Kawasaki Robotics has focused on making its CL Series cobots easy to program for specific applications such as arc welding.
Olis Robotics unveils PLC capabilities for industrial robot cells
Using Olis’ software, users can set alerts for pre-defined runtime parameters through the PLC, including I/Os, registers, and custom tags.
7 cobots released so far in 2024
A look at some of the new collaborative robots released this year and the trend toward larger, higher-payload cobots.
Kawasaki Robotics gives first look at its collaborative robots
Kawasaki says its CL series combines all the safety and intuitiveness of cobots with the speed and productivity of industrial robotics.
Olis Robotics and Kawasaki partner to offer remote troubleshooting
Olis Robotics and Kawasaki plan to demonstrate remote troubleshooting of robotic palletizing with integrator CRG Automation at MODEX 2024.
8 noteworthy lifting and mast robots and applications
From heavy lifting arms to collaborative robots, manufacturing and other industries now have a variety of options, depending on their needs.
Aerospace assembly uses vision-guided Kawasaki robots for unique cell
Kawasaki’s R-series general purpose robots, in combination with 3D vision software, are helping an aerospace manufacturer increase product quality and throughput.
Programmable duAro robot designed to enable automation at companies of all sizes
It’s a common misconception that integrating robots means spending a lot to completely overhaul production lines and start from scratch. In 2016, Kawasaki introduced the industrial SCARA robot named duAro whose mobile design and safety functionality it said make it suitable for companies of any size. Integrating the duAro into a manufacturing process is…
Kawasaki now sells high-speed, low-payload RS007N and RS007L robots
In response to the rising demand for fast, flexible, and compact industrial robots in food and other industries, Kawasaki now sells two new 6-axis vertically articulated robots with a maximum payload capacity of 7 kg (15.4 lb.) and different reach. The RS007N and RS007L robots are new additions to the general-purpose R-series line of small-to-medium…
How a Chinese slowdown could help — or hurt — robotics
China is the most attractive market in the world for robotics suppliers, with a relatively low robot density, lots of manufacturing, and fewer regulations than in other countries. At the same time, there are plenty of things to discourage business, from worries about trade disputes and intellectual property to the recent Chinese slowdown. How should…