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…markets. Assembly capabilities include: Ultrasonic welding Riveting Screwing Snap fit Gluing UV gluing Decorating, Heat Sealing, Joining dissimilar materials Material joining capabilities include: Heat/ultrasonic foil sealing Laser tacking Laser ablation Laser or ultrasonic cutting and die cutting FlexChassis’ configurability enables a range of use cases FlexChassis also includes full digital control and process monitoring. Additionally, linear motors give FlexChassis speed,…
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…other materials and processes. Rapid Welding of Thermoplastic Composite Structure Source: Raythenon Technologies Principal Investigator: Raytheon Technologies Research Center Project Team: Carnegie Mellon University, Wason Technology LLC, and Collins Aerospace Project Description: Lightweight carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CF-TPCs) are internationally recognized as a material capable of meeting the future aerospace market high-rate demands and providing sustainability benefits. One key…
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…user can trace a new welding path on the workpiece with the TracePen input device in the hand and recorded by the software at the same time. The recorded path can then be edited, tested, and executed via the intuitive 3D user interface of the teaching app, Wandelbots said. The software automatically generates the manufacturer-specific robot code in accordance with…
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…day. ABAGY also surveyed the welding community to learn about worker attitudes toward robotic welding. “Every single day, we hear from manufacturers that they can't find people,” said Dmitry Golitsyn, co-founder and chief technology officer of ABAGY. “According to American Welding Society research, more than 40% of welders are over 45 years old. To address this welder shortage, we can…
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…for transportation of industrial insulation, welding and sandblasting equipment, mechanical material, and tools (customers: industrial service providers, general contractors, owners of refineries and chemical/nuclear/power plants, etc.) We'll start collecting data, not only from our hardware, but also from other tools, sensors, and solutions available on-site. ... Simultaneously, we'll keep expanding in terms of automating on-site logistics by introducing robotics solutions…
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…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 Manufacturers) solutions grew about 50% in 2022. UR enters the new year with more than 80 OEM partners integrating UR cobots in turnkey systems, and over 300…
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…and path-intensive applications, such as welding and surface finishing. Click image to enlarge. Source: Universal Robots “Naturally, what first comes to mind are traditional industrial robots, including articulated arms, parallel robots, and SCARA robots,” Choy said. “These robots boast best-in-class speed, repeatability, and cycle times among most market-available robots.” “That being said, there are difficulties introducing industrial robots into operations,”…
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…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…
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…and sales, respectively. Mobile robots, welding systems, and software to simulate environments and manage fleets all made it into our top 10 (see right, or below on mobile). It was also a challenging year for robotics vendors and customers, with ongoing supply chain problems and shifting consumer behavior leading to layoffs. Our hearts go out to all those affected so…
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…six other organizations including Edison Welding Institute Inc., the University of Houston, and Case Western Reserve University. These projects aim to reduce technological adoption barriers through a joint consortium between various stakeholders. NIST also recently awarded funding to Auburn University’s National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence and ASTM International’s AM CoE. They plan to use nearly $1 million to establish…
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…people, including cobot arms in welding, goods-to-person systems paired with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), and collaborative mobile robots such as those from 6 River Systems or Locus Robotics. Emerging teleoperation tools and software to manage growing robot fleets also did well. Check out the slideshow at right (below on mobile) to see Robotics 24/7’s top 10 robotics trends…
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…in many industrial applications, including welding. Source: FANUC FANUC a global robotics leader With over 900,000 robots sold, FANUC claimed that it is the world’s largest manufacturer of industrial robots. The company has been active in factory automation since 1955. It is headquartered in Oshino, Japan, where FANUC produces its robots in highly automated factories at the base of Mount…
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…applied such as machining or welding Industrial maintenance or mechatronics certification “It is important for FIRST to recognize the high value of skills and experiences that students gain through robotics programs,” said Chris Rake, Chief Operating Officer at FIRST. “The RMF credential unlocks exciting career pathways, helping us inspire young people to become leaders in robotics and advanced manufacturing, and…
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…it has built an automated welding system for Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., a joint venture between Daimler Trucks AG and Chinese truck manufacturer Foton Motor. It is supporting Foton Daimler's first localized heavy-duty truck for the Chinese market, the Actros, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz global platform and uses Daimler’s truck technology. “We are honored to have been…
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…familiar and experienced with ultrasonic welding applications, integrating ultrasonic welders to the end of the robots was actually new to us,” said Hornsby. “Instead of moving a part manually or having a very customized fixture to move it around underneath our sonic welder, we chose the Epson T-Series All-in-One SCARA robots to automate the process for efficient speed, efficient costs,…
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