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OnRobot unveils ‘highest-payload’ vacuum gripper

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OnRobot, a provider of hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications, has released its new VGP30 vacuum gripper.

This powerful and robust 30 kg (66 lbs.) payload gripper is designed to excel at palletizing boxes and handling irregular shapes and porous surfaces, even those constructed from cost-saving, thinner cardboard.

The VGP30 is ready for immediate deployment out of the box and includes all the hardware and software needed for all leading robot brands. [Read more…] about OnRobot unveils ‘highest-payload’ vacuum gripper

Omron releases new collaborative robot with ‘greater reach and heavier payload’

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Omron has unveiled the latest addition to its S-Series collaborative robot range – the Omron TM25S.

Designed to enhance productivity, the Omron TM25S combines “greater payload capacity, extended reach, and versatility in a compact, easy-to-integrate package”, says the company.

With a payload capacity of 25 kg and an impressive 1900 mm reach, the Omron TM25S is a perfect solution for palletizing, mobile manipulation, and even welding applications. [Read more…] about Omron releases new collaborative robot with ‘greater reach and heavier payload’

Kuka launches new range of SCARA robots with 60 kg payload

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Kuka has launched a new range of SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) robots with payloads of up to 60kg. The company adds that the new robots have “special features” such as their high speed and repeat accuracy.

With the KR SCARA in the now available 20-kg payload class and soon to be released 60-kg payload class, Kuka is further expanding its portfolio of four-axis robots.

Additionally, Kuka says the compliance with the EU’s CE certification regulations “underscores their high quality and safety standards, making them attractive to a global market”. [Read more…] about Kuka launches new range of SCARA robots with 60 kg payload

Universal Robots increases payload capacity for its cobots

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Universal Robots, the collaborative robot company, is increasing the payload capacity on its new-generation, high-payload cobots UR20 and UR30, enabling customers to lift more at no additional cost.

The updates raise the total payload, including end-effector, to 25 and 35 kgs respectively when utilizing the cobot in top lift position. This is especially useful for palletizing applications and solutions.

Tero Tolonen, chief product officer, says: “At Universal Robots, we continuously test and develop our products, and when we unlock new features, we want to give partners and customers immediate access. [Read more…] about Universal Robots increases payload capacity for its cobots

Doosan Robotics unveils new 30 kg payload collaborative robot

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Doosan Robotics has unveiled its latest industrial collaborative robot which boasts the greatest capabilities of any machine in its category including a 30 kg payload.

The company showcased the new robot and its new Dart-Suite robot ecosystem at the recent Automate event.

Doosan Robotics says its scalable Dart-Suite platform elevates cobot capabilities by providing “unlimited programmable motions”, while ensuring accessibility for all. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics unveils new 30 kg payload collaborative robot

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

ABB makes collaborative robots capable of heavier payloads, longer reach

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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, addressing skills and labor shortages while improving safety and productivity.

Offering straightforward programming and rapid integration into production environments, the new variants lower barriers to entry for first-time users, educators and SMEs. [Read more…] about ABB makes collaborative robots capable of heavier payloads, longer reach

Dobot Robotics unveils new high-payload collaborative robot at Hannover Messe

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Dobot Robotics officially released the CR20A high payload collaborative robot based a new generation technology architecture at the Hannover Messe industrial trade fair in Germany.

The robot boasts outstanding performance, a 20 kg payload capacity, a 1700 mm super wide working radius, and ±0.1 mm repeatability, making it suitable for heavy load handling, packaging, and palletizing, as well as large-sized workpiece machining and long-seam welding in complex scenarios.

Based on Dobot’s new generation technology architecture and advanced dynamic algorithms, the CR20A’s residual vibration is reduced by 50 percent during high-speed stops.  [Read more…] about Dobot Robotics unveils new high-payload collaborative robot at Hannover Messe

Tackling the lack of specialists with innovative robotics solutions

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Boring, strenuous, and exhausting are things of the past. The work environment of tomorrow looks different: exciting, simple, and easy. Cobots, AGVs (Autonomous Guided Vehicles), and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) put variety into daily work routines.

Cooperation with the robot transforms previously tedious, strenuous tasks into popular activities that are easy to perform. Numerous exhibitors at automatica, held in Munich from June 27 to 30, 2023, will present examples of such transformations.

While such work facilitation is great, the pivotal question is: To what extent can automation and robotics compensate the lack of specialists? An ever-increasing gap emerges as the baby boomers retire from the workforce. [Read more…] about Tackling the lack of specialists with innovative robotics solutions

ForwardX Robotics launches competition to win free fleet of robots

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ForwardX Robotics is running a competition to win a fleet of 10 autonomous mobile robots as part of a warehouse automation system.

ForwardX Robotics, a supplier of AMR-based assisted picking solutions worldwide, launched the competition at the ProMat Show, which is in its final day today. The company says it will giveaway a 10-AMR system to a lucky winner in the United States.

The 10-AMR system will consist of ForwardX’s Flex autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) along with the appropriate accessories and its f(x) Fleet Manager. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics launches competition to win free fleet of robots