Topic: FABTECH

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Robotics and automation conferences guide 2026: Dates, locations and more

January 1, 2026 · 2026 will be busy for robotics and automation conferences. Our list of 15 manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain and logistics events will get your travel plans finalized.

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FABTECH 2025: Universal Robots unveils UR8 Long cobot for space-constrained automation tasks

September 8, 2025 · At FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, Universal Robots unveiled its UR8 Long cobot, which the company said is ideal for compact welding and bin-picking tasks.

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FABTECH 2025: Universal Robots to showcase cobot laser welding, finishing and plasma cutting

September 6, 2025 · Universal Robots will showcase a new cobot offering along with its laser welding, finishing and plasma cutting capabilities during FABTECH 2025 in Chicago.

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Neuromeka Shows 3D Vision Collaborative Robot for Welding at FABTECH

September 14, 2023 · Neuromeka said its collaborative robot system is suitable for block welding in ship construction, and it uses 3D cameras to detect irregularities.

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Vention and Universal Robots Show Coordinated Motion Technology at FABTECH

September 13, 2023 · Vention said its Coordinated Motion can synchronize motion control across six Universal Robot cobot joints and its own seventh axis.

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Machina Labs Announces Machina Deployable System for Metal Forming at FABTECH

September 12, 2023 · Machina Labs said its Machina Deployable System is designed to be portable and includes KUKA robotic arms and AI process controls.

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FANUC America Demonstrates Welding and Coating Automation at FABTECH

September 11, 2023 · FANUC America plans to show its entire CRX collaborative robot line, which is designed for endurance and ease of use.

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PBC Linear to Demonstrate Deeper CNC Integration for Cobot Feeder at FABTECH

September 11, 2023 · PBC Linear this week plans to show how its Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder works with Universal Robots' technology to accelerate machine tending for manufacturers.

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Han’s Robot to Show Updated Automated Welding Workstation at FABTECH 2023

September 10, 2023 · Han's Robot has added features to its Automated Welding Workstation, which is based on its Elfin-Pro collaborative robots, to improve precision and ease of use.

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UR20 Cobot From Universal Robots Stretches Out to Welding at FABTECH 2023

September 1, 2023 · The UR20 cobot will be among the exhibits for increasing productivity, improving quality, and maintaining end effectors at Universal Robots and partner booths.

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Detect Quality Issues Faster and Make Better Decisions With R-Series 3D Scanning Systems

August 31, 2023 · Creaform said its R-Series, which includes the MetraSCAN 3D-R scanner and CUBE-R turnkey cell, enables automated quality control to be highly accurate, fast, and efficient.

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Hirebotics to Demonstrate New Welding and Cutting Products, Capabilities at FABTECH 2023

August 31, 2023 · Hirebotics will show its latest versions of Cobot Welder and Cobot Cutter systems, as well as new Beacon software capabilities and robot rentals.

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

August 30, 2023 · ABB Robotics plans to show how its GoFa 12 cobot arm can help shops of all sizes automate welding with minimal programming experience and still attain high precision and repeatability.

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KUKA to Show New Automation for Fabrication and Metalworking at FABTECH 2023

August 28, 2023 · KUKA plans to show two educational carts, welding demonstrations, and additive manufacturing robots for metalwork and other manufacturing with partners at FABTECH.

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ABAGY Finds That Many Welders Welcome Robotics, Looks to 2023 Manufacturing Trends

January 27, 2023 · ABAGY and Weld.com found in a welding community survey that nearly half expect robots to improve efficiency. Demonstrations also showed how workers can adapt to automation.

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Universal Robots to Debut New Cobot Welders With Extended Range at FABTECH 2022

November 1, 2022 · Universal Robots plans to show welding with partners Vectis Automation and Hirebotics at FABTECH. Precision Cobotics, Apera AI, and Kane Robotics will demo other UR applications.

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OTC DAIHEN and Airgas to Deliver 1,000th Production Robotic Welding System to East Manufacturing

October 28, 2022 · OTC DAIHEN, which claims to be the top welding robotics manufacturer in the world, has produced its thousandth pre-engineered system for a truck trailer in Ohio.

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Fabtech 2021 Exhibitors Offer Systems for Small and Midsize Manufacturers

September 18, 2021 · As manufacturers struggle with skilled staffing shortages, exhibitors at Fabtech 2021 displayed robots for gripping delicate objects, painting, and other production processes.

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9 Welding Robots to Watch From Fabtech 2021

September 17, 2021 · At Fabtech 2021, cobot vendors displayed the latest features and accessories for automated welding, as shops struggle with worker shortages exacerbated by the pandemic.

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