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Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 47.79
Yaskawa Motoman delivers innovative robotic automation solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application, including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material cutting (laser, plasma, waterjet), material handling (diecast, machine loading, packaging, palletizing, part transfer, press tending), material removal (deburring, polishing, sanding) and spot welding.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 38.31
…the award-winning Gecko gripping technology; and a “2.5D” vision system. OnRobot's product range also includes force/torque sensors, screwdriver and sanding kits, and tool changers. The Danish company said its end-of-arm tooling is supported by the free Learn OnRobot e-learning platform. It is designed to make it easy to deploy collaborative automation for tasks such as such as packaging, quality control, materials handling, machine tending, assembly, and surface finishing, regardless of skill level or previous robotics experience.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.99
…launch of GRIT, its first collaborative robot for composites sanding. Developed by aeronautics and composite experts, GRIT can improve productivity, reduce health risks, and solve labor shortages for aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul, or MRO, companies, claimed the Chino, Calif.-based company. “Aerospace and defense manufacturers require extremely precise sanding, grinding, polishing, and finishing work to ensure parts meet regulatory requirements and achieve top performance,” stated Alan Hiken, chief operating officer at Kane Robotics and a composites expert with a 30-year career in aerospace engineering. “GRIT cobot solutions provide the highest-quality work and help save teams from injuries and illness by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.05
…and defense industries involve combustible, dangerous dust created by sanding. The invention of a force-compliant C2D1-rated automated sander, with integral dust collection, virtually eliminates the risk of exposure and occupationally acquired respiratory infections, said Aerobotix and FerRobotics. “Aerobotix remains committed to improving safety in the aerospace and defense industries,” said Josh Tuttle, business development manager at Aerobotix. “As such, we’re proud to partner with FerRobotics on this important tool to help save lives and reduce lung disease in the workplace.” Huntsville, Alabama-based Aerobotix specializes in the creation of automation for the production of high-value, high-precision components, aircraft, and vehicles. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.67
…robotic system used for sandblasting, thermal spraying, shot peening, sanding, polishing, and welding applications at the show at Hall 11 Stand A45. The company said it is attending the show to help expand its presence in the European market and better demonstrate its simplified robot programing solutions. Augmentus claimed to serve a diverse customer base across various industries, such as aerospace, automotive, maritime, and supply chain. Its systems are used by companies such as ST Engineering, Hyundai, Abrasive Engineering, Johnson & Johnson, and Fujitsu. Augmentus aims to make automation simpler The company was established in 2019 and claims to be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.61
…created the first collaborative robot built specifically for composites sanding. Kane said its GRIT cobot is reconfigurable and easy to operate, working alongside humans to perform safe and precise sanding, grinding, and finishing. It asserted that its systems are compact, mobile, and affordable, making automation accessible to all sizes and types of manufacturers. Source: Kane Robotics Why did the company choose to work with cobots rather than industrial robots? “I have another business and a big customer was looking for ways to automate,” Spruce told Robotics 24/7. “We showed people what a lightweight, low-cost robot could do next to a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.59
…gripping technology, force/torque sensors, a 2.5D vision, robotic screwdrivers, sanding kits, and tool changers. The company said it serves applications such as 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.06
…damaged parts. Traditional methods of manually removing supports and sanding, as well as dunk tanks that can warp parts, are a possible culprit. The majority of respondents in high growth markets—automotive, aerospace and defense—report that their current post-print methods are already a challenge to meeting their current additive manufacturing goals. “With PostProcess’s unique position of offering solutions across the entire market, we are able to aggregate and analyze the data with a distinct perspective,” Dean Von Bank, VP of Strategic Partnerships, says. “We’re excited to share these findings in a live webinar that will be presented on September 3rd.” PostProcess…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.01
…without additional sensors. An example of this would be sanding a thin composite part. In this application, it is important to control how much force is applied to avoid removing too much material and damaging the composite layers. Force-controlled robots not only offer safety, but are also useful for applications such as sanding. Source: SwRI Another example might be assembly of parts with threaded fasteners. Traditionally, this task would require precise indexing. However, with force control, the fastener position can be adjusted until it easily threads on. It is possible to get force control packages for traditional robots, but these…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.17
…the data can be used for process verification.” The tool is compatible with grinding media such as flap wheels, sanding discs and wire brushes, the company added. The CGV-900 is the latest end-of-arm tool to come out of the Novanta-owned company. The company also produces robotic tool changers, multi-axis force/torque sensing systems and material removal tools. For more information on the CGV-900, check out the company's product page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.55
…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 14.08
…the robot could be used for screw fastening, loading, sanding, and polishing. The company also develops robot arms through its Rizon series. Robots in that line include the Rizon 4, the Rizon 4s, and the Rizon 10. “Moonlight is a combination of our award-winning Rizon series of robots and the industry-proven parallel bot design,” stated Hao Jiang, director of product development for Flexiv. The company added that the robot can complete many of the tasks a robot arm can do but with the speed and agility of a parallel robot. “We saw that in some specific applications, customers needed a…