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

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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

Universal Robots launches e-Series ‘next-generation’ of its collaborative robot

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Universal Robots, widely regarded as a pioneer and market leader in collaborative robots, has launched the “next generation” of its flagship product, the e-Series collaborative robot.

The company unveiled the new robot arms at Automatica, in Munich, Germany, and says the innovation is the result of Universal Robots “continuing to improve its ground-breaking technology”.

The e-Series includes technology advances that enables faster development for a wider variety of applications, offers easier programming than ever, and meet the very latest ISO safety standards.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches e-Series ‘next-generation’ of its collaborative robot

Universal Robots strengthens its partner network in Malaysia

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Universal Robots (UR) is strengthening its partner network in Malaysia with four new partners: Bizit Systems in Johor, Multitrade Asiapac and Servo Dynamics in Penang, and T. E. M. Engineering in the Klang Valley.

They join a growing network of UR channel partners in Southeast Asia to support increasing demand for collaborative robots (cobots) in the region.

In Malaysia, cobots are deployed in industries such as electronics, automotive, semiconductor, furniture and consumer products.

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Former Universal Robots engineers launch Purple Robotics

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A team of experienced, former Universal Robots engineers have launched a new company called Purple Robotics and have established US distribution for what they claims is “the world’s first dual electrical vacuum gripper”.

The “innovative PR10 collaborative gripper” needs no external air supply and can be installed in less than 30 minutes, says the company, adding that the dual gripper can cut production time up to 50 per cent.

Purple Robotics, founded by key developers behind the world’s first collaborative robot, has launched the PR10, an innovative vacuum gripper designed for collaborative applications.  [Read more…] about Former Universal Robots engineers launch Purple Robotics

Co-founder and CTO of Universal Robots wins Engelberger Award

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Esben Østergaard (main picture), co-founder and chief technology officer of Universal Robots, a market leader of collaborative robots, has been awarded the automation industry’s most prestigious honour, the Engelberger Robotics Award.

Singapore, May 28, 2018: The American Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announced Esben Østergaard as the recipient of the Engelberger Robotics Award 2018.

Østergaard spearheads the development of Universal Robots’ collaborative robot arms (cobots) representing one of the most significant technology breakthroughs coming out of the robotics community in decades.  [Read more…] about Co-founder and CTO of Universal Robots wins Engelberger Award

Universal Robots in central role in JVC electronics factory

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Universal Robots is gaining market share in south-east Asia’s most populous nation, Indonesia. 

PT JVC Electronics Indonesia says it has enhanced productivity, output quality and workers’ wellbeing with Universal Robots’ cobots, while saving over $80,000.

Universal Robots is, by unit sales, the leading collaborative robotics company.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots in central role in JVC electronics factory

Universal Robots wins the DenmarkBridge Award 2018

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Universal Robots received the DenmarkBridge Award 2018 from His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik at the Annual Meeting of The Danish Growth Fund.

The DenmarkBridge Award celebrates companies, organizations or individuals who have shown an ability to think bigger and aim for the unreachable.

The competition for the Award was tough, and among the many nominees, four went on to the final. Besides Universal Robots, the finalists were Netcompany, Joe & The Juice and Muuto.

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Cobots as cheerleaders for Indian cricket team

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As cricket fever is spreading across India, VIVO Indian Premier League 2018 is taking the game and excitement to the next level by introducing collaborative robots to cheer Team RCB.

The Universal Robots cobots are engineered and programmed by MAC Machine Tools and Automation, a 27-year-old Bangalore-based firm.

Being synonymous with technological advancements and innovations, Bangalore has yet again proved that it is leading the technology space by integrating robots and entertainment seamlessly.

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Teradyne becomes leading power in collaborative robotics. Now owns MiR and Universal Robots

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US industrial giant Teradyne has become a powerful force in the collaborative robotics sector with the purchase of Mobile Industrial Robots, the maker of warehouse robots.

The new acquisition adds to Teradyne’s existing purchase of Universal Robots, which is the leading supplier of collaborative industrial robotic arms. Teradyne, which specialises in supplying automatic test equipment, generated approxmately $2.2 billion revenue in 2017.

Teradyne announced the acquisition of privately held MiR of Odense, Denmark for €121 million ($148 million) net of cash acquired plus €101 million ($124 million at current exchange rate) if certain performance targets are met extending through 2020. [Read more…] about Teradyne becomes leading power in collaborative robotics. Now owns MiR and Universal Robots

Robots boost profitability at machining company

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A multi-axis machining firm is leveraging the benefits of Universal Robots supplied by Raruk Automation to load and unload its machine tools.

A mix of seven UR5 and UR10 robots have helped Rousant Sherwood maximise the productivity of its workforce by automating repetitive tasks and allowed the company to bid for contracts which would have otherwise been unprofitable.

Rousant Sherwood Manufacturing (RSM) is a family-owned company based at Henley-on-Thames, UK, which has been specialising in the subcontract manufacture of complex machined components for over 40 years. [Read more…] about Robots boost profitability at machining company