Five MiR500 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have improved the warehouse logistics within the Chinese plant for Novo Nordisk, a leading global healthcare company specializing in pharmaceuticals and products to address diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. Previously, the plant used manned forklifts to transport pallets of packaging materials to a series of high bay racks, where a specialized fork truck then lifted and placed the pallets into the racks. The automated solutions from MiR have saved the plant at least 35 hours a week, freeing human workers to focus their skills on higher-value activities.
Industrial robots
The Most Popular Enhanced Security and Surveillance Robots Today
Robotic systems are an excellent representation of how much technology has achieved in these past few decades.
Advanced robots in the modern era utilize innovative mechanisms such as HD camera systems, long-distance sensors, AI, and computer processing technology. This is a clear indicator of the future of technology.
It can serve as a representation of what to expect in the world of IT and car tech. Mechanical components are designed to interconnect through an intelligent machine structure. The robot utilizes a high-speed internet server connection to maintain a link between the various aspects of functionality. [Read more…] about The Most Popular Enhanced Security and Surveillance Robots Today
ABB launches Wizard Easy Programming software for industrial robots
ABB has launched its Wizard Easy Programming software for its IRB 1100 industrial robot.
The company says this allows first time users to introduce robotic automation into their production lines without the need for specialist programming skills or any knowledge of Rapid code. Rapid is a high-level programming language used to control ABB industrial robots.
Based on simple graphical blocks, Wizard Easy Programming makes it easy for non-specialists to automate their applications, says ABB. [Read more…] about ABB launches Wizard Easy Programming software for industrial robots
Gerald Vogt appointed new CEO of Stäubli Group
Stäubli is starting the new year with a new chief executive officer – and it’s someone this website has interviewed before. (See video below.)
Gerald Vogt, previously responsible for the global business of the Robotics Division, will take over as CEO from retiring Rolf Strebel on January 1, 2021.
With Gerald Vogt, an experienced manager from within the company’s own ranks will take over the management of the diversified and growing family-owned company. [Read more…] about Gerald Vogt appointed new CEO of Stäubli Group
Universal Robots sells 50,000 collaborative robots
Collaborative robot manufacturer Universal Robots is celebrating “unprecedented sales” with the delivery of its 50,000th unit to German company VEMA.
Collaborative robots – or cobots – remain the fastest growing segment of industrial automation, projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 30.37 percent during 2020–2025.
Cobot market pioneer Universal Robots solidified its frontrunner position today by selling its 50,000th cobot, which was purchased by a German manufacturer to enable higher productivity and better employee safety. [Read more…] about Universal Robots sells 50,000 collaborative robots
AutoGuide Mobile Robots Opens New European Office
AutoGuide Mobile Robots, a leading manufacturer of high-payload autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems, today announced the opening of a new European office. The office in Munich supports sales, service and support, as well as deployment and training, throughout greater Europe. Local staff will work closely with its European system integrators to meet increasing demand for AutoGuide’s innovative autonomous mobile robots.
“With a strong demand for our high-payload AMRs across the region, we felt expanding our European operation would deliver the highest level of support for our distributors and customers,” said Jan Nicolay, director for European Operations, AutoGuide. “Munich’s highly talented and efficient workforce, business-friendly climate and central location made it the ideal choice.” [Read more…] about AutoGuide Mobile Robots Opens New European Office
Flexiv Launches 100th Adaptive Robot
The company also released its new product, Rizon 4s
Flexiv, the world-leading robotics company that created the first adaptive robot Rizon, has announced it has completed production of its 100th robot, marking significant progress in the mass production of adaptive robots, at the Force-Controlled Robotics Forum 2020 in Foshan, China.
At the forum, Flexiv showcased its newest version of the adaptive robot, Rizon 4s, featuring stronger force control performance, better disturbance-rejection abilities and multi-contact force control. [Read more…] about Flexiv Launches 100th Adaptive Robot
Mitsubishi launches Assista collaborative robot in North and South America
Mitsubishi Electric has launched its Assista collaborative robot in North and South America.
The Assista Collaborative Robot is built to be an industrial-grade collaborative robot for a cooperative environment.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has announced the launch of its Assista collaborative robot in the Americas. As a collaborative robot, or “cobot”, Assista is designed to share its workplace with humans in a safe and efficient manner. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi launches Assista collaborative robot in North and South America
Siasun Robotics agrees ‘strategic co-operation’ with Dassault Systèmes
Siasun Robotics has agreed a “strategic co-operation” with Dassault Systèmes, one of the largest software companies in Europe and the maker of popular engineering design applications such as Solidworks.
On November 23, the 2020 China Robot Industry Development Conference was successfully held in Qingdao High-tech Zone.
Siasun, one of China’s largest industrial robotics companies, and the French company Dassault Systèmes joined forces to hold a signing ceremony and sign a strategic cooperation agreement at the conference. [Read more…] about Siasun Robotics agrees ‘strategic co-operation’ with Dassault Systèmes
Kuka receives ‘major order’ from VW for production of ID.Buzz
Kuka has received what it describes as a “major order” for body-in-white production robots and systems of the ID.Buzz from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
VW is focusing on electromobility and with the ID.Buzz brings its classic, the Bulli, to the road as a fully electric version.
Kuka is responsible for the planning, delivery, assembly and commissioning of a fully automated body shop system for the underbody of the all-electric ID.Buzz. [Read more…] about Kuka receives ‘major order’ from VW for production of ID.Buzz