Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.34
…Beck, vice president for strategy and innovation at the Odense, Denmark-based company, in a blog post. “We want to include our partners and end customers right from the start, making sure we understand the full scope of the challenges our customers are facing,” he added. “For me, this is an essential part of creating this new product, and we are confident as a result that it will help our customers to grow and reach their full potential.” PolyScope X promises flexibility Manufacturers around the world are looking for increased flexibility to handle shifting and increasingly diverse orders, noted Universal Robots.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.31
…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 13.21
…grippers, as well as the Gecko gripping technology. The Odense, Denmark-based company also sells force/torque sensors, a 2.5D vision system, screwdrivers, sander kits, and tool changers. With offices worldwide, OnRobot provides automation for applications such as packaging, quality control, materials handling, machine tending, packaging, assembly, and surface finishing. MAP to make applying OnRobot tooling easier Vention said MAP provides users with the engineering software and modular hardware they need to design, automate, order, and deploy factory equipment in a single digital environment. With thousands of modular parts, smart design tools, and real-time pricing, factory equipment can be designed in minutes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.08
…of collaborative robot arms in one Application Kit. The Odense, Denmark-based company claimed that ActiNav can solve the random bin-picking challenge in machine tending applications. To give manufacturers an opportunity to experience ActiNav firsthand, Universal Robots plans to host live demonstrations with its systems integrator partners. The cobot leader has invited attendees to bring their parts to be picked so they can see how easy it is to set up a sophisticated machine-loading system. “We want manufacturers to experience in person the “wow factor” as they see ActiNav effortlessly pick their randomized parts and place them correctly in a designated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.77
…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 12.44
…are ultimately more successful and confident.” In addition, The Odense, Denmark-based vendor noted that cobots can democratize automation. “Compared to other industrial robots, cobots are simpler to program and operate,” Vahl said. “But no matter if you are an application engineer, a robotics expert, or new to robotics, you will benefit from taking instructor-led training.” UR Academy provides cobot skills to all interested parties. Source: Universal Robots Aim Processing gains experience One customer who trained with the Universal Robots Academy was Jon Gelston, owner of Longmont, Colo.-based injection molding company Aim Processing. Gelston had very little direct experience with robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.37
…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 12.37
…Micropsi Industries entered its MIRAI AI-driven control software, which can enable industrial robots to deal with variance in production. Odense, Denmark-based Mobile Industrial Robots presented the MiR250, a user-friendly mobile robot to optimize materials handling workflows across industries. “I congratulate ABB on winning the IERA award 2021 against strong competition,” said Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. “The four finalists have all presented a success story of an innovative product in robotics and automation which combine the needs of today’s manufacturers with a high degree of user-friendliness.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.31
…globally. The group is currently headquartered in Copenhagen; London; Odense, Denmark; and now Chicago. Combined, the companies said they employ 50 people and plans to double staff count in 2022. Andy Weber, former federal assistant secretary of defense Companies expand to the U.S. The companies said they have opened offices in the U.S. to bolster its declining manufacturing sector. “U.S. manufacturing is heavily impacted by several global issues while facing declining labor productivity. Automation is already a key ingredient to turn this around – and it will be so even more in the coming years,” said Søren Peters, group CEO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.13
…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,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.90
…manufactures collaborative and secure autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The Odense, Denmark-based company claimed that they can quickly, easily, and cost-effectively manage internal logistics, freeing employees to carry out more value-added activities. MiR said that hundreds of midsize companies, major international enterprises, logistics centers and hospitals all over the world have installed its robots. The company has a global network of distributors in more than 60 countries. It has regional offices in New York, San Diego, Singapore, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai. MiR said has grown quickly since it was established in 2013, and its turnover has increased significantly every…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.79
…limitations restrain that market. Similarly, ReportLinker forecast a CAGR of 40.1% to $10.8 billion by 2028. Founded in 2005, Odense, Denmark-based Universal Robots is the market leader in cobot arms. The company's product line includes a range of reaches and payloads, supported by end effectors, software, accessories, and application kits in the UR+ ecosystem. Universal Robots, which is owned by Boston-based Teradyne Inc., said it has installed more than 50,000 robots worldwide and reported $83 million in second-quarter 2022 revenue.