For years, factories were designed as rigid systems: fixed lines, dedicated stations and layouts that barely changed for an entire decade. But the days of mass, stable production are now behind us. The new industrial economy demands flexibility, customisation and immediate responsiveness. Thus, the concept of the reconfigurable factory was born, where refurbished industrial robots
Logistics is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. The rise of e-commerce, the growing pressure to deliver products in ever shorter timeframes, and the need to optimize limited space have turned robotic automation into a strategic ally. Within this evolution, collaborative bin-picking—the ability of robots to recognize and extract items from disordered containers—is emerging as one of
Universal Robots has taken a decisive step toward advanced manufacturing with the launch of the UR8 Long—a collaborative robot built for demanding industrial tasks. Unveiled at the FABTECH trade show in Chicago and set to enter production lines this October, the UR8 Long combines an extended reach of 1,750 mm and an 8 kg payload
In many factories, space is as valuable a resource as time or labor. Poor layout and inefficient use of space can lead to bottlenecks, downtime, and increased costs. In this context, ABB’s robotic arms have become a strategic tool for maximizing floor space, enabling production lines that are more compact, safer, and more efficient. Thanks
Depalletization, the process of removing products from a pallet, is a fundamental task in logistics and manufacturing. For years, this work has been labor-intensive, repetitive, and physically demanding, making it prone to human error and injury. However, with the advancement of industrial robotics and computer vision, the question of whether to automate depalletization has become
Today’s industry is constantly striving to find solutions that not only improve efficiency and quality but also protect the health and well-being of employees. In the field of fiberglass cutting—a task that has historically posed significant challenges in terms of occupational safety—industrial robotics emerges as an innovative and crucial solution. Manually cutting fiberglass exposes workers
The welding industry, long associated with high-risk environments, is undergoing a profound transformation thanks to the rise of collaborative robotics. In modern welding facilities, safety is no longer just about regulatory compliance—it has become a cornerstone of operational efficiency and worker well-being. At the heart of this shift lies the strategic deployment of collaborative robots,
Realtime Robotics, a leader in collision-free robotic motion planning, has announced two major new integrations for its Resolver platform: direct compatibility with the 3D simulation software Visual Components and with MELSOFT Gemini, Mitsubishi Electric’s simulation tool. Resolver is a cloud-based platform developed to automate the most tedious aspects of robotic cell design, such as path
In a context where labor shortages and strict hygiene demands remain persistent challenges in the food industry, automation has become a key solution. A notable example is the collaboration between Active8 Robots and KUKA, which has revolutionized the sandwich packaging process in the UK through the integration of KR AGILUS HM robots. The British sandwich
ABB has announced a major expansion of its industrial robotics portfolio in China, with a particular focus on the fast-growing market segment of small and medium-sized enterprises. The Swiss company introduced three new robot families—Lite+, PoWa, and an updated version of the IRB 1200—all designed to meet the increasing automation needs in industries such as
