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Scalable Robotics Gets ABB Investment to Enhance Welding System Portfolio

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…to the robot end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). It uses a touchscreen interface to guide the welder through the scanning, teaching, validation, and tuning steps. The welder teaches the robot the positions of the welds by clicking a handheld stylus to indicate the desired approach, path, and departure points of the weld. Scalable's platform automatically generates a weld path that is validated…


Kawasaki Robotics to Unveil Scalable Automation at PACK EXPO International

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…and a flexible end-of-arm tool (EOAT). The RPZ-MAX also includes easy-to-use software and a drag-and-drop, pallet-builder interface, said IRIS Automation. The demonstration at PACK EXPO will include a human-machine interface (HMI) for attendee interaction. The kiosk is designed to be intuitive, replicate the look and feel of a modern smartphone or tablet, and eliminate the need for complex programming by…


MESH Automation to Display Robotic Deburring Cell at the International Manufacturing Technology Show

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…and a multiple-purpose end-of-arm tool (EOAT) mounted to the robot. The deburring and pre-machining system automatically removes excess material from die-cast aluminum parts. The parts arrive from the casting deck, are inspected, and loaded into one of the two fixtured shuttles in the MiniMAC, the robot and tool remove the unwanted materials from each part and the finished part is…


Robotics Can Play a Key Role in Plastic Injection Molding

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…product. Specially designed end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) allows for highly stable and exact positioning of labels. 5. Applications for automation in post-processing Post-processing robots can inspect, test, and hot-stamp plastic molded parts. For example, an eight-axis robotic trimming cell provides superior repeatability compared with a human performing the same task. Robots can also improve precision, accuracy, and cycle times, lessening waste…


Epson Robot Featured in IPSi’s Print-and-Label Making Robotic Workcell

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…to have multiple end-of-arm tools (EOAT) attached to it, the robot has the flexibility to handle a variety of print and labeling tasks “for flat containers, round containers, and everything in between,” the company said. “Epson has made robotic automation easy for organizations looking for operational simplicity and flexibility as requirements can change quickly,” said Scott Marsic, group product manager…


SICK Sensor Intelligence Displays New Object Detection and Sensing Technologies at PACK EXPO

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…arms placed with end-of-arm tools (EOAT) are also on display taking advantage of SICK’s object detection technologies. “On display at PACK EXPO, you’ll see how robot arms are enhancing picking and how they can create a safe and productive work environment,” the company said. More on PACK EXPO SICK is located at booth N5929 on the trade show floor. It…


Flexiv Shares Details of Its Robotic Masseur System

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…soft silicone massage end-of-arm tool (EOAT). The robot has a force sensitivity of .03 newtons, according to Flexiv. “By making the robot able to sense its environment via touch and sight, Flexiv's massage application is not only absolutely safe, but it can provide customized massages to people of all shapes and sizes on an automatic basis,” the company said. Robots…


CNC Robotics: Understanding the Basics

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…them. End effectors End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and grippers are essential to the usefulness of the robot arms to which they're attached. With tool changers, they allow robots to perform multiple tasks and interact with various objects simultaneously. CNC machines can help create end effectors with an excellent surface finish of about Ra 0.8 μm. Controllers and sensors Sensors and controllers…


Clean Room Robots Can Safely Perform Demanding Manufacturing Tasks

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…many types of end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), which is important for dexterity in clean room applications. These design qualities improve the robot’s ability to safely and delicately handle fragile materials. Clean room robots can also be designed with an interior vacuum or high-grade seals to prevent particulate shedding. Staubli provides six-axis arms that are rated for clean room applications. Yamaha’s clean…


New Balance Engineer Shares Details of Company’s New Robotics Group at MassRobotics Event in Boston

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…developing its own end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). New Balance turns to AMRs and forklifts for materials handling New Balance uses a range of different robots to help move items across the facilities. Truck unloading robots, palletizing robots, box-cutting robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and autonomous forklifts are among the systems the company has invested in for that part of the operation.…


Automate 2023 Shows Renewed Focus on Manufacturing, Partnerships, and Data as a Differentiator

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…vision, software, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) have led to a wider range of applications. Picking of jumbled or mixed pieces is getting faster and more accurate, with less AI overhead. CapSen Robotics, Mujin, and Soft Robotics provided some examples. Most of the collaborative robot suppliers showed welding cells, with Universal Robots leading the way with its first cobot TIG welding…


ABB to Demonstrate Next Generation Robots at Automate 2023

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…with an MDAC1 end-of-arm tool (EOAT), the flagship smaller-format plastic filament extruder from Massive Dimension. This display will use the 3D Printing PowerPack for ABB's RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software. The entire system offers enhanced integration capabilities and is ideal for small-scale collaborative robot applications, ABB asserted. The Dual-Arm YuMi collaborative robotic printed circuitboad (PCB) assembly cell will show…


OSARO Launches AI Powered Robotic Kitting System for Growing Subscription Market

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…control systems, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), he said. Customization and personalization with robots Coffin gave an example of how kitting works with robots and people. “I get a box of tea every month, and it comes with these different pieces,” he said. “There's the key box that comes with it, and there's a pamphlet, and then there's always something like…


FANUC America Demonstrates Welding and Coating Automation at FABTECH

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…a BYK-mac i end-of-arm tool (EOAT) to measure and collect color data on painted test panels. This automated process can help manufacturers determine if the final color meets their specifications, said the company. While cobots have not traditionally been used for automotive coating, the demonstration illustrates how companies can use cobots for paint inspection. In addition, FANUC experts will participate…


ABB to Show the Latest Collaborative Robots for Metal Fabrication at FABTECH 2023

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…box attached to end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). It also uses a touchscreen interface to guide the welder through the scan, teach, validate, and tuning steps. ABB added that the FlexArc U2, a member of its line of standard, pre-engineered industrial robot welding cells, can simplify the transition from manual to robotic welding. About ABB Robotics Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB Asea Brown Boveri…


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