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Productive Robotics launches ‘first full line’ of next-generation teachable collaborative robots

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Productive Robotics is unveiling its full line of next-generation teachable collaborative robots at the Automate Show, which started today in Chicago.

The Santa Barbara, California-based cobot designer and manufacturer added an enhanced human sense of vision to its teach-and-learn platform, providing customers with a unique offering not currently available in the market.

Zac Bogart, president and CEO of Productive Robotics, says: “The Productive Robotics design and engineering team started building robots for movie special effects in the 1980s.  [Read more…] about Productive Robotics launches ‘first full line’ of next-generation teachable collaborative robots

Epson launches new ‘ultra low cost’ robot at Automate Show

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Epson Robots has launched a new “ultra-low-cost robot” at the Automate Show, which started today in Chicago, USA.

The new VT6L All-in-One 6-Axis robot is a new “entry-level” machine offering to the award-winning 6-Axis line up.

Epson says this robot is compact, easy to install and includes next-generation technology, adding that it is “ideal” for a wide range of simple applications and is offered at the “ultra-low cost of $13,900”.  [Read more…] about Epson launches new ‘ultra low cost’ robot at Automate Show

OnRobot wins two prestigious awards for its ‘Gecko Gripper’

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OnRobot, a maker of end-of-arm tooling for collaborative robots, is celebrating two prestigious wins as the company’s “lizard-inspired” Gecko Gripper was awarded silver at Edison Awards Gala held Thursday, April 4, 2019, in New York City.

The win comes hot on the heels of the Gecko Gripper winning the Robotics Award at the Hannover Messe in Germany two days earlier.

OnRobot says its gripper is set to “revolutionise manufacturing” because of its ability to attach and lift any kind of flat and smooth surfaces without costly compressed air or external power, using easy gripping technology for pick and place applications.  [Read more…] about OnRobot wins two prestigious awards for its ‘Gecko Gripper’

Flexiv launches new industrial robot at Hannover Messe

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A startup company called Flexiv, founded in 2016 by a team from Stanford University,  has launched the third generation of its industrial robot at this year’s Hannover Messe event, in Germany. (See video below.)

Flexiv says that its new robot, called “Rizon”, is the “world’s first adaptive robot combining direct force control with advanced artificial intelligence”, although it’s not clear if it is a collaborative robot because the company itself has not used that word.

The company says Rizon “paves the way for greater performance and broader scope of robotic tasks across multiple industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail and more”.  [Read more…] about Flexiv launches new industrial robot at Hannover Messe

Robotic end of arm tools sales set to increase by 5 percent to $2 billion in 2019, says report

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Global sales of robotic end of arm tools are set to surpass $2 billion in 2019, up from $1.9 billion in 2018, according to a report by Fact.mr. 

This growth in sales can be attributed to the ever-evolving demand of industrial ecosystems for high productivity via industrial robotics.

With industrial ecosystems facing the constant pressure to enhance productivity and reduce operating costs, the demand for collaborative robots is higher than ever.  [Read more…] about Robotic end of arm tools sales set to increase by 5 percent to $2 billion in 2019, says report

Epson to launch new robotic solutions at Automate

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Epson Robots will be showcasing its award-winning line of SCARA and 6-axis robots at Automate, as well as introduce three new robotics solutions.

In addition, the company will lead a discussion for users new to factory automation.

Epson has more than 300 robot models, including its SCARA robot lineup – the G-Series, LS-Series, RS-Series and T-Series All-in-One.  [Read more…] about Epson to launch new robotic solutions at Automate

Universal Robots launches global network of training centers

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Universal Robots has launched a global network of training centers. The collaborative robot-maker says it aims to lower automation barriers with robotic programming classes for beginners and advanced users.

The initiative is part of the company’s “mission to make the advantages of collaborative robotics widely accessible”, says Universal Robots.

The worldwide network of Authorised Training Centers that expands on the company’s popular Universal Robots Academy online training.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches global network of training centers

30 exhibitors partner with Universal Robots at Automate and ProMat

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The characteristic light-blue jointed collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots (UR) will be spotted hard at work throughout Automate and ProMat 2019 in Chicago April 8 – 11.

More than 30 UR cobot exhibitors will demonstrate a total of 80+ collaborative robot applications: a testament to the wide range of tasks and solutions now automated by UR.

The cobots on display will handle vision-guided product inspection, pick parts off conveyors, ride on top of mobile robots while performing machine tending, perform live robotic sorting and induction into put walls and pouches, add 7th axis capabilities, hand giveaways to attendees, play golf on a putting green, and much more.

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Octopuz to demonstrate system for ‘simpler programming for industrial robots’

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Octopuz is planning to introduce the latest technologies in automatic toolpath solving at the Automate Show 2019, April 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

For years, Octopuz has provided the robotics market with an intelligent offline programming and simulation solution ideal for a wide range of industrial robots including Kuka, Fanuc, ABB, and Yaskawa Motoman.

Octopuz 2.1 redefines the standards in offline robotic programming by offering a simplified approach to solving toolpath trajectories.  [Read more…] about Octopuz to demonstrate system for ‘simpler programming for industrial robots’

Universal Robots go to work making oil burner parts

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Fluidics Instruments, a Dutch manufacturer of oil burner components, has taken collaborative robot deployment to the next level with seven UR3 cobots working in tandem on an assembly line producing 1,000 oil nozzles per hour.

The company has additional Universal Robots cobots on mobile platforms ready to address ever-changing tasks and has also developed a cobot-powered screw driving application.

With a total fleet of twelve cobots, Fluidics Instruments is constantly increasing production and sales despite the shortage of skilled workers.

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