Topic: Robotiq

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Robotiq introduces IQ platform to automate robotic workcell integration

June 2, 2026 · Robotiq launched IQ, an AI-enabled platform that coverts unstructured data and site scans into validated, scalable robotic workcell designs.

Podcasts

February 2026 Robotics Recap

February 25, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap” takes a look at the major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in February 2026.

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Robotiq launches TSF-85 tactile sensor fingertips for 2F-85 Adaptive Gripper

February 2, 2026 · Robotiq combined its adaptive grippers with high-frequency tactile sensing to enable robots to generalize across objects, tasks and environments.

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CES 2026: Universal Robots, Robotiq showcase palletizing offering in collaboration with Siemens

January 8, 2026 · At CES 2026, Universal Robots and Robotiq, in collaboration with Siemens, demonstrated a palletizing offering integrated with Digital Twin Composer software.

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Robotiq Introduces PE20 Integrated Cobot Palletizing System

September 5, 2023 · Robotiq said its PE20 palletizing system works with its PowerPick20 vacuum gripper and the UR20 arm, plus standardized hardware and software for ease of use.

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5 Advantages of Using Robots in Electronics Manufacturing

December 11, 2022 · Electronics manufacturing includes numerous opportunities for robots to increase productivity, worker safety, and quality. Here are five examples in the growing space.

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How Many Degrees of Freedom Does My Robot Arm Need?

September 25, 2022 · Degrees of freedom represents the ability of a robot to move in multiple directions, but more isn't always better. The number of axes in a design should be tied to the application.

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UR20 to be Displayed for First Time in U.S. at Universal Robots’ IMTS Booth

September 2, 2022 · Universal Robots said it will have a big presence at this year’s show and will be featured in more than 20 exhibits.

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A Look at 10 End of Arm Tool Providers

July 9, 2022 · End of arm tools are helping increase the capability and range of robot arms, helping operators reduce costs and deliver products faster.

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Universal Robots Adds UR20 Cobot With Greater Reach and Payload to Portfolio

June 21, 2022 · Universal Robots unveiled the UR20 at Automatica and said its new collaborative robot arm is big enough to handle European palletizing and numerous other applications.

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Robotiq Says New System Makes CNC Machine Tending Automation Easier Than Ever

June 6, 2022 · Robotiq said at Automate 2022 that its new Machine Tending Application Solution wirelessly emulates human operators and can work with any brand of CNC machine.

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Universal Robots to Demo Press Brake Tending Application and More at Automate 2022

May 24, 2022 · The collaborative robot arm leader will display cobot applications and products from its systems integrators, as well as assembly and package demonstrations.

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eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute Opens New Training Center, Adds Robotics Coursework

June 3, 2021 · eKAMI is opening a new Robotics Center in Eastern Kentucky that will include hands-on experience with a variety of robot arms and mobile robots to retrain workers for rewarding careers.

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Universal Robots Increases UR10e Cobot Payload by 25%

May 18, 2021 · Universal Robots has increased the capacity of its UR10e cobot arm to 12.5kg (27.5 lb.), opening up potential applications in palletizing, machine tending, and packaging.

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