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…ideal for several applications, including machine tending, material handling, and high torque screw driving. “The unique combination of being shorter and smaller, but still being able to handle heavier loads has unlocked a number of applications even our current portfolio of robots with long reach didn’t serve well,” said Anders Billesø Beck, Universal Robots’ vice president, Strategy & Innovation, at…
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…from quality assurance to press tending. For one, robotic metal stamping technology can reduce overhead expenses dramatically. Multiple in-die sensors equipped with artificial intelligence can detect and report defects immediately, preventing material waste. Since inconsistencies of an imperfect die raise production costs substantially over time, an automated system with instant feedback is an ideal solution. Although in-die sensing initially came…
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…7-axis industrial cobot solutions for machine tending, material handling, dispensing, and various other applications, has established a U.S.-based team focused on sales and support. Kassow Robots is part of Bosch Rexroth, which has been its majority owner since 2022. The company has named Jim Adamski, Collin Ayres, and Chris Hapsias to support Kassow Robots’ sales partners, system integrators, and distributors…
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…7-axis industrial cobot solutions for machine tending, material handling, dispensing, and various other applications, has established a U.S.-based team focused on sales and support. Regional Channel Partner Managers Jim Adamski and Collin Ayres and Technical Support Engineer Chris Hapsias will support Kassow Robots' sales partners, system integrators, and distributors in the U.S. market. Kassow Robots is part of Bosch Rexroth,…
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…“We've worked on templates for machine tending and have seen months saved.” In addition, SWAT teams are using MoveIt Studio for explosive ordnance disposal, and space applications include autonomous cargo unloading from space station re-supply capsules. It serves industries including aerospace, subsea, surgical, energy, agriculture, food and beverage, and personal robots. PickNik claimed that it has earned the trust of…
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…common applications such as palletizing, machine tending, and pick and place.” Copenhagen-based RiACT claimed that it has developed “no-code” robotics to make complex technology more accessible to end users. The company said it designed its interface so that users of any level can be safe and more productive. XtendR will be available in multiple European countries from September onward. The…
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…as a certified solutions partner. Its systems support applications including palletizing, machine tending, and case picking. The company, which has offices in Boston and Berlin, has received recognition including the Deloitte 2022 Technology Fast 50m, the Report on Business Canada’s top growing company, and a Best Work Place for professional development. Editor's note: For more about FABBTECH, visit Robotics 24/7's…
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…overcoming the ‘labor gap’ in machine tending manufacturing operations.” Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder standardizes part loading Since 1983, PBC Linear (Pacific Bearing Co.) said it has created and patented linear motion systems and has greatly expanded its technology, expertise, and services. Through its partnerships in Europe and Asia and its worldwide network of distributors, the company added that it is…
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…applications within industrial automation: welding, machine tending, and palletizing. The events will be broadcast live from Universal Robots’ three Centers of Excellence across the globe. Palletizing: Sept. 28 from Barcelona, Spain Machine tending: Oct. 12 from Munich, Germany Welding: October 26 from Novi, Mich. The company said all three events are free to attend, and they will feature: Talks with…
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…UR partners Hirebotics and Melton Machine & Control Co. will also show the UR20 in addition to a press-brake tending application from Cincinnati Inc. Vectis Automation will show its Cobot Welder using the UR20 at FABTECH. Source: Universal Robots Coordinated motion promises to increase productivity Will Healy, global segment manager for welding at Universal Robots, said he looks forward to…
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…Inc. this week launched a machine tending offering for its LoadMate Plus product line that it said is easy to implement. Mitsubishi Electric Automation claimed that its machine tending systems can improve productivity and reduce operating costs. The LoadMate Plus product line also offers flexibility and mobility to address skilled labor shortages in manufacturing, it said. “Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s…
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…of flexibility to high-mix, low-volume machine tending automation,” said the company. Beta testers including customers and partners provided valuable feedback throughout the development of PolyScope X, said Universal Robots. The collaborative robot leader showed a prototype at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) last year. Anders Billesø Beck. Source: Universal Robots “PolyScope X is a perfect example of how we…
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…for demanding tasks such as machine tending, welding, parts handling, polishing, and assembly, it added. The GoFa 10’s 1.62-m (5.3 ft.) reach is 14% more than others in its class and enough to cover U.S. pallets, said ABB. The new GoFa 10 cobot has a long enough reach to be useful for palletizing. Source: ABB Robotics Robots built for ease…
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…into a CNC machining process. “Machine tending is a critical process in manufacturing and one of the most popular applications for UR cobots,” said Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development at collaborative robotics leader Universal Robots, in a press release. “By constantly feeding the cobot new parts to accurately pick and place, Applied Cobotics optimizes this process significantly,” he…
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…about improved capabilities. Advances in machine 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…
From geometry preparation to AI-assisted analysis, integrated CFD workflows…
Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry
Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation
North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
