Market trends and business perspectives
by Sam Francis
Most commentators and onlookers of the robotics industry hear of and understand the advertised value proposition of collaborative robots.
Cobots are smaller, more dexterous industrial robotic arms that open the possibility between human and machine collaboration without the need for complex programming or external safety infrastructure.
In reality, the value of current collaborative robotics is somewhat more modest. [Read more…] about Collaborative robots being bought at ‘feverish rate’
by Mai Tao
TechMan Robot is planning to expand ist operations in Europe and is looking for a regional sales manager.
The company says the new Appointment will join a rapidly expanding team in a growing market.
TM is looking for someone with experience in the European region. [Read more…] about TechMan Robot looking for regional sales manager in Europe
by Sam Francis
Omron says it will “unveil a new collaborative robot” as well as solutions in traceability, flexible manufacturing and more at the forthcoming Pack Expo event.
However, it may be that the collaborative robot Omron is talking about is the result of its partnership with Techman, on which we have reported previously.
The company says decision-makers seeking comprehensive automation solutions for food, beverage and pharmaceutical packaging applications need look no further than the solutions it provides. [Read more…] about Omron to unveil new collaborative robot and automation solutions at Pack Expo
by Mai Tao
The Techman Robot company is planning to double production capacity, according to a report on DigiTimes.com.
The company shipped approximately 2,000 units in 2017 and expects that figure to “expand exponentially” to 4,000 this year, reports DigiTimes.
Techman, which is part of the Quanta Group, says it is expanding to meet anticipated demand for its robotic arm. [Read more…] about Techman Robot to double production capacity
by Sam Francis
2018 looks all set to be a bumper year for sales of industrial robot arms across all categories – from the large, heavyweight class right down to the small desktop variety.
With established robot makers expanding their range, and with new startups launching innovative new models, the market is more dynamic than ever.
Oversupply may be a problem going forward, especially as Chinese robot manufacturers step up their production, but even including the new companies entering the market, the number of industry-standard robot makers worldwide is relatively small. [Read more…] about 30 industrial robot manufacturers to watch
by Sam Francis
The Techman Robot company is inviting Japanese companies to apply to become distributors for its robotics and automation products.
The company will be displaying its technologies at the forthcoming International Robot Exhibition in Japan.
Techman is making no secret of the fact that it would like to find local distributors in Japan. [Read more…] about Techman Robot looking for distributors in Japan for its collaborative robots
Industrial automation company HMK has launched what it claims is the world’s first collaborative robot with integrated vision.
UK-based HMK’s vision system is built into a robotic arm built by Techman Robot, a Taiwanese company.
HMK says its TM5 Cobot system “sets a new benchmark” in collaborative robotics because it merges systems that usually function separately in conventional robots. [Read more…] about HMK claims new collaborative robot is world’s first to have integrated vision
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