Assembly

This week, we talk to Universal Robots VP of strategy Anders Beck about the features of the new UR20 Cobot.

New Epson GX4 and GX8 SCARA robots feature advanced technology to provide a breakthrough in productivity to meet high-end automation needs

The logistics robotics company is the latest to join Pittsburgh’s technology ecosystem

The FlexLoader M replaces ABB’s current family of FlexLoader cells, offering six different configurations based on piece size and count.

The company adds two more certified integrators to its growing list of qualified integrators.

Collaborative robotic provider, Agile Robots, closes a $220M Series C round – to enable the company to extend its product and expand its global market reach.

Elite Robots closes $27M funding to expand the engineering team and open sales into new regions.

The ATX West show is next week. Check out our show guide with a curated list of robotic vendors to visit while at the show.

Ambi Robotics introduces AmbiKit, a new AI-driven kitting applications that leverages vision and robots to pick items from bulk into kits.

Vention’s manufacturing automation platform accelerates the design and deployment of modular applications for robot guidance systems with SICK.

Genesis Robotics launches LiveDrive LDD 1800 series direct-drive actuators, that enable high speed, oil-free, low maintenance operations.

FANUC extends its SR Series SCARA robot product line with four new models, all with the new web-based iRProgrammer software interface.

Mech-Mind Robotics, which combines 3D vision, deep learning, and motion planning to make industrial automation more intelligent, has raised nearly $15 million to accelerate development and marketing.

New force-control sensors in ABB’s Dynamic Assembly Pack could enable robots to accurately perform assembly tasks during final trim assembly, improving productivity, ergonomics, and quality.

Switzerland-based SUHNER said its POLYDrill line enables numerous configurations with multi-spindle heads for robotic drilling applications.

Optimum Data Management Solutions has developed “Clever Klaus,” an automated system that includes IDS smart cameras to assist visual inspections in manufacturing.

FANUC America has added five-axis workforce training tools to its simulation and CNC Guide offerings, the latter of which is free through September 2020.

New end-of-arm tooling options, wider interoperability, and improved safety features are enabling enable collaborative robot users to apply automation to more tasks across industries.

Robotic assembly of large structures, made possible with swarms of relatively simple robots and construction materials organized like building blocks, could change how aircraft and buildings are constructed, said MIT researchers.

Rethink Robotics GmbH is following its plans to continue developing collaborative robots with the quieter and more precise Sawyer Black Edition.

Engineers at the University of Birmingham have successfully designed a robotic system that can perform an important task in disassembling component parts.

Omron, an industry leader in end-to-end automation, will demonstrate an interactive collection of manufacturing equipment, including an autonomous mobile manipulator and Robotiq grippers integrated into its TM Series cobot.