For the launch of its first LightSpray™ plant in Zurich, On partnered with ABB Robotics—a Swiss company renowned for its leadership in industrial automation. ABB developed a robotic arm specifically for this project, designed to fabricate the uppers of On’s footwear. While the exact model hasn’t been disclosed, it’s likely a six- or seven-axis robot,
In today’s industrial environments, automation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for staying competitive in terms of efficiency, safety, and cost. One of the areas with the greatest potential for improvement is material handling — from moving boxes and parts to feeding machines and palletizing products. However, before integrating a robot into your
In the age of advanced automation, industrial robots have become indispensable players within production facilities. Their efficiency, precision, and ability to operate continuously are highly valued. Yet, with their growing presence comes a crucial responsibility: ensuring the safety of human operators who interact with these machines. Protecting robots and robotic cells is not merely about
Modular robot design is revolutionizing industrial automation by offering unprecedented flexibility and efficiency. This approach allows factories to quickly adapt to shifting market demands, streamline their processes, and reduce operational costs. What’s driving the change? The ability to easily reconfigure modular robots enables them to take on different tasks, making it easier for production lines
FANUC America has released version 10 of its acclaimed robot simulation and offline programming software, ROBOGUIDE—marking a major turning point in industrial automation. This new version introduces substantial upgrades in performance, visual rendering, and user experience, reaffirming its role as an indispensable tool for designing, programming, and validating robotic cells in a fully immersive 3D
In the field of industrial automation, FANUC robots stand out as benchmarks of exceptional efficiency and precision. For technicians just beginning to work on the maintenance and diagnostics of these systems, understanding and utilizing the right tools is essential to ensure peak performance and reduce downtime. FANUC offers a wide array of advanced tools designed
In the ever-evolving landscape of both conventional and Industry 4.0 robotics, the efficient design and use of robotic work cells is essential. Within this context, Realtime Robotics, a key player in intelligent automation, has made a significant breakthrough by unveiling two new direct integrations for its revolutionary cloud-based platform, Resolver. These additions not only broaden
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has introduced an innovative testing system designed to ensure the long-term durability and comfort of its luxury vehicle seats. The company employs four highly specialized robots, known as KUKA Occubots, to replicate what amounts to ten years of intense seat usage in just a matter of days. These robotic testers simulate
The strategic alliance between Universal Robots (UR), a global leader in collaborative robots, and Nvidia, a prominent name in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing, is redefining the industrial robotics landscape. This collaboration has led to innovations that not only enhance the capabilities of existing cobots but also unlock new categories of applications that were previously
In a strategic move that redefines industrial automation, FANUC UK and Reeco Automation have forged an alliance to integrate FANUC’s innovative CRX collaborative robot series into Reeco’s RB range of robotic palletizers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in addressing a growing industry challenge: the shortage of manual labor, particularly in the food and beverage
