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Sandia’s robotic work cell conducts high-throughput testing ‘in an instant’

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Automation speeds up 3D-printed part testing, materials science data collection

Today with 3D printing you can make almost anything in a matter of hours. However, making sure that part works reliably takes weeks or even months.

Until now, according to a group of scientists.

Sandia National Laboratories has designed and built a six-sided work cell, similar to a circular desk, with a commercial robot at its center that conducts high-throughput testing to quickly determine the performance and properties of the part.

They call this flexible, modular and scalable system Alinstante, Spanish for “in an instant” (see video below). Sandia is seeking industry partners to help expand or discover more uses for the new robotic testing system.  [Read more…] about Sandia’s robotic work cell conducts high-throughput testing ‘in an instant’

Universal Robots launches e-Series ‘next-generation’ of its collaborative robot

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Universal Robots, widely regarded as a pioneer and market leader in collaborative robots, has launched the “next generation” of its flagship product, the e-Series collaborative robot.

The company unveiled the new robot arms at Automatica, in Munich, Germany, and says the innovation is the result of Universal Robots “continuing to improve its ground-breaking technology”.

The e-Series includes technology advances that enables faster development for a wider variety of applications, offers easier programming than ever, and meet the very latest ISO safety standards.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches e-Series ‘next-generation’ of its collaborative robot

JOT Automation’s capital stock sold to Victory Precision

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JOT Automation has sold its capital stock sold to Victory Precision. The companies say this is a sign of their further development heading towards globalization, and prepares for the next “quantum leap”. 

Suzhou Victory Precision Manufacture Company, headquartered in Suzhou, China, purchased the entire capital stock of JOT Automation, with Finnish family company Head Invest as the main seller.

According to Petri Halonen, JOT Automation CEO, the additional engineering and production resources provided by Victory Precision will significantly help JOT to pursue the opportunities of the fast-developing market and modern technologies.  [Read more…] about JOT Automation’s capital stock sold to Victory Precision

Collaborative robotics startup Kassow Robots signs up Project Group as first customer

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Kassow Robots, a startup company which is showcasing its collaborative robot at Automatica this week, has already found its first customer.

The company says German packaging specialist Project Group has become the first system integrator for Kassow Robots.

Kassow staff were particularly pleased that even before the Automatica trade fair had opened its doors, the company was able to present the German Project Group as its first partner.  [Read more…] about Collaborative robotics startup Kassow Robots signs up Project Group as first customer

Epson brings ‘WorkSense’ dual-armed robot to Europe

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Epson Robots is demonstrating its newly expanded robotics range at Automatica 2018, including its new dual-arm robot, the WorkSense W-01.

This newly completed and unique line up of SCARA and vertical axis robots demonstrates Epson’s commitment to robotics innovation and to supporting growth in Europe, meeting the needs of both large and small manufacturers.

Volker Spanier, head of robotic solutions at Epson in the EMEAR region, says: “We know that robot adoption is likely to increase at between 10-20% year-on-year across Central and Eastern European countries over the next two years, the highest growth rate globally after China.  [Read more…] about Epson brings ‘WorkSense’ dual-armed robot to Europe

OnRobot and OptoForce target 250 per cent growth in Southeast Asia

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Robotic solutions providers OnRobot and OptoForce – which are both now part of one single company – are aggressively targeting Southeast Asia, aiming to grow 250 per cent in the region this year.

Executives at the companies believe the increased demand will come from the electronics, automotive and CNC machining industries.

This new assessment follows the appointment of Niels Ole Sinkbæk Sørensen as sales manager, Asia Pacific, who oversees business expansion in the region for both companies, based in Kuala Lumpur.  [Read more…] about OnRobot and OptoForce target 250 per cent growth in Southeast Asia

Briefing – Design and Prototyping: Invent something and make millions easily

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In this article, Robotics and Automation News wonders what it would be like to invent something and make millions from it

Many people dream of inventing something amazing and making millions or even billions from it. And here at the office, we’re no different.

All of us have ideas of our own and some of us are shameless enough to talk about them, although, as many of you will know, designing and developing, and then manufacturing and selling a product is not an easy task.

But without getting into the complexities further down the line, let’s look at the stage at which it’s just an idea.
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Mecademic to showcase latest generation of tiniest industrial robot in the world

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Canadian startup company Mecademic is to showcase the latest generation of its tiny industrial robots at Automatica.

Mecademic says its “ultra-compact and precise robots” as a further sign that the automation industry is seeing innovation.

Mecademic says the newest generation of its Meca500 six-axis industrial robot now includes absolute encoders, no mechanical limits on joint 6, faster joint velocities and a safety module with integrated power supply.  [Read more…] about Mecademic to showcase latest generation of tiniest industrial robot in the world

Kassow Robots to launch lightweight collaborative robot at Automatica

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Kassow Robots, the Denmark-based brainchild of robotics engineer Kristian Kassow and his two co-founders, is set to launch itself on a global stage at the Automatica trade fair in Munich in June 2018.

The Danish start-up, whose motto is “strong, fast, simple,” has been developing uniquely efficient 7-axis industrial lightweight robots since it was founded in 2014. Kassow robots are extremely fast and powerful, and are suitable for use in small spaces.

The company says its robots’ “user-friendly interface” provides businesses with greater flexibility, enabling smaller businesses without their own robotics specialists to achieve complex automation and programming cost-effectively and independently.  [Read more…] about Kassow Robots to launch lightweight collaborative robot at Automatica

Epson Robots showcases robotics solutions for factory automation at ATX East

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Epson Robots showcased its range of robotics solutions in factory automation at the Automation Technology show, ATX East.

At its booth was the new Synthis T3 All-in-One SCARA robot. It comes with a built-in controller, a new technology feature that is designed to reduce space requirements and simplify setup.

It offers an easy-to-install and fast integration solution perfect for simple applications such as pick and place, assembly, parts handling and dispensing, says the company. It is said to be ideal for customers looking to automate their factory without using complex slide-based solutions.

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