Topic: Universal Robots

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Automate 2023 analysis: Simplicity and speed will further robotics uptake

May 30, 2023 · Automate show analysis of warehouse robotics trends. Robotic systems are cool, now vendors tap partnerships, integration, and easy-to-use software to make solutions simpler to deploy

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

May 26, 2023 · Automate 2023 featured hundreds of exhibitors, and Robotics 24/7 spoke with many of them, as well as attendees and speakers to cull the latest manufacturing trends.

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Roberta Nelson Shea of Universal Robots Receives Engelberger Award for Her Contributions to Robot Safety

May 25, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea received the Engelbarger Award for Application at Automate 2023 for her contribution to global robotics safety efforts across her 40-year career.

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Kane Robotics and Partners to Spotlight Cobots’ Versatile Material Removal Skills at Automate 2023

May 22, 2023 · Kane Robotics said its GRIT system, which includes collaborative robots, can help manufacturers affordably and flexibly automated finishing and other labor-intensive tasks.

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Festo to Feature UR+ Certified Multi-Axis System, Mechatronic Learning Systems at Automate 2023

May 19, 2023 · Festo will show its multi-axis system, which uses the Festo Motion Control Package for UR cobots, as well as its Simplified Motion Series actuators, decentralized I/O, and educational content.

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Humatics to Demonstrate Dynamic in Motion Engine Assembly at Automate 2023

May 15, 2023 · Humatics said its demonstration of an in-motion engine assembly application at Automate 2023 will be an industry first, using its microlocation technology to automate dual torquing.

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Universal Robots Debuts Cobot Spot Welding, Plus Palletizing and Machine Tending at Automate 2023

May 12, 2023 · Universal Robots and its partners will show the first

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Robotics Executives, Systems Integrators Discuss Challenges With Scaling Robot Deployments at Cascadia Connect

May 9, 2023 · While demand for robots continues to be high, there are a number of barriers that companies face with adoption. In a recent panel, robotics executives, systems integrators, and investors explained what to do.

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Konica Minolta’s Innovation Team Releases Voice-Enabled Robotic Programming Platform for Cobts

May 8, 2023 · With the commercial launch of Konica Minolta's new CoboVox, cobot customers can now direct their robots using voice commands.

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Universal Robots Announces Partnership With Global Technology Integrator Denali

May 2, 2023 · Universal Robots said Denali Advanced Integration is now its largest Certified Solution Partner, bringing its collaborative robots to large enterprises worldwide.

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Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Turn to Automation as Reshoring Efforts Continue

April 28, 2023 · Small and midsize enterprises are increasingly seeing the value of robotics as they look to enhance their manufacturing and warehouse facilities with new technologies.

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Ease of Use Features Promise to Democratize Robotics for Smaller Manufacturers

April 26, 2023 · Ease-of-use features such as intuitive interfaces and lead-through programming are making robots easier to deploy, use, and manage, facilitating adoption by small and midsize manufacturers.

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CNC Robotics: Understanding the Basics

April 9, 2023 · CNC robotics is the combination of CNC machinery and the latest robots to improve precision and flexibility in manufacturing of both machine parts and the robots themselves.

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Q-Span Automated Gauging System From New Scale Robotics Adds Thread Verification

April 6, 2023 · New Scale Robotics has added thread verification to its Q-Span Automated Gauging System, which combines a cobot, grippers for part handling, metrology, and automated data collection.

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Augmentus to Demonstrate 3D Scanning and Robot Path Planning Software at Hannover Messe in Germany

March 30, 2023 · Augmenuts has developed software to make it easier to program robot arms. It will showcase that system next month at Hannover Messe in Germany from April 17 to April 21.

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A3 Announces 2023 Joseph F. Enbelberger Robotics Award Recipients

March 8, 2023 · The Association for Advancing Automation has named Universal Robots' Roberta Nelson Shea and its own Jeff Burnstein as receipients of the 2023 Engelberger awards.

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Rapid Robotics Partners With Yaskawa Motoman to Expand Industrial Robot Arm Applications

February 8, 2023 · Rapid Robotics has integrated its Rapid Machine Operator software with Yaskawa Motoman's entire line of robot arms, and it has collaborated with cobot leader Universal Robots.

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Universal Robots predicts 2023 automation trends helping manufacturers meet New Year goals

January 16, 2023 · The collaborative robot pioneer names January as “National Cobot Awareness Month,” spearheading new products and initiatives prompting manufacturers to address hiring woes and production challenges.

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Robots Pave the Way for Reshoring Manufacturing

January 15, 2023 · Reshoring of production to the U.S. can be aided by robotics, but manufacturers must recognize how automation can help mitigate persistent labor shortages, say industry experts.

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Universal Robots Predicts That Automation Will Help Manufacturers Meet 2023 Goals

January 13, 2023 · Universal Robots predicted that turnkey workcells including collaborative robots, end effectors, sensors, and software, will help welding and other companies adopt robots in 2023.

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