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
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
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era of accelerated automation, many factories face the same dilemma: their robots work, but their control systems are outdated.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
In today’s industrial landscape, the demand for safer, more versatile, and easily integrable solutions has driven the rise of collaborative robotics. Collaborative robots, or cobots, allow humans and machines to work side by side without the need for complex physical barriers, opening up new possibilities across production lines, laboratories, small businesses, and highly customized environments.
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
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,
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,
Collaborative robots like the UR10 are reshaping industrial painting in remarkable ways. One standout example is Brandt A/S, a Danish company with over 60 years of experience. In October 2024, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) released a study highlighting how integrating UR10 cobots in finishing operations has enhanced precision, consistency, and efficiency across the
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
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
