This question rarely appears when a robot first arrives on the production floor. It emerges months later. When everything works. When the cell is producing. When nobody questions the arm, the gearbox, or the repeatability anymore. The doubt appears in front of a screen: A pending update. A license about to expire. A file that
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,
Palletizing is one of the most critical stages at the end of the production line. Although it is often perceived as a simple process, in practice it involves occupational risks, production bottlenecks, and hidden operational costs. For many years this process has been handled using traditional systems: manual palletizing, semi‑automatic solutions, or low‑flexibility dedicated machines.
Modern industry demands flexible, reconfigurable, and fast automation. Factories can no longer rely solely on fixed production lines; they need solutions that adapt in hours, not months. This need has given rise to a powerful combination: refurbished mobile robots integrated with used industrial robotic arms. This approach delivers the agility required by Industry 4.0—without the
There’s an awkward moment in some automation projects when no one really wants to look too closely at the first batches. The parts come out quickly. The robot never stops. Productivity indicators look great. And yet… something feels off. The defect that used to appear sporadically now shows up with impeccable regularity. There’s no debate:
In today’s industrial market, both new and refurbished robots have a legitimate and distinct role within automation strategies. Neither option is universally better; instead, each suits particular technical, operational, and financial requirements. The right decision shouldn’t be based on personal preference, but should come from a careful, comparative analysis that takes into account measurable criteria
At the heart of many automated factories, a group of robots works tirelessly for hundreds of hours on end. But what happens if one of these machines fails unexpectedly? An unplanned stoppage can cost thousands of euros per hour, result in lost orders and delayed deliveries. This is where predictive maintenance steps in: instead of
Industrial robots, like any machinery, require regular maintenance. But the key question is: do we act before a failure occurs or after it? Predictive maintenance redefines efficiency by anticipating breakdowns and optimising resources. Corrective: The Traditional Model Corrective maintenance takes place after a failure: when a servomotor stops, an axis loses calibration or a controller
A recent video showcases a robotic cell featuring a KUKA KR30-3 mounted on a linear rail (track) and paired with two rotary positioners as part of an advanced handling or welding solution. This configuration is gaining ground as a flexible alternative for production lines, though it is not without challenges. Eurobots, as a provider of
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
