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Universal Robots showcases deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS

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When Universal Robots (UR) recently surveyed 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe about their use of technology and future investment plans, over 50 percent of the respondents indicated they are now using AI and machine learning in their production processes.

“AI isn’t just hype,” says Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots.

“We’re seeing significant interest in physical AI. By adding high-performance compute hardware to our control systems and investing in targeted software upgrades, we’re establishing UR as the preferred robotics platform for developing and deploying AI applications.” [Read more…] about Universal Robots showcases deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS

Universal Robots app store now has offers than 500 products

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Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reached a new milestone, says it has now launched over 500 products through its “UR+ ecosystem”, which is like an “app store” for the cobot community built around UR robots, and is also sometimes referred to as a marketplace.

This marks a significant growth in the ecosystem since it started in 2016 with the ambition of making Universal Robots (UR) an open-source-like platform that would empower developers to create groundbreaking solutions.

Today, the UR+ ecosystem offers a wide range of components, kits, applications and solutions within both hardware and software designed to meet various customer needs. [Read more…] about Universal Robots app store now has offers than 500 products

Universal Robots reports strong end to 2023

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Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot company, has reported Q4 revenue of $103 million, up 21 percent on Q4 2022. The quarter was the company’s largest revenue quarter to date. 2023 annual revenue was $304 million, down 7 percent on 2022.

The company’s president, Kim Povlsen, says: “2023 was characterized by a difficult economic and business environment for many of our core customers with global industrial activity slowing in the first half of the year.

“Nevertheless, we saw growth in our focus accounts and key segments, including palletizing, and in our strategically important OEM channel. We ended the year strong and enter 2024 with a great foundation for further growth.” [Read more…] about Universal Robots reports strong end to 2023

Universal Robots launches new 30 kg collaborative robot

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Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), is expanding its product portfolio with a new 30 kg payload cobot.

UR30 is the second in Universal Robot’s new series of innovative, next generation cobots and is built on the same architecture as the award-winning UR20.

Despite its compact size, UR30 offers extraordinary lift, and its superior motion control ensures the perfect placement of large payloads allowing it to work at higher speeds and lift heavier loads. [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches new 30 kg collaborative robot

Universal Robots doubles UR20 production ‘due to demand’

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Universal Robots, the global leader in collaborative robotics, says that high demand for its new UR20 collaborative robot has led the company to accelerate production timelines.

The UR20 has quickly become the go-to choice for manufacturers seeking a long-reach, heavy-payload cobot, prompting Universal Robots to double production capacity to meet customer needs.

Bryan Bird, president of Americas at Universal Robots, says: “We are thrilled by the tremendous response to the UR20. The rapid adoption by manufacturers speaks volumes about the impact this cobot is having on the industry. [Read more…] about Universal Robots doubles UR20 production ‘due to demand’

Universal Robots launches new software platform to make machine tending automation ‘faster, simpler and more flexible ’

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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 operators can achieve changeover times of less than 10 minutes – far below what is possible today with any other software. [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches new software platform to make machine tending automation ‘faster, simpler and more flexible ’

Universal Robots executive receives prestigious robotics award for contribution to robot safety

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For the second time within five years, a key figure at Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has been awarded the world’s most prestigious robotics prize, the Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award, often described as the Nobel Prize of robotics.

Following in the footsteps of Universal Robots’ co-founder Esben Østergaard, who was given the Engelberger Award in 2018 in the Technology category, Roberta Nelson Shea (main picture), Universal Robot’s Global Technical Compliance Officer, has received the award for Applications at a ceremony at the Automate Show in Detroit.

The Application category recognises individuals or organisations that have made a significant contribution to the development of robotics technology and its practical application. Roberta won the award for her outstanding work related to robotics safety across the world. [Read more…] about Universal Robots executive receives prestigious robotics award for contribution to robot safety

Universal Robots debuts ‘world’s first’ cobot spot welder

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Universal Robots says it is “not only the most widely used collaborative robot arm in the manufacturing industry, the UR cobots have also become the platform of choice for a fast-growing ecosystem of innovative OEM solutions”.

Nowhere is that more apparent, continues UR, than this year’s Automate Show, where 60+ UR cobots will be exhibited in more than 30 booths at the show, taking place in Detroit, Michigan, May 22-25, 2023.

UR’s Automate booth #3623 showcases the latest innovation in a rapidly expanding application field, including the “world’s first cobot spot welder”, designed and manufactured by Pro Spot International. [Read more…] about Universal Robots debuts ‘world’s first’ cobot spot welder

Denali becomes Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner

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Denali Advanced Integration has become Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner.

Denali is now expected to use its integration expertise and market reach to bring Universal Robots’ collaborative robot technology to major business across the globe as part of its new Automation-As-A-Service (AaaS) portfolio, which it announced in April.

This will offer large scale companies end-to-end integration and service support and corresponds with a growing interest from large businesses in cobot automation. [Read more…] about Denali becomes Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner

Rapid Robotics and Universal Robots partner to fight labor shortages with fast collaborative robot installations

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Rapid Robotics has formed a new partnership with Universal Robots in which the Danish collaborative robot producer will be supplying collaborative robot arms for Rapid Robotics’ installation of cobot work cells across North America.

As a proven manufacturer of high-quality, versatile robots, Universal Robots will enable Rapid Robotics to serve a greater number of customers and maintain the rapid deployment times they’ve come to expect even as Rapid Robotics continues to expand its national footprint.

Jordan Kretchmer, CEO and co-founder of Rapid Robotics, says: “As the number of unfilled, critical manufacturing roles increases and global economic uncertainty continues to impact supply chains, more and more North American manufacturers are turning to automation. [Read more…] about Rapid Robotics and Universal Robots partner to fight labor shortages with fast collaborative robot installations