Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.35
June 26, 2023
…Calculator. Founded in 2005, Universal Robots claimed that it introduced “the world's first commercially viable cobot” in 2008. The Odense, Denmark-based company has developed a product portfolio with a range of reaches and payloads for education and multiple industries. Universal Robots said it has sold more than 50,000 collaborative robots worldwide. It has also built an extensive ecosystem around its technology, with options of components, kits, and solutions for multiple applications.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.81
June 15, 2023
…safety 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.17
May 31, 2023
…operators, separate work areas, or external guidance, said the Odense, Denmark-based company. Analysts have predicted that the market will experience double-digit growth every year through at least 2027. “MiR was one of the early movers in the AMR industry and was visionary in developing a scalable platform of robots that could be easily deployed and integrated into factories and warehouses,” said Ash Sharma, managing director at Interact Analysis. “It continues to innovate and has helped the industry to grow from a fledgling industry to what is now a multi-billion-dollar sector with AMRs deployed in thousands of buildings around the world.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.35
May 25, 2023
…humans and cobots across thousands of workplaces.” The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) hosted Automate and the award ceremony. Odense, Denmark-based Universal Robots was founded in 2008 and said it has sold more than 50,000 cobots worldwide. Editor's note: For more around Automate 2023, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.89
May 18, 2023
…to handle even more logistics applications within their facilities.” Odense, Denmark-based Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) claimed that it is the global market leader in AMRs that can quickly, easily, and cost-effectively automate internal logistics and optimize materials handling. Booth to show AMRs and MiR Insights Mobile Industrial Robots plans to display its AMRs at Booth 4032 in the Huntington Place convention center. It will also offer expanded demonstrations at the AMR Technology Demonstration Center, Booth 450, on May 22 from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. and May 24 from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. (EST). Featured robots will include the MiR250, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.66
May 12, 2023
…for education and a wide range of industries. The Odense, Denmark-based company said it introduced the first commercially viable cobot in 2008. Since then, it has developed a portfolio with a range of reaches and payloads and sold more than 50,000 cobots worldwide. Univeral Robots said it has also developed an ecosystem including a wide range of components, kits, and systems for numerous applications. 'First cobot spot welder' on display At Booth 3623 at Automate, which will be in Detroit from May 22 to 25, Universal Robots plans to showcase the latest innovations, including what it said is the “world’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.12
May 09, 2023
…Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, and China, according to the Odense, Denmark-based company. He has successfully managed the integration of multiple companies acquired by Bosch. “This unique balance of leadership and engineering strengths will equip Jean-Pierre to be a great leader for MiR as the company continues to grow to become the global leader in autonomous mobile robots,” Vahey said. Vahey became president of MiR in October 2022 and was instrumental in overseeing the company’s merger with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. Prior to this, he served in leadership positions at MiR’s parent company, Teradyne, for 37 years. “My retirement has been planned…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.57
May 02, 2023
…Universal Robots is a leading provider of cobots used across a wide range of industries and in education. The Odense, Denmark-based company said it “aims to create a world where people work with robots, not like robots. Its mission is simple: Automation for anyone. Anywhere.” Since introducing the world’s first commercially viable cobot in 2008, Universal Robots claimed that it has developed a product portfolio reflecting a range of reaches and payloads and has sold over 50,000 cobots worldwide. The company said it has built an extensive ecosystem around its robots, providing innovation, customer choice, and a wide range of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.41
March 21, 2023
…industries 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.46
February 08, 2023
…as support from a wide range of end effectors, software, accessories, and application kits in the UR+ ecosystem. The Odense, Denmark-based company said it has installed more than 50,000 collaborative robots worldwide and recently reported record revenue of $326 million (U.S.) in 2022.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.01
January 13, 2023
…systems now handle welding applications, noted Universal Robots. The Odense, Denmark-based company said its welding channel grew by more than 80% last year. New cobot welders hit factory floors in places such as Raymath, a sheet metal manufacturer in Ohio. Greg LeFevre, CEO of Raymath, was able to visit THG Automation, a local UR partner offering cobot welding systems. “Within the four hours that I was there, we programmed 20 weld points,” he said. “I was actually practicing and sampling on the parts that I was going to make.” “It proved to me that if I can program this in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.17
January 12, 2023
…new platform designed to automate robotic application development. The Odense, Denmark-based company said the platform allows its customers to develop applications on the manufacturing floor with zero programming experience required. “The D:PLOY platform and its ability to truly democratize automation has been OnRobot’s goal from the beginning, and we have been laying the groundwork for years,” said Enrico Krog Iversen, OnRobot CEO, in a statement. “Today, we offer the industry’s broadest range of tools and application solutions for every leading robot brand – all based on our “One System, Zero Complexity” philosophy. Now that the building blocks are in place,…
