Technical Guides & Maintenance

Technical resources for engineers and plant managers — robot programming, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, safety standards and system integration.

IN TIMES OF CRISIS: THE ADVANTAGE OF OFFLINE ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING (OLP)

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Robot doing work in a factory

Although robotic automation can increase performance, it can also result in substantial downtime if you don’t have a solid robot programming strategy in place. Offline robot programming systems are used to increase robot uptime, especially for manufacturing companies that cannot afford to stop development while writing a point-by-point robot program from a console.  The Advantages … Read more

SAFETY MEASURES FOR WORKING WITH FANUC ROBOTS

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robots working in a factory

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

ABB’S RobotStudio Offers a New Precision Feature for Calculating Robot Braking Distances to Optimize Safety

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Engineers using a robot programming software

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

New Intuitive Programming Tool Mitsubishi MelfaAssista

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An industrial plantthat uses robots

Collaborative robots ushered in a new idea of ​​robotics, where the primary purpose is to work alongside humans in the same space without compromising security. However, at the moment,  safety protocols must be drafted and complied with to guarantee the safety of the operator. Innovations in technological solutions continue every day, and we have several … Read more

NEW ROBOTIC SOLUTION DEVELOPED BY REALTIME ROBOTICS “REAL-TIME CONTROLLER”

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Robotic automation improvements are the order of the day. Currently, there is a great demand for technology, especially in the industrial sector. But acquiring robotic automation has a high cost as it is always improving. Different modifications include price improvements, speed improvements, time improvements, energy efficiency improvements, precision and repeatability improvements. They continually and opportunely … Read more

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

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A part of the concept of artificial intelligence is focused on the efficiency of both industrial processes and robotics to generate greater opportunities. This industrial revolution 4.0 is based on artificial intelligence, changing how data is analyzed and selected. The use of this new technological tool has allowed manufacturers to obtain optimum product quality, as … Read more

Are industrial robots safe for humans?

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With the use of robotics and automation in work environments, robotic collaboration applications are changing the way of interacting in different business functions, allowing manufacturers and industrial operators to combine the evolution of robotic systems, such as power and repeatability of equipment with the versatility, adaptability and intelligence of humans. The result is a collaborative working … Read more