NEW OR USED? DISCOVER WHY SECOND-HAND ROBOTS ARE A SMART INVESTMENT

Industrial automation has experienced significant growth in recent decades, with industrial robotics playing a crucial role in optimizing processes and improving efficiency in various industries. However, investing in new robots can be considerable, leading many companies to consider acquiring used industrial robots as a viable and economical alternative. This option not only reduces costs but … Read more

KUKA: robotic flexibility at its best

KUKA industrial robot working in a flexible manufacturing cell alongside production equipment

When manufacturers talk about KUKA robot flexibility, they usually mean one of two things. The first is the ability of a single robot to handle multiple tasks within a cell — different parts, different tools, different process steps. The second is the breadth of KUKA’s platform range, which covers applications from sub-10 kg precision assembly … Read more

FANUC introduces the CRX-10iA/L: the explosion-proof paint cobot

FANUC CRX-10iA/L painting cobot working in an explosion-proof coating environment

The FANUC CRX-10iA/L painting cobot is the first explosion-proof collaborative paint robot approved for sale and use globally. That distinction matters because painting and coating have historically been one of the most difficult automation environments to enter with a collaborative robot. The hazardous atmospheres created by solvent-based paints, powder coatings, and surface treatments require explosion-proof … Read more