WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE IDEA OF A MASSAGE DONE BY A ROBOTIC ASSISTANT?

An ABB 3D robotic inspection cell working in a factory

French company Capsix Robotics and researchers at the University of Plymouth in the UK developed masseur robots that help people perform massage therapy The Capsix model robotic arm is equipped with sensors and a camera that guide it along the curves of the patient’s body. As you apply pressure, follow the guidelines provided by professional … Read more

YASKAWA ROBOTIC WELDING CELLS IN POLET

This new solution with a Yaskawa robotic welding cell directs the passage of different products. The Belgian company Polet also owns two other Yaskawa robots for welding and spraying certain products. This renovation has brought the necessary improvements in efficiency and productivity. Polet is a manufacturer of professional tools for DIY, hardware and construction in … Read more

5 Benefits of Deploying Welding Robots in Your Factory

The global robotic welding market was valued at around five billion dollars in 2018, but is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7%, reaching ten billion dollars by 2026! These numbers are significant, and so is the impact of robotic welding applications on industrial processes across the board. Technological advancements have improved various manufacturing … Read more

POWERFUL SMALL SIZE TOOL

An illustration of various mechanical robot designs

The demand for industrial robots has dramatically increased in the last two decades—making it a more competitive and stable automation option in the market. However, as technology advances, more specific and demanding requirements also arise, and most of them can be fulfilled by robotic automation solutions. Continue reading to learn how small-sized- robots are making … Read more

ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY AT KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN (KFC) MEETS SOCIAL DISTANCING

A robotic arm preparing fast food at a KFC franchise

Robot-prepared foods have been around for many years, but haven’t been as successful as investors expected. Given that the current pandemic situation mandates social distancing and personal hygiene practices, KFC has implemented a new way of contactless food serving. As COVID-19 infections increase, implementing a solution that promotes social distancing makes the idea of robotic … Read more

ABB 3D ROBOTIC INSPECTION CELL (3DQI)

An ABB 3D robotic inspection cell working in a factory

ABB has introduced the 3D Quality Inspection System (3DQI) recently, a quality control unit that can detect even the smallest errors with high precision. ABB brings 3D applications and artificial vision together to increase productivity in quality control. ABB’s new 3D Robot Quality Inspection unit facilitates measurement and reduces time taken by providing fast and … Read more

APPLYING ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS TO THE VEHICLE BODY WITH KUKA ROBOTS

Fast moving robots working in an automotive assembly line

Sustainable and efficient production is vital for the automotive industry. Two crucial aspects of this in an automotive assembly line are gluing and sealing technologies, as they bond various materials during the bodywork manufacturing process.  KUKA’s sensitive automation solution provides important corrosion protection and ensures a slick vehicle body, such as at Mercedes-Benz. KUKA’s Sealant … Read more

PRESS AUTOMATION WITH THE NEW ABB IRB 760 PT

Various robots assembling a car’s structure

ABB—a leader in robotic automation—has recently introduced a new solution for press care: the IRB 760PT. This robot has expanded upon the feature set and range of the previous model, the IRB 760.  IRB 760PT is a flexible press maintenance solution for press automation applications in the automotive industry. Compared to other robot-based press automation … Read more

KUKA ROBOTICS DEVELOPS A NEW SOLUTION, KUKA KR C5

KUKA ROBOTICS DEVELOPS A NEW SOLUTION, KUKA KR C5

This innovation proposed by KUKA Robotics this time is aimed at the core of industrial robots. The KR C5 controller is based on the “micro” concept. Its design is made for small robots; it contains hardware compatible with future development and software advances. The KR C5 has a modular cabinet system, additional axis modules, central … Read more