In-depth articles on industrial robot manufacturers including ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Motoman, Kawasaki and more — specifications, comparisons and selection guides.
The ABB IRB 760 is ABB’s primary platform for heavy-duty industrial palletizing. It is a 4-axis robot optimized specifically for end-of-line palletizing — not a general-purpose 6-axis robot adapted for palletizing, but a platform designed from the ground up for the motion profile that layer-building requires. This article covers the verified technical specifications of the … Read more
The KUKA KR120 R3900 K C4 is a six-axis industrial robot designed to offer high speed and precision in handling, arc welding, and machining operations that require short cycle times. With a payload capacity of 120 kg and a reach of 3900 mm, this model stands out for its repeatability of ±0.06 mm, ensuring consistent and … Read more
The maintenance of railway infrastructures in Europe is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the introduction of an innovative robotic system. Developed by Robel Rail Automation, a Bavarian company specializing in railway maintenance, this system uses FANUC industrial robots to automate the repair of rails and switches. Robel Rail Automation, founded in 2022 and based … Read more
At the recent NVIDIA GTC 2025 event, Vention presented an innovative container selection solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the collaboration between NVIDIA, ABB, and McAlpine & Co. Ltd. This demonstration underscores how technological synergies can accelerate the adoption of automation in the manufacturing industry. During the presentation, an ABB GoFa™ CRB 15000 collaborative … Read more
KUKA, a global leader in automation solutions, has reaffirmed its position as an industry pioneer during the recent Expo Manufactura 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico. The company presented a range of technological innovations designed to transform logistics and industrial production. Among the highlighted advancements are autonomous mobile robots (AMR), such as the KMP600P model, which excels … Read more
In a revolutionary advance for the automation industry, FANUC has launched the CRX-10iA/L Paint, the market’s first explosion-proof collaborative painting robot. This cobot, specifically designed for industrial painting applications, promises to transform coating and painting processes with a combination of safety, precision, and ease of use. The CRX-10iA/L Paint is certified under ATEX standards for … Read more
ABB has expanded its portfolio of robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce supply chains with the introduction of two new AI-powered functional modules in its Item Picking family. Equipped with AI-based vision technology developed by ABB, the Fashion Inductor and Parcel Inductor modules address critical processes such as item selection and induction into sorters. The … Read more
At the Pack Expo event held in Chicago, FANUC, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial automation solutions, presented a series of collaborative and industrial robots specifically designed to improve processes in the food and packaging industry. During the exhibition, the company highlighted its commitment to innovation and the adaptability of its products, which address … Read more
In the era of industrial automation, the need for cost-effective and efficient solutions has never been more crucial. In sectors operating in hazardous environments, such as mining, heavy manufacturing, and the chemical industry, the implementation of industrial robots not only improves productivity but also protects workers from unnecessary risks. In this context, refurbished Fanuc robots … Read more
In the world of industrial automation, innovations that optimize the performance of robotic systems are essential for improving the efficiency and precision of tasks. A notable example is the collaboration between Kuka and Kollmorgen, which led to a significant improvement in the power density of the motors used in the KR Agilus series robots. Better … Read more