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ROBOROBOTS IN PRECISION AGRICULTURE: ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY WITH REFURBISHED UNITSTS IN PRECISION AGRICULTURE: ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY WITH REFURBISHED UNITS

Modern agriculture faces a challenge: producing more with fewer personnel and ever-increasing costs. Automation has become a necessity, not a luxury. However, many producers—especially medium and small ones—believe that bringing robotics to the field is beyond their reach. The reality is different: refurbished industrial robots are opening a new era for precision agriculture, offering advanced,

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KUKA KR 510 R3080 (KRC4): Heavy-Duty Power for Demanding Industrial Lines

The KUKA KR 510 R3080, part of KUKA’s QUANTEC/FORTEC family, is one of the most powerful high-payload industrial robots available on the market. Designed to handle extremely large and heavy parts—with a nominal payload of around 510 kg and a reach exceeding 3 meters—it offers a combination of strength, reach, and repeatability that makes it

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AUTOMATING RECYCLING: RECONDITIONED ROBOTICS AT THE SERVICE OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Industrial recycling is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Until recently, the separation and processing of materials largely relied on traditional manual or mechanical methods. Today, thanks to robotics, these tasks are becoming automated, increasing efficiency and reducing workplace risks. What is truly innovative, however, is that much of this automation is being achieved using

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

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era of accelerated automation, many factories face the same dilemma: their robots work, but their control systems are outdated.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

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

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.

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FANUC DRIVES THE NEXT GENERATION OF AUTOMATION: SPONSORSHIP OF THE ROBOTICS COMPETITION AT EUROSKILLS 2025

FANUC, a global leader in industrial robotics, is reaffirming its dedication to technical training by becoming a Premium Sponsor of EuroSkills 2025, which will take place from September 9 to 13 in Herning, Denmark. This partnership reflects FANUC’s ongoing support for nurturing young talent in robotic systems integration. EuroSkills, part of the WorldSkills Europe network,

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DEPALLETISING: TO AUTOMATE OR NOT? AN ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS 4.0 AND TRADITIONAL ROBOTICS

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

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FANUC VS. YASKAWA MOTOMAN: KEY COMPARISON IN INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

In the world of industrial robotics, FANUC and Yaskawa Motoman have established themselves as two of the most recognized brands globally. Both companies offer robust and reliable solutions for a wide range of applications, from welding and assembly to palletizing and material handling. However, their technical approaches and design philosophies differ in ways that can

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MANUFACTURING ON WHEELS: SOJO INDUSTRIES REVOLUTIONISES INDUSTRY WITH $40 MILLION TO SCALE UP MOBILE PLANTS

Imagine a factory that doesn’t need to be built. One that can be installed within hours and operate right where it’s needed. That’s exactly what Sojo Industries, a U.S.-based startup, is achieving. They’ve just raised $40 million to bring their mobile production lines to more companies and industries. Their goal? To transform how we think

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ROBOGUIDE V10: IMMERSIVE SIMULATION AND ENHANCED PERFORMANCE FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS

FANUC America has released version 10 of its acclaimed robot simulation and offline programming software, ROBOGUIDE—marking a major turning point in industrial automation. This new version introduces substantial upgrades in performance, visual rendering, and user experience, reaffirming its role as an indispensable tool for designing, programming, and validating robotic cells in a fully immersive 3D

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