it had chosen…
