June 3, 2016

Company says foldable arms enable new 6-axis robot to be more efficient and compact

Epson has developed a new series 6-axis robot for use in compact applications with high demands on the precision of movements.

The company says the “special geometry” with foldable arm allows a range of up to 450 mm and in restricted space. Typical limitations of conventional six-axis as a high space requirement for overhead rides omitted.

Thus, the N-series is considerably more flexible and efficient in industrial applications of automotive, electronic, medical and Labortindustrie. The first variant of the Epson N-robot has a payload of up to 2.5 kg.

The new machines will be on display at the Epson booth at Automatica (Munich, booth B5.319) late June. [Read more…] about Epson launches new 6-axis robot with foldable arms

Yoneharu Fukushima, COO of Epson’s Robotics Solutions Operations Division

Epson is launching its S250 series of high-precision force sensors. The S250 series, which will be rolled out worldwide from early June, will be available as an option for the company’s six-axis and SCARA robots.

Employing Epson’s proprietary piezoelectric quartz sensing technology, the new force sensors are durable and sensitive, allowing them to accurately and consistently sense minimal amounts of force in six directions.

The company says this will allow customers to automate complex manufacturing tasks and will improve productivity. Epson also provides robot operation commands with the sensor, allowing customers to easily introduce the system. [Read more…] about Epson launches new force sensors for industrial robots