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Robotiq launches new screwdriving solution for robots

July 27, 2021 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Robotiq, a provider of tools and software solutions for the collaborative robot market, announced today the launch of its Screwdriving Solution.

Designed for manufacturers looking to automate screwdriving applications, this solution’s intuitive features eliminate the need for expensive, complicated custom-designed solutions.

Catherine Leclerc, product owner at Robotiq, says: “Screwdriving is a dull and repetitive task that often leads to fastening inconsistencies and stress injuries. [Read more…] about Robotiq launches new screwdriving solution for robots

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: automate, changeovers, designed, easy, error-proofing, fastening, features, feeder, leclerc, manufacturers, market, minute, products, repetitive, robotiq, screw, screwdriving, small, solution, solutions, task, ve

Robotiq launches new robotic bin picking solution

November 9, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Collaborative robot application specialist Robotiq has introduced a “versatile and affordable” bin picking system which will bring additional proficiency and flexibility to a broad spectrum of mid to high volume manufacturing and processing operations.

In line with the company’s core value of democratising automation, the Robotiq Bin Picking Kit provides a complete solution for locating, picking, handling, and placing flat and cylindrical parts – with rapid set-up that ensures optimal return on investment.

Compatible with Universal Robots, the Kit is particularly well-suited to appliance manufacturing, automotive components, general industry, and metal and plastic products, for applications ranging from stamping, bending, engraving, marking and painting, to deburring, grinding, line feeding and assembly. [Read more…] about Robotiq launches new robotic bin picking solution

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: achievable, application, applications, automation, bin, bin picking, clear, companies, compatible, complete, components, cylindrical, feasibility, flat, handling, kit, mm, parts, picking, rapid, robotic, robotiq, robotiq's, software, solution, work

Robotiq teams up with industry leaders to build high-performance cobot application solutions

September 12, 2020 by Liv Leave a Comment

Robotiq is making the world of collaborative robots even more… collaborative – by joining forces with 3D vision pioneer Pickit and industrial linear motion specialist Festo.

“Collaboration is not just for robots,” said Annie Giguère, VP of product management and marketing at Robotiq. “Working together with other industry leaders, namely Pickit and Festo, will help us provide manufacturers with better application solutions for their production floor.”

Pickit and Robotiq technologies have previously been used together in bin-picking applications, leveraging Pickit’s renowned 3D vision and Robotiq’s quick-to-production grippers. [Read more…] about Robotiq teams up with industry leaders to build high-performance cobot application solutions

Filed Under: Features, Industrial robots Tagged With: cobot, Festo Canada, Pickit, robotiq

Omron to debut new autonomous mobile manipulator and Robotiq vacuum grippers at Pack Expo

August 29, 2019 by Mai Tao

Omron is planning to debut a new autonomous mobile manipulator and Robotiq vacuum grippers at Pack Expo in Las Vegas. 

Omron says its booth at the event will be “a unique opportunity to explore near-future manufacturing equipment as part of a wide-ranging, interactive demo”.

In particular, Omron’s new autonomous mobile manipulator and the integration between Omron’s TM Series collaborative robot and Robotiq’s vacuum grippers (main picture) are innovations to see. [Read more…] about Omron to debut new autonomous mobile manipulator and Robotiq vacuum grippers at Pack Expo

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: automation, autonomous, booth, collaborative, expo, future, grippers, mobile, omron, pack, robotics, robotiq, robots, vacuum

Robotiq launches its first UR+ certified vacuum grippers and sanding kit

April 30, 2019 by David Edwards

The UR+ program debuted in 2016 and has since grown rapidly to include more than 140 certified UR+ products with more than 400 companies joining the UR+ developer program.

A charter partner with the UR+ program is Robotiq, the company is now adding a new chapter to its long relationship with Universal Robots by launching three new UR+ certified products at Automate 2019; AirPick and EPick, Robotiq’s new vacuum grippers, and the Sanding Kit.

Both vacuum grippers operate without the need for external air supply. The AirPick features a built-in venturi vacuum generator, while the EPick includes a built-in electrical vacuum pump. Robotiq vacuum grippers can handle a wide range of applications and are ideal for picking up even and uneven workpieces made of different materials, such as cardboard, glass, sheet metal (dry) and plastic.

[Read more…] about Robotiq launches its first UR+ certified vacuum grippers and sanding kit

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: applications, automate, certified, grippers, kit, products, program, robotiq, sanding, Universal Robots, ur, vacuum, vacuum grippers

Robotiq raises $30 million in funding from Battery Ventures

December 11, 2018 by Sam Francis

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Robotiq, a provider of end effectors and software for the collaborative robotics market, has raised $31 million (Canadian) in funding from global investment firm Battery Ventures.

It is the company’s first round of institutional financing. As part of the transaction, Battery General partner Jesse Feldman, who specializes in industrial-technology investments, will join Robotiq’s board.

Robotiq – which makes equipment including specially designed “grippers” – says it will use the new money for product development, international expansion and enhanced support of its partner ecosystem.  [Read more…] about Robotiq raises $30 million in funding from Battery Ventures

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: battery ventures, end effectors, investment, robotiq

Robotiq introduces improvements to ‘world’s best-selling’ grippers for collaborative robots

November 9, 2018 by Sam Francis

robotiq 2F-85 Dual Gripper Machine tending copy

Robot peripherals manufacturer Robotiq says it has improved its 2F-85 and 2F-140 Adaptive Grippers for collaborative robots.

The company claims the grippers are “the world’s best-selling grippers for collaborative robots”.

The improvements are designed to increase robustness, safety, and customizability.  [Read more…] about Robotiq introduces improvements to ‘world’s best-selling’ grippers for collaborative robots

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: adaptive grippers, end effectors, robot hands, robotic grippers, robotiq

Robotiq’s Insights software updated to give remote access to the robot cell

October 12, 2018 by Anna

Robotiq has launched Remote Access on its Insights monitoring software to bring technical support to the next level for Universal Robots.

Application experts can now access the teach pendant and video streams from the robot cell. They get all the live information needed to troubleshoot the application and (re)start production faster.

Robotiq CEO Samuel Bouchard said: “Remote Access is a precious ally to operators who are new to collaborative robots.

[Read more…] about Robotiq’s Insights software updated to give remote access to the robot cell

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: insights, remote access, robotiq

Robotiq launches software for embedded force torque sensor in Universal Robots’ e-Series

September 6, 2018 by Sam Francis

robotiq force copilot 2 copy

Robotiq, a company which makes grippers for industrial robots, has launched new software for the embedded force torque sensor in Universal Robots’ new e-Series of collaborative robots.

The company says utilizing the new sensor “makes force control easy” when used with Force Copilot, the related software application.

Robotiq says Force Copilot is an “intuitive” software application which operates Universal Robots e-Series’ embedded force torque sensor.  [Read more…] about Robotiq launches software for embedded force torque sensor in Universal Robots’ e-Series

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: e-series collaborative robot, force torque sensor, grippers, indstrial robots, robotiq, software, Universal Robots

Robotiq launches ‘first’ gripper ready for Universal Robots’ new e-Series collaborative robot

June 21, 2018 by Sam Francis

robotiq grippers

Robotic end-effector specialist Robotiq has launched what it claims is the first electric gripper ready for the e-Series, the new generation of collaborative robots from Universal Robots.

Robotiq says the Hand-E was developed within the Universal Robots+ ecosystem. UR+ is like an app shop set up by Universal Robots to enable other companies to develop peripherals and other technologies for use with the company’s robotic arms.

Robotiq says Hand-E’s high accuracy and 50 mm parallel stroke makes it “perfect for precision assembly tasks”. Its sealed design ensures reliability in the toughest manufacturing conditions, adds the company.  [Read more…] about Robotiq launches ‘first’ gripper ready for Universal Robots’ new e-Series collaborative robot

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry Tagged With: end-effector, gripper, hand-e, robotiq, Universal Robots

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