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The Brookings Institution has found that Michigan has the highest number of robots of all the states in the US.
Brookings found that Detroit, traditionally the motor town of the US, has more than 15,000 industrial robots installed.
That works out to about 8.5 robots per 1,000 workers, says Brookings. [Read more…] about Map produced by Brookings pinpoints location of all robots in the US
Kuka is apparently rather pleased with itself for having helped produce 2 million Jeep Wranglers.
A few days ago, the Kuka Toledo Production Operations celebrated the completion of its two millionth Jeep Wrangler body-in-white.
Kuka says it’s “the latest milestone in a stellar history that has seen this unique plant rank consistently among the quality and productivity leaders in the North American automotive industry”. [Read more…] about Kuka celebrates production of 2 million Jeep Wranglers
Robotics and automation technology company Dürr and automaker BMW have won an award for developing a new robotic painting system.
The companies received the award for technique for their concept of a “smart paint shop” at the Surcar 2017 event in Cannes, France.
The jury at Surcar, which is said to be the world’s leading biennial congress on automotive body finishing, traditionally selects the winners for three awards. [Read more…] about Dürr and BMW win award for smart painting technique
Kuka has won a prestigious design aware from the Red Dot organisation, which runs a competition which analyses products from an extensive range of industries.
The award that Kuka won was in the Red Dot industrial product design category, and it was for its industrial robot, the KR CyberTech (pictured).
Kuka says the jury’s reasoning was: “The KR CyberTech industrial robot – with its streamlined, elongated silhouette – stretches the limits of possibility in terms of speed and reach.” [Read more…] about Kuka wins prestigious Red Dot design award for industrial robot
Yaskawa Motoman has added a new robot model to its GP series of industrial robots.
Yaskawa says the “efficient, high-speed” Motoman GP25 robot is a new, compact robot that is ideal for assembly, dispensing, handling, material removal and packaging applications.
All axis speeds have been increased, says the company, some by more than 40 per cent, surpassing other robots in its class and delivering increased productivity. [Read more…] about Yaskawa Motoman adds new model to high-speed GP industrial robot series
Indian company TAL Manufacturing Solutions is showcasing a new welding solution which features its own industrial robot, the Brabo.
The company, which is part of the Tata Motors group, is exhibiting the robotic welding solution at the Automation Expo, currently taking place in Mumbai, India.
According to the Economic Times of India, the TAL Brabo robotic welding cell is priced at about $133,000 and is a “cost-effective” solution aimed at Tier 3 and 4 suppliers. The unit has a reach of 850 mm and a payload capacity of 6 kg. [Read more…] about TAL unveils welding solution involving its Brabo industrial robot
Kawasaki is clearly very pleased with the appearance of not one but two of its industrial robots in the new Hollywood blockbuster film, Transformers 5: The Last Knight.
The company has been crowing about its fame on its website.
The two Kawasaki RS010L robots make an appearance in the Transformers film. [Read more…] about Kawasaki gloating over appearance of its robots in latest Transformers film
Comau has signed deals with two new partner companies in Greece and Argentina.
In Greece, Comau has appointed the Nimac Group as its robotics distributor.
Nimac (pictured above) is located in Thessalonikki, and started the production of horizontal panel saws in 1977. It is now said to be one of the top manufacturers in the beam saws sector.
The newly created business line, Nimac Robotics, will bring the Comau’s robotics and automation products portfolio to the Greek market. [Read more…] about Comau signs up new robotics and automation partners in Greece and Argentina
An industrial technology integrator called Universal Logic says it has receieved a large order for 60 of its specially designed robotic work cells.
The company has developed a software-intense work cell which it calls Neocortex, aimed at supply chains and logistics operations which require automated material handling systems for high-mix, high volume applications.
Universal Logic’s Neocortex Goods to Robot Cells for automated order fulfillment of consumer goods have now been ordered by an undisclosed customer, who wants 60 complete cells for their order fulfillment of consumer goods. [Read more…] about Software developer and integrator Universal Logic receives order for 60 Yaskawa Neocortex AI robotic work cells
Toshiba Machine has launched three new industrial robots.
The three new models are part of the company’s TVM series of vertically articulated robots, and all have “high cost performance and reliability”, says Toshiba.
The TVM series is designed primarily for use in transfer and assembly processes in the automobile components industry and enables high productivity in assembly and transfer by combining with a wide array of system installation support tools. [Read more…] about Toshiba launches three new industrial robots aimed at automated picking applications
