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…the GRIT ST-X system for sanding, grinding, and finishing, using ATI’s UR+ certified Compliant Reciprocating Tool. Universal Robots to show off UR20 at FABTECH For the first time at a fabrication show in North America, attendees will be able to see the UR20 cobot, which has 20 kg (44 lb.) payload. Universal Robots said it can reach further into machines,…
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…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…
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…robot becomes a palletizer, a sanding robot becomes a sander, and so on, working with the respective OEMs in each case. For example, a robot vendor would work directly with a CNC equipment manufacturer to define and develop a custom configuration. This would include the number of degrees of freedom, the payload, reach, mechanical interface, communications, software, etc. Delivering a…
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…ranged from robots for sewing, sanding and grinding metals, and sorting fish to PCR testing for COVID-19.” “We typically see three types of project teams,” he told Robotics 24/7 during a recent visit to ARM's headquarters in Pittsburgh. “There are the standard vertical teams, involving robotics vendors. Then there are the horizontal ones, such as aerospace manufacturers working on wire…
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…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…
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…palletizing, vision-guided pick and place, sanding, and welding. The CRX robots can detect external forces in the workspace, stopping safely when making contact with a person or object. This technology allows the cobots to work safely alongside people without the need for expensive guarding. FANUC said its new CRX-5iA, CRX-20iA/L and CRX-25iA collaborative robots can handle payloads of 5, 20,…
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…any number of applications, from sanding to assembly to material handling and inspection,” he said. “This allows companies to respond quickly to changing requirements. Furthermore, user-friendly software interfaces have replaced the overly complex interfaces associated with traditional automation.” Collaborative robots start in manufacturing Tomenson Machine Works Inc. is an example of a manufacturer working with collaborative robots. The Chicago-based company…
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…cost-effective manner. Uniform Work Robotic Sanding with Intra-stage Inspection Lead: GKN Aerospace Partners: National Institute of Aerospace Research, GrayMatter Robotics, University of Washington, EWI Description: Past ARM Institute projects on automated surface-finishing worked on path-planning, uniform finishing, and automated inspection. The project team will combine the outputs from these past projects to create an effective sanding and polishing technology that…
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…assembly, fine manipulation, polishing, or sanding,” explained Pham Quang Cuong, an associate professor at NTU Singapore and co-founder of Eureka Robotics. “These tasks all share a common characteristic: the ability to maintain consistent contact with a surface.” “If our human hands are deprived of our touch sensitivity, such as when wearing a thick glove, we would find it very hard…
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…sensors, “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. 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…
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…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…
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…an industrial process such as sanding or assembly. When selecting a cobot, the first question to answer is what are you trying to do with the cobot? The answer to that question will help determine what attributes are most important to you. Once you have answered this question, consider the following factors, evaluated with level of importance for your application,…
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…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…
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…READY Robotics, showed a Yaskawa sanding cell and a visual inspection cell at READY's solutions center in Austin, Texas. Kel Guerin, co-founder and CIO, showed how the Unity game engine works in READY ForgeSim to simulate and program different robots and processes, such as pick-and-place and machine tending operations. This can also help with planning and training, he said. “By…
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…vision system, and screwdriver and sanding tools. It also launched the 2FG7 cleanroom-ready parallel gripper. OnRobot builds MG10 magnetic gripper for smoother handling Today, OnRobot announced the MG10, a new electric magnetic gripper with programmable force features and built-in grip and part-detection features. The company said the MG10 is designed for materials handling, assembly, and machine-tending applications in manufacturing, automotive,…
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