Students using the robot and controller can learn how robotics can be deployed across different sectors and applications.
ABB Robotics President Marc Segura on the state of robotics
On the podcast this week, we talk to Marc Segura, President of the ABB Robotics Division. Marc is an industry veteran with 25+ years at ABB.
ABB expands its GoFa cobot line and large robot family
ABB has added two new robots to its GoFa cobot lineup and four new robots to its large robot family this week.
ABB aids reforestation in the Amazon with cobots
ABB Robotics’ project demonstrates the potential of robots and cloud technology in reversing deforestation.
ABB uses robots to automate COVID antibody testing
The system, created by ABB and UTMB, can increase the number of neutralizing antibody tests performed from 15 a day to over 1,000 daily.
ABB launches Flexley mobile robots, completing rebrand of ASTI AMRs
The launch of ASTI as ABB Flexley includes a complete rebranding of all the ASTI solutions, offices and facilities.
Scania using ABB robots in new battery assembly plant
Scania is investing more than $108 million into the Södertälje plant, which is expected to be fully operational by 2023.
IRB 1100 industrial robots gain Wizard Easy Programming tool from ABB
ABB has expanded its Wizard Easy Programming tool to its IRB 1100 industrial robot range to make it easier to install, program, and operate robots without specialized training.
Compact Interior Paint Station designed by ABB to minimize space, costs, ecological impact
The Compact Interior Painting Station enables automotive manufacturers to reduce the size of their vehicle interior painting stations by one third, while saving costs and making facilities more sustainable, said ABB.
VW Commercial Vehicles deploys 800 ABB robots to manufacture electric vehicles
VW Commercial Vehicles plans to deploy 800 ABB industrial robots to support its transition to electric vehicles in the plant for its ID. Buzz van.
RobotStudio AR Viewer smartphone app designed to simplify ABB robot installation
ABB said its new RobotStudio AR viewer provides a quick way of visualizing where and how robotic automation can fit into production processes using a smartphone or tablet.
Quality control testing can be 10 times faster with new 3D robotic cell, says ABB
ABB said its new scalable quality inspection cell can accelerate production for the automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, and construction sectors, improving quality and productivity while reducing waste.
ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation offers tools to help customers restart production
To support customers’ resumption of operations, ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation is offering a support package to help restart production lines.
IRB 390 FlexPacker robot from ABB designed for faster omnichannel order fulfillment
ABB said its new IRB 390 FlexPacker is compatible with its digital twin and picking products and can help facilities meet the accelerating demand of omnichannel order fulfillment.
RobotStudio simulation software now includes 3D printing capabilities
New capabilities in ABB’s RoboStudio eliminate manual programming, allowing manufacturers to 3D print products within minutes
Bloomingdale’s holiday festivities at flagship store include ABB robots
The 12 robots from ABB participating in the holiday displays at Bloomingdale’s flagship store trim a Christmas tree, play karaoke, and serve coffee, among other interactions with visitors.
B&R integrates ABB robots with industrial automation portfolio
B&R, a unit of ABB, is fully integrating ABB’s robots with the rest of its industrial automation offerings, providing a unified interface and development environment.
China robotics outlook: A state of the industry 2019
In this first part of a two-part look at the China robotics scene, the managing director for Asia at STM Stieler updates his observations by looking at causes for the manufacturing slowdown and discussing robot leaders.
Open vs. Closed Robot Systems
By Frank Tobe, editor/publisher, The Robot Report To be able to choose between proprietary software packages is to be able to choose your master. Freedom means not having a master. Freedom means not using proprietary software. – Richard Stallman, open systems advocate Certainly robotics has its share of proprietary software and control systems. Each robot…