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Latest Addition to Tabletop Robot Family Features 14 KG Payload and Is Well-Suited for Tight Workspaces
At Fabtech, Fanuc America will feature the new model of its LR Mate series of tabletop industrial robots, the LR Mate 200iD/14L.
Hypertherm Updates Robotmaster to Enhance User Experience
Hypertherm has released a new version of its Robotmaster software for offline programming of robots.
FANUC Expands Line of High-Performance SCARA Robots
FANUC has expanded its line of SCARA robots to offer more reach and payload options for processes such as assembly, packaging, pick and place, and inspection.
Robot Boosts Electronics Production
KUKA’s KR 6 SCARA robot offers reach/radius options of 500 mm and 700 mm, and Z-axis stroke of 200 mm. Faster and lighter than smaller 6-axis models, it offers manufacturers ease of use while expediting production speed.
Mount This Robot Controller Your Way
Designed to mount in four different ways, KUKA’s KR C5 micro is about 200% smaller than full-sized controllers, but storage capacity isn’t sacrificed. It’s equipped with the latest KUKA System Software – users can easily migrate in their programs from the previous version.
CNC and Robotics Integration Simplifies Operations
The Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization (QSSR) from FANUC America enables FANUC CNCs to directly program robots through the G-code – special operator training in robotic programming language not required.
Two-Arm Cobot Doubles Efficiency Without Sacrificing Safety
Even though they have two arms, Kawasaki Robotics’ duAro cobots fit into a single-person space while providing enough room for an employee to safely work alongside. Two models provide 8.8- and 13-pound payloads.
Three Updated Cobot Models Offer Greater Connectivity
The “A” in Hanwha’s HCR-3A, HCR-5A, and HCR-12A stands for “advanced.” Three cobot models improve on their predecessors by offering customizable solution packages that incorporate artificial intelligence and mobility technologies.
End-Effector Kits Increase Cobot Flexibility
Do you own a Fanuc CRX cobot? Thinking of buying one? ATI Industrial Automation’s end-effector kits make the most of your investment by enabling applications including deburring, orbital sanding, tool changing, and force/torque sensing.
Quick-Change Robotic Arm Gripper
The RV36 Gripper from Kurt Workholding saves space and money while improving efficiency with quick-change, customizable jaws and custom accessories. Its double-acting piston allows for maximum clamping and un-clamping force.
The Six Things COVID-19’s Manufacturing Winners Have in Common
AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology President Doug Woods outlines the six transformative technologies that are helping companies meet swiftly changing market demand without sacrificing quality or employee safety.
Robotic Revolution: The Dawn of True Human/Machine Collaboration
The pandemic prompted manufacturers to fast-track automation plans to safely produce and deliver competitively priced products. Association for Advancing Automation (A3) President Jeff Burnstein explains the potential impact of cobots.
