Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.97
…adapters, cabling, and software that removes complexity of robot programming, said OnRobot. “As cobots grow more powerful, OnRobot customers are scaling up their collaborative applications,” says Enrico Iversen, OnRobot CEO. “Building on the success of our existing, industry-proven gripper range, the new 3FG25 and 2FG14 grippers deliver unrivaled gripping and payload power while also providing customizability for heavy-duty applications, including harsh environments.” CNC machine tending tending applications typically involve heavy metal workpieces. It’s a domain where OnRobot’s 3FG25 can be deployed, capable of handling cylindrical and odd-shaped items. But handling heavier parts requires higher forces and handling bigger parts requires…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.96
…to work on individual projects or details, with no programming required. By 2024, there will be a shortfall of 400,000 welders, compared with the current total of 600,000 welders in the U.S., according to the American Welding Society. Welding robots can help mitigate this shortage, but they need to accommodate customization. “All of our customers having a hard time hiring welders, whether they're in construction, agriculture, or automotive manufacturing,” said Dmitry Golitsyn, co-founder and chief technology officer of ABAGY. “Robots haven't been flexible or adaptive enough for non-serial production, and the time needed to reprogram them is not cost-effective,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.91
…everything we buy.” Blacksmith is an AI-powered software that makes manufacturing machines self-aware so they can automatically adjust their programming when producing parts. The software analyzes a design, compares it to the part scanned by inspection equipment, and dynamically adapts the end-to-end process to produce in-spec parts. This technology is said to be an example of adaptive manufacturing. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.86
…developers that became the first to launch 3D robot programming via a tablet interface. This has enabled users with no previous programming experience to quickly set up and operate the UR robots. He also developed the robot’s force and safety control features, which ensure that if the robot collides with a person, the robot automatically stops operating and does not cause bodily harm, adhering to the current safety requirements on force and torque limitations. These features have eliminated the need for safety guarding in a vast majority of the UR robot applications currently installed. “We want to place control of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.78
…include industrial and collaborative robots, software intended to reduce programming complexity, and robot controllers with motion-control technologies that allow easy integration of additional hardware, sensors, and other peripherals. “ABB has continually pushed the boundaries of technology to create new business models for its customers,” stated Joe Chudy, U.S. general manager at ABB Robotics. “Our Automate exhibit will showcase a number of these innovations, many of which have opened up robotic automation to a broad group of first-time users.” “Now, more than ever, businesses of all sizes need to embrace the flexibility afforded by robotics to efficiently adapt production to satisfy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.76
…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, we can finally launch the first version of D:PLOY, which will be a market enabler across the industry.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.72
…to integrate into the production process with no major programming effort. A robot must precisely calculate picking parameters to reach into a bin at the correct angle and grip the right part. With proper preparation, automation promises to relieve humans of tedious bin-picking work, noted KUKA. Augsburg, Germany-based KUKA said it supplies everything from robots and workcells to fully automated systems and networking in markets such as automotive, electronics, metals and plastics, consumer goods, retail and e-commerce, and healthcare. The company reported 2021 sales of about €3.3 billion ($3.2 billion U.S.) and approximately 14,000 employees. Roboception provides images collision-free picking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.66
…Each SDK package includes a complete set of application programming interfaces documentation, and code samples that enable development partners and manufacturing customers to establish two-way connectivity between Stratasys FDM 3D printers and enterprise software applications. Stratasys has previously introduced support for MTConnect, an industry-standard protocol that enables customers to communicate factory data. However, this standard does not support additional capabilities for sending and receiving printer commands and for remote monitoring. Stratasys is now meeting the need for more sophisticated two-way integration as part of its Industry 4.0 initiative. Initial partners for the GrabCAD SDK program include Link3D, the leader in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.66
…Transportation and drop-offs to facility destinations remain highly dependable and safe. “The pallet mover doesn’t need a lot of programming either, as it becomes customized to users’ needs and learns as it operates,” said Manuj Naman, founder and CEO of Anantak. “As evidenced by the pallet mover, due to our partnership with ePicker, we’re bringing solutions to the market that are unlike any other options available today.” Featuring an autonomous drop-off, in-line or in-grid mapping (conducted by users), manual pick and obstacle avoidance, the pallet mover will be available for delivery this August.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.64
…(TCP) calibration is a simpler procedure to ensure the programming system has an accurate model of the robot's tool. The typical way of calibrating a robot tool center point (TCP) is by a four-point method, which consist of taking a series of at least for four joint readings when moving the tool to the same point with different orientations. This process is time consuming and less accurate as the user needs to move the robot in different position manually. TwinTool calibration functionality is distributed as a RoboDK App, a plugin that extends the capabilities of RoboDK's highly popular robot programming…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.60
…depositing adhesives during assembly. Early versions of collaborative robot arms lacked the precision and accuracy offered by SCARA robots. Programming in the new generation of SCARA robots can account for controls, lighting, and image and data processing, significantly reducing equipment setup time. We expect SCARA robots to continue to improve in capability and find more and more novel industrial applications. As next-generation SCARA robots offer ever-greater precision, faster cycle times, and easier programming, their adoption will increase.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.57
…machine to plan and optimize its numerical control (NC) programming, enable machinists to determine the location of the 5-axis singularity point and avoid it for the first time. When the toolpath generated by computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software passes through, or near to, the singularity point, the machine tool behaves erratically. The machine tool can vibrate, causing “chatter marks” on the component being machined, which affects the quality of the surface finish. The new release helps predict the singularity point. By predicting the lines of code where there may be problems with vibrations and surface quality, programs can be improved by…