In-depth articles on industrial robot manufacturers including ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Motoman, Kawasaki and more — specifications, comparisons and selection guides.
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
The pandemic has led all industries to adapt to new changes, and the food and beverage industry is no different. Many companies want to go one step further, take their production to another level, and of course, stay active in the market. A very recent example is that of Delicato. With more than 70 years … Read more
The new stopping distance function included in ABB’s RobotStudio offline programming and simulation software aims to accurately simulate the stopping distance of the robot in real time. The Need for a New Precision Feature By accurately calculating the robot’s stopping distance, this feature overcomes the need to increase the margin of safety in cell design, … Read more
The new robot from the FANUC DR-3iB/8L series is based on the classic parallel link design. A new generation of delta robots has been specifically designed to maximize speed and versatility in sorting and packaging applications, in operational areas in the food line. New Design Features The DR-3iB/8L has a payload of 8 kg, a … Read more
The KUKA company, since the development of its Medical Robotics department, has focused on presenting products that benefit professionals in the medical sector and their patients, working in collaboration with medical manufacturers. The intelligent automation solutions that KUKA provides guarantee quality and innovation. with robotic systems precisely customized to meet the current requirements of the … Read more
ABB presents its two new products, the collaborative robots (cobot) GoFa and SWIFTI; this innovative series provides greater payloads and speed. It also complements the YuMi robot. These models are ideal for increasing performance and meeting the growing demand for automation in sectors such as: electronics, healthcare, consumer products, logistics, and food and beverage across … Read more