Category: Industrial robots
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ATI Industrial Automation makes its multi-axis force/torque sensors compatible with Fanuc robots
ATI Industrial Automation, a provider of robotic tooling and sensing solutions, says it has made its Multi-Axis Force/Torque (F/T) Sensors compatible with Fanuc Robots and Fanuc’s Force Control Software. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications. The integration of ATI’s F/T Sensors with Fanuc Robots and Fanuc’s…
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LK Metrology launches new range of robotic measuring arms
LK Metrology has launched a new range of portable 6-axis and 7-axis measuring arms to replace the 34 original versions it introduced in 2021. Unlike their predecessors, 6-axis Freedom Arm v2 products offer full IP54 protection from water splashes and the ingress of dust and particles, delivering reliable, repeatable, 3D tactile inspection and measurement in…
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ABB makes collaborative robots capable of heavier payloads, longer reach
ABB has launched two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 open new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency. Handling payloads of up to 10 and 12 kilograms with market-leading repeatability, the cobots accomplish an expanded range of tasks in close collaboration with factory workers,…
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ABI launches new delta robot equipped with direct drives
Dutch company ABI has launched the newest innovation in its series of ABIFlexx delta robots: the ABIFlexx equipped with direct drives. The company says this new version is “extremely fast, very accurate, quiet and maintenance free”, adding that these characteristics make the ABlflexx direct drive robot “the ideal solution” for many different applications. ABI develops…
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Robot cell market predicted to grow at 10.2 per cent a year
The global robot cell market has been estimated at $42,567 million in 2023 and expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.2 per cent during the forecast years of 2023-2033. This is according to industry research group Fact.MR, with findings published in its report, Robot Cell Market. In order to maximize quality,…
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ABB expands large robot family with four ‘energy saving’ models, 22 variants
ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants, offering more choice, increased coverage and greater performance. The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150 kg to 310 kg, with a reach from 2.5 m to…
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Universal Robots launches new software platform to make machine tending automation ‘faster, simpler and more flexible ’
Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has unveiled a new brand-new, innovative software platform specifically developed for machine tending tasks. The name is PolyScope X and through a new, customisable user interface, it will add new levels of flexibility to high mix, low volume machine tending automation. With PolyScope X, machine shop…
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ATI Industrial Automation introduces new robotic angle grinder
ATI Industrial Automation has introduced the CGV-900 Compliant Angle Grinder to provide an automated alternative to grinding and finishing by hand. The company says the tool brings “versatility to robotic grinding processes while reducing employee safety concerns”. The CGV-900 offers built-in compliance, allowing the unit to compensate for irregularities in part surfaces and maintain contact…
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Comau unveils new ‘perception-based’ robotic picking solution
Robotics and automation specialist Comau has launched what it calls the “MI.RA/Picker”, describing as an intelligent advanced automation solution for perception-based random bin picking. Adaptable to any brand of commercial robot, customized bin or customized gripper, the fully automated picking solution uses two high-resolution laser sensors and a central camera to autonomously recognize, locate and…
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ABB expands its GoFa collaborative robot range
ABB is launching two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 offer new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency. Handling payloads of up to 10 and 12 kilograms with market-leading repeatability, the cobots can handle an expanded range of tasks in close collaboration with workers,…