Tag Archives: Robotics

CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR INTEGRATING MACHINE VISION IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

By DanielaFebruary 17, 2026Challenges and Solutions for Integrating Machine Vision in the Food Industry#aiinspection, #aitechnology, #deeplearning, #foodautomation, #foodprocessing, #foodsafety, #foodsorting, #foodtech, #haccp, #ip69k, #labelinspection, #packagingautomation, #qualitycontrol, #Traceability, #visionguidedrobotics, #visionsystems, 3Dvision, edgecomputing, FoodIndustry, IndustrialAutomation, MachineVision, Robotics, smartmanufacturing

Machine vision has become one of the most in-demand technologies in the food industry. Quality control, inspection, sorting, traceability, and robotic guidance are now processes almost unimaginable without vision systems. However, real-world plant environments differ greatly from marketing promises: integrating machine vision in food production requires facing specific technical, operational, and regulatory challenges. Unstable lighting,

WHAT LEVEL OF INTERNAL TRAINING DOES A COMPANY NEED TO AVOID FULL DEPENDENCE ON THE SUPPLIER AFTER AUTOMATING WITH INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS?

By DanielaFebruary 9, 2026What Level of Internal Training Does a Company Need to Avoid Full Dependence on the Supplier After Automating with Industrial Robots?automation knowledge, Automation Strategy, Eurobots, factory automation, industrial robotics training, industrial robots, internal training, maintenance skills, manufacturing automation, operational safety, Production Efficiency, Purchasing a Used Robot, refurbished robots, robot automation, robot operation skills, robot programming, Robotics, robotics integration, ROBOTICS IS AN OPPORTUNITY, robotics maintenance, robots, Robots future, ROI, Special Offers used robots, supplier dependency, technical autonomy, The 4th Industrial Revolution, use abb robots, Used fanuc robots, used industrial robots, used of robots

In many companies, the decision to automate is not held back by the cost of the robot or by floor space, but by a less visible—yet decisive—concern: technical dependency. The question is not always stated openly, but it quickly emerges in any investment committee: What happens when the supplier leaves? Robotic automation introduces powerful technology,

HOW DOES ROBOTIC AUTOMATION AFFECT INDUSTRIAL CYBERSECURITY WHEN ROBOTS ARE CONNECTED TO CORPORATE NETWORKS OR THE CLOUD?

By DanielaJanuary 27, 2026HOW DOES ROBOTIC AUTOMATION AFFECT INDUSTRIAL CYBERSECURITY WHEN ROBOTS ARE CONNECTED TO CORPORATE NETWORKS OR THE CLOUD?#DigitalTransformation, #Industry40, #SmartFactory, Artificial Intelligence (AI), connectedrobots, Cybersecurity, IndustrialAutomation, industrialcybersecurity, industry 4.0, itotintegration, manufacturingsecurity, otsecurity, robotautomation, Robotics, ROBOTICS IS AN OPPORTUNITY, roboticsafety, ROI, secureautomation, smartmanufacturing, Special Offers used robots, technologysafety, The 4th Industrial Revolution

For a long time, industrial robots operated in isolated environments, disconnected from the rest of a company’s systems. Today, that reality has changed. The need for remote monitoring, production data collection, predictive maintenance and traceability has led to connecting robots to corporate networks and even cloud platforms. As a result, a relatively new concern has

MOTOMAN MH24-10 “HIGH SPEED”: AN EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE FOR AUTOMATED WELDING

By DanielaDecember 9, 2025HOW URT CAN OFFER THIS SOLUTION TO ITS CUSTOMERS, MOTOMAN MH24-10 “HIGH SPEED”: AN EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE FOR AUTOMATED WELDINGArtificial Intelligence (AI), compact welding cell, fume extraction, high-speed robot, industrial robotics, manufacturing automation, Material Handling, Motoman MH24-10, Offline Programming, positioner, Precision Welding, productivity improvement, Quality Enhancement, return on investment, robotic welding, Robotics, ROBOTICS IS AN OPPORTUNITY, robots, Robots future, ROI, Special Offers used robots, staff training, Technical Support, The 4th Industrial Revolution, URT, used industrial robots, used of robots, used robots, used welding robots, Welding Automation, welding cell design, welding integration, Welding Works, YASKAWA

In the robotics industry, the Motoman MH24 is a six-axis articulated robot designed for high-speed tasks such as material handling, general operations, and other precision applications. While it is not a welding-specific robot like some models in Yaskawa’s AR series, its combination of speed, rigidity, and path accuracy makes it a viable option for welding

WHAT IS THE TOTAL COST OF INVESTING IN A ROBOTIC WELDING SOLUTION, INCLUDING THE ROBOT, INTEGRATION, SOFTWARE, AND TRAINING?

By DanielaDecember 4, 2025UncategorizedABB, automation investment, electrical integration, Fanuc, Industrial Automation, industrial robots, KUKA, mechanical integration, MIG Welding, Offline Programming, positioners, Preventive Maintenance, Production Efficiency, refurbished robots, robotic torch, robotic welding cell, Robotics, ROBOTICS IS AN OPPORTUNITY, robots, Robots future, ROI, rotary tables, sensors, software programming, spare parts, Special Offers used robots, staff training, The 4th Industrial Revolution, TIG welding, tracking systems, welding equipment, wire feeder, Workplace safety

The total investment goes far beyond the price of the robot itself. A robotic welding cell involves a complete package that covers the industrial robot, mechanical and electrical integration, welding equipment and peripherals, software and programming, staff training, and ongoing maintenance and spare parts. The industry takes this comprehensive approach because it best reflects the

THE USED ROBOT ECONOMY: UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO) VERSUS A NEW ROBOT

By DanielaNovember 24, 2025THE USED ROBOT ECONOMY: UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO) VERSUS A NEW ROBOTABB, Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, certified robots, Fanuc, faster deployment, Flexible Integration, IoT, KUKA, new models, productivity, rapid return on investment, reconditioned industrial robots, reliable performance, Robotics, ROBOTICS IS AN OPPORTUNITY, robots, Robots future, ROI, Special Offers used robots, TCO, tested robots, The 4th Industrial Revolution, total cost of ownership, URT, use abb robots, used industrial robots, used welding robots, YASKAWA

Purchasing a robot is not simply a technical decision. In reality, it is a financial one. Many companies believe that the most expensive robot is the best, or that buying new is the safest way to “avoid risks”. However, when looked at from a business perspective, with numbers and strategy in mind, the reality is

ABB IRB 1300: PRECISION AND SPEED IN ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY

By DanielaNovember 21, 2025UncategorizedABB IRB 1300, ABB new security solution, ABB technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), confined spaces, delicate components, efficiency, electronic assembly, electronics production, electronics sector, Industrial Automation, industrial robot, industry 4.0, Innovation, precision, quality, reliability, ROBOTIC INTEGRATION, Robotics, speed, Versatility

The electronics sector increasingly demands precision, speed and flexibility in production processes. From smartphones to automotive components, the miniaturisation of parts and the complexity of assemblies require technologies that surpass human limitations without compromising quality. In this context, the ABB IRB 1300 has established itself as a key industrial robot for high-demand electronic assembly, combining

ROBOTICS FOR INDUSTRIAL RECONSTRUCTION: HOW REFURBISHED MODULAR CELLS ARE RESTORING COMPETITIVENESS TO FACTORIES

By DanielaOctober 30, 2025ROBOTICS FOR INDUSTRIAL RECONSTRUCTION: HOW REFURBISHED MODULAR CELLS ARE RESTORING COMPETITIVENESS TO FACTORIES#URTRobots, 3D cameras, ABB, artificial vision, automation accessibility, blade sanding, block handling, certified refurbished robots, circular industry, Competitiveness, Construction, conveyors, cost-effective automation, Cycle Time Reduction, European markets, factory modernization, Fanuc, financial risk reduction, flexible automation, food industry, industrial 3D printing, industrial reconstruction, Industrial sustainability, injection molding, KUKA, manufacturing, medium-sized companies, metalworking, modular cells, palletizing, panel cutting, Pick-and-place, plastics recycling, post-processing, process redesign, Production Efficiency, quality improvement, recycling, refurbished robots, Renewable Energy, return on investment, Robotics, scalable solutions, sensors, URT, welding, wind turbines, workforce reassignment, YASKAWA

Over the past ten years, a silent phenomenon has taken place in the global industry: while some manufacturing plants have closed due to cost pressures or failing to modernise in time, others have resurged with impressive strength without the need for multimillion-euro investments. What is the secret? Intelligent industrial reconstruction supported by refurbished robotics and

RETROFITTING: HOW TO UPGRADE AN OBSOLETE INDUSTRIAL ROBOT STEP-BY-STEP

By DanielaOctober 27, 2025RETROFITTING: HOW TO UPGRADE AN OBSOLETE INDUSTRIAL ROBOT STEP-BY-STEPautomation, automotive, Circular Economy, cost saving, energy saving, industrial robots, Industrial Safety, industry 4.0, IoT, metalworking, modernization, plastic, refurbishment, remote control, retrofit, Robotics, ROBOTICS IS AN OPPORTUNITY, robots, Robots future, ROI, second life, Special Offers used robots, sustainability, Technical Support, The 4th Industrial Revolution, upgrade, URT, use abb robots, Used fanuc robots, used industrial robots, used of robots, used robots, used welding robots, waste reduction, Welding Works

In the era of accelerated automation, many factories face the same dilemma: their robots work, but their control systems are outdated. The solution? Retrofitting. Modernising an obsolete industrial robot not only saves investment, it also prolongs its service life and improves its performance at a much lower cost than a new machine. What is robotic

FANUC M-20IA: PRECISION TESTING AT EUROBOTS BILBAO DEMONSTRATES EXACTING ENGINEERING STANDARDS

By DanielaOctober 9, 2025FANUC M-20IA: PRECISION TESTING AT EUROBOTS BILBAO DEMONSTRATES EXACTING ENGINEERING STANDARDS#CertifiedRobots, #DynamicPerformance, #FactoryAutomation, #FanucM20iA, #Payload20kg, #PositioningAccuracy, #ReliableAutomation, #RobotCalibration, #RobotPrecision, #RobotTesting, #SixAxisRobot, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutomationSolutions, IndustrialRobotics, repeatability, Robotics, ROBOTICS IS AN OPPORTUNITY, robots, Robots future, ROI, Special Offers used robots, The 4th Industrial Revolution, URT, Used fanuc robots, used industrial robots, used welding robots, YASKAWA

At URT’s facilities in Zamudio, near Bilbao (Vizcaya), a precision test was recently carried out on the Fanuc M-20iA robot as part of the company’s industrial robot reconditioning process. The goal was to verify and certify that this model meets the highest standards of repeatability, positioning accuracy, and load response—key factors in demanding industrial environments.