Spec sheets vs shop-floor reality On paper everything looks precise. In production you face tolerances, scrap risk, manual tweaks, and material variability. The honest question is: “Will the robot actually be more accurate than what we do today?” Accuracy vs repeatability Repeatability The robot’s ability to return to the same point over and over. Typical
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
In the industrial sector, sanding, polishing, and surface finishing might seem like straightforward tasks, but they actually involve a significant level of technical complexity. Each piece requires consistent pressure, precise motions, a uniform rhythm, and an attentive approach to detail—qualities that are difficult to maintain manually over many hours of work. This is where an
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
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
