In-depth articles on industrial robot manufacturers including ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Motoman, Kawasaki and more — specifications, comparisons and selection guides.
Kuka’s new KR Scara industrial robots are intense, fast and deeply competent, offering maximum repeatability and short process times in very tight spaces. Regardless of whether it’s hoarding small parts, dealing with materials, or testing, these new super-minimized robots offer the most competition and cost-matching out of the container. This is the path that Kuka … Read more
Fanuc developed the revolutionary industrial robot to help countries like the United Kingdom achieve their recycling goals. Fanuc developed in collaboration with Recycleye, a London-based tech start-up: The Recycleye Robotics Project. A robotic waste collection system powered by artificial intelligence According to Recycleye spokesperson Ashika Patel, the machine can identify, sort and collect materials at … Read more
SCARA industrial robots are really in high demand right now. Many robot options are deployed on existing lines to achieve the flexibility to meet the challenges of today’s demand. SCARA robotics has a comfortable working environment. It also provides easy-to-configure software; robots can be recycled when one line finishes producing one component and the other … Read more
According to Kuka, KR Cybertech nano Arc, a revolutionary industrial robot, is designed for continuous path applications such as arc welding, adhesive bonding, and sealant application. The robots provide optimal performance at minimal costs in the low payload category, according to the company. According to Kuka, the KR Cybertech nano Arc family of products is … Read more
To satisfy the need of the bodywork company Liderkit to improve the manufacturing capacity and the best standard in component finishing, Yaskawa Ibérica, a leader in building reliable robotic welding systems, planned and built a welding cell with two working points. Liderkit, the leading manufacturer of ready-to-assemble bodies, decided to automate its welding line, which … Read more
The Ford company automates everything, including car seats. Within its work team, it has the KUKA “Robutt” robot.The goal of the Robutt is to ensure that the automaker’s seats offer durability and comfort. How Does it Work? Robutt seems to be focused on “a big man of médium size”. The engineers used pressure maps to … Read more
Fanuc adds a new member to the LR Mate family of industrial tabletop robots based on the performance of the robot. About Fanuc LR Mate The Fanuc LR Mate 200id 14L is a clone of the FANUC LR Mate 200id with a longer range and higher payload. Among the LR Mate robots, this six-axis robot … Read more
Controlling and coordinating several robots in a production line in which the product is transported on conveyor belts requires advanced technology. The solution is presented to us by Kuka Robotics with the specialized software program KUKA.PickControl. Its objective is to coordinate and synchronize the picking and packing operations involving various robots. It guarantees a series … Read more
Although advanced systems have decreased the need for unskilled workers, they have also increased the need for skilled labor–putting many factories in a difficult position. FANUC and Rockwell Automation are pioneers in robotics and automation technologies. They aim to mitigate the gap in manufacturing industries that occurs due to automated manufacturing. Establishment of a Partnership … Read more
In addition to offering flexibility and versatility in movement paths, industrial robots have been designed to collaborate with operators in dangerous and routine tasks. The robots were created to carry out many automated tasks and adapt to different changes for our safety. FANUC, one of the leaders in automation, has invested a lot of energy … Read more