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Techman Robot unveils AI vision and TMmanager at 2019 iREX

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Techman Robot has returning to iREX (International Robot Exhibition), taking place in Japan from today, unveiling its new technologies for smart manufacturing.

From human-computer collaboration in the production line, to a quick solution for smart palletizing, and also AI-integration with vision which greatly improves inspection efficiency.

Techman Robot also grows further into software-based solution, TMmanager, a smart factory management system that can connect manufacturing data with management decisions. [Read more…] about Techman Robot unveils AI vision and TMmanager at 2019 iREX

Universal Robots ‘maintains top spot’ in collaborative robot market

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Universal Robots is maintaining its top spot in the collaborative robot market, according to a report by ABI Research.

However, competitors including Doosan, Techman Robot and Precise Automation are “closing in“, says the study, Industrial Collaborative Robots Competitive Assessment.

There are well over 50 manufacturers of collaborative robots, or cobots, worldwide, but only a handful of these companies have so far deployed cobots on any meaningful level of scale. [Read more…] about Universal Robots ‘maintains top spot’ in collaborative robot market

Techman Robot unveils new ‘all-in-one’ palletizing solution

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Techman Robot has unveiled a new “all-in-one” palletizing solution.

The company launched the new product at an appearance at the Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition.

This year, in addition to the built-in TM vision system of its human and robot collaborative robot, Techman Robot released an all-in-one application-based solution, the TM Palletizing Operator.

It is an integrated intelligent palletizing solution that reduces programming effort. [Read more…] about Techman Robot unveils new ‘all-in-one’ palletizing solution

Techman Robot signs up Accu Tech USA as new distributor

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Accu Tech USA, a provider of automation and motion solutions in the US, has signed a distribution agreement with Techman Robot, a provider of collaborative robots and vision technologies.

Under the agreement, Accu Tech USA will provide the complete range of collaborative robots offered by TM Robot to its US customers. Products have been available to order from Accu Tech USA as of last month.

Ed Lee, president of Accu Tech USA, says: “Accu Tech USA has a longstanding history of delivering affordable, cutting edge automation and motion technology to the US market. [Read more…] about Techman Robot signs up Accu Tech USA as new distributor

Omron releases new collaborative robot in partnership with TechMan

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Industrial automation giant Omron has released a new collaborative robot in partnership with TechMan. (See video below.)

The companies say the Omron-TM collaborative robot automates repetitive tasks and enhances human-machine collaboration, and is now available worldwide.

Omron Automation Americas says the release of its new TM Series collaborative robot will facilitate collaboration between humans and machines.  [Read more…] about Omron releases new collaborative robot in partnership with TechMan

Nabell becomes the first authorised Techman Robot distributor in Japan

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Techman Robot has announced that Nabell Corporation has become the first authorised distributor in Japan.

Nabell has offered a complete line of Techman Robot covers, which protect the robots for applications including general manufacturing, painting and welding to eliminate the need for cleaning and reduce the risk of contamination to the robot.

Nabell Corporation started as a leading manufacturer of high-quality camera bellows. Today, it is a specialist in the design and manufacture of “Functional Covers” for applications in a wide range of industrial fields.

Techman Robot to double production capacity

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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

Omron partners with Techman to sell TM cobots

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Omron Corp. and Techman Robot Inc. have signed an agreement to form a strategic alliance on collaborative robots under which Omron will globally market and sell Techman’s TM series of collaborative robots via its worldwide distribution network under a co-branded logo, starting in the second half of FY2018.

In addition, Omron and Techman will cooperate in developing the next generation of collaborative robots that will be easier to integrate with Omron’s other factory automation products.

Factories worldwide are facing major challenges in having to manufacture a high mix, low volume of products to meet their customer demands, combined with shorter product life cycles and labour shortage issues.

[Read more…] about Omron partners with Techman to sell TM cobots