Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Realtime Robotics, a developer of collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, says Valiant TMS, a full-service Industry 4.0 system integrator, has partnered with the company to apply its innovative Optimization-as-a-Service solution to customers’ manufacturing operations.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

better cycle times, improved scrap rates) and also to solve automation issues that have been unachievable until now. Answers Attributed to Brad Klippstein, Smart MechatroniX Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth Regarding Sensor Manufacturers Q: What are the challenges sensor manufacturers coming to you to solve?

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Automation World

JANUARY 22, 2024

System Integrator Valiant TMS uses Realtime Robotics tech to reduce cycle time by 17%.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Using newer machines to create this part would take 20 minutes per engraving as opposed to the three-second cycle times with a 20-ton flywheel punch press. This has reduced cycle times by around 70%, down to 1 minute and 44 seconds per piece. Noah points to a Nikon microscope that his team recently retrofitted.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The company says customers can benefit from up to 25% reduction in cycle times. Powered by OmniCore, the robots can achieve motion control with path accuracy down to 0.6 mm, even with multiple robots running at high speeds of up to 1600 mm/s and moving payloads of up to 620 kg.

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Design World

JULY 10, 2024

With these new products, grippers, tools, and other end effectors can be changed quickly to increase cycle time and productivity and… The post SMW Autoblok introduces new pneumatic robotic tool changers appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 13, 2024

In iterative design stages, the award-winning multirobot optimization software rapidly generates and evaluates hundreds of thousands of possible solutions to identify the shortest cycle time.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The new welders can meet changing material and production requirements for electric vehicle batteries, battery chargers, conductors, and electronics applications, with faster cycle times… The post Emerson introduces ultrasonic metal welders with advanced controls for high-precision welds appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 27, 2024

Boston-based Realtime Robotics said its technology generates optimized motion plans and interlocks to achieve the shortest possible cycle times in single and multi-robot workcells. Realtime Optimization cuts cycle times Programming a workcell and choreographing robots is typically a time-consuming job for engineers.

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Design World

MAY 9, 2024

Cycle time is critical in semiconductor assembly. Precise positioning of semi-conductor wafers during SCARA assembly operations requires instantaneous braking and holding power while minimizing heat in the system.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 26, 2024

In addition to these technical benefits, the collaboration also introduces support for Realistic Robot Simulation (RRS), providing accurate path and cycle time estimates. The post RoboDK and Comau Partner For Robotic Simulation and Offline Programming appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Real-Time Impact Analysis: The system flags potential delays and adjusts work-in-process calculations dynamically, enabling proactive schedule management and empowering plant managers to make smart decisions based on real data. The post Automated Schedule Intelligence Solution appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 11, 2023

New auxiliary equipment and tooling designed to slash cycle times and boost productivity on the shop floor.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Leading the parade at the plastics industry tradeshow is an injection molding robot from Sepro that accelerates cycle times.

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Design World

JULY 27, 2022

This process eliminates expensive and time-consuming hand labeling, reducing print and wrap cycle time by 50 percent relative to hand application. With Brady’s automated Wraptor A6200 Wrap Printer Applicator, printing and wrapping is completed in less than seven seconds.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With high dynamic performance, it achieves short cycle times – and its compact shape – makes it ideal for tasks such as handling and spot welding. Kuka says its new KR Fortec industrial robot delivers “great versatility in a small footprint”. The speedy KR Fortec tackles all this with low energy consumption. The new KR […]

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Plastics Today

MARCH 30, 2023

Enhanced controls and faster performance enable robots to handle more complex tasks while reducing overall cycle times.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Realtime Robotics has partnered with HLS Engineering Group to enhance automation cell optimization, aiming to eliminate production bottlenecks and reduce cycle times within a matter of weeks.

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Design World

AUGUST 3, 2022

Moreover, thanks to the machine’s innovative automatic rotation it is possible to measure every side of a part in one complete cycle. For any manufacturer looking to check their components in cost-effective, short cycle times with absolute precision and reliability, the all-in-one Metrios Re-Light provides the solution.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 5, 2023

The robot also has a reach of 1,018 millimeters, and short cycle times. fruitcore robotics has unveiled what it describes as a new “all-rounder” industrial robotic arm – the Digital Robot HORST1000, which has a payload of up to 8 kilograms.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The platform enables users to collect, manage, and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices, including ABB robots, to determine key performance indicators including cycle time and overall equipment efficiency (OEE). By speeding up […]

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Control.com

JUNE 13, 2023

Dobot’s new CRA series cobots offer end users enhanced gripping capabilities through the use of the new CRV500 smart camera and other enhanced features designed to decrease cycle time.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For example, shops pay more attention to a mold’s thermal dynamics during design, molding and preventative maintenance (PM) to reduce cycle time, decrease energy consumption, improve plastic part quality and increase yield. Lower cycle times and lower scrap rates equate to higher part production.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 16, 2023

(a) Cold runner design — a shot weight of 59 grams and estimated cycle time of 30 seconds (b) hot to cold runner system — a shot weight of 37 grams and estimated cycle time of 23 seconds and (c) direct gate hot runner system — a shot weight of 26 grams and estimated cycle time of 19 seconds.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

From there, the motion planning in single robot cells as well as multirobot cells can be automatically optimized for cycle time. Our customers will benefit by optimizing cycle time to improve production efficiency and reducing the amount of engineering efforts required for equipment design.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 17, 2023

Electric Motion Sizing Slashing the engineering time required for identifying and specifying harmonized electric motion systems Multi-axis handling systems can be specified Simply input key parameters, such as mass, stroke/travel distance, and cycle time ( see video ).

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Results: Maximum precision, fast cycle time, attention to sustainability and attractive appearance. The requirements to produce these single-serving capsules included developing a consistent molding process, eliminating material degradation, shortening cycle time, improving the part appearance and yielding a good gate quality.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Our Optimization solution is already helping several manufacturing companies to reduce cycle times and improve productivity,” Carlin stated. “Ville’s track record speaks for itself, and we’re confident he will be an excellent addition to the team,” said Kevin Carlin, chief commercial officer at Realtime Robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

“For example, at the design stage, our optimization solution quickly finds the lowest cycle time on highly complex multi-robot cells with tight space such as spot welding for automotive framing.” They have reported improved cycle times, reduced downtime, and increased throughput as a result of working with Realtime.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 20, 2024

Suited to most electromechanical handling tasks, the ELGD series brings specific benefits to applications, such as: Cantilever systems and pick-and-place solutions for small parts handling, where short cycle times, high precision, and repeatability are key Handling systems for top loaders, which benefit from the ELGD’s attractive price/performance (..)

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Common uses for PLC tags include measuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), monitoring cycle times, and fault detection. Using Olis software, users can monitor and set alerts for pre-defined runtime parameters through the PLC, including I/Os, registers, and custom tags.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 17, 2024

This could be the balance between program cycle time and tooling longevity based on different materials. It will optimize tool paths much better than many of the canned cycles of today because it will consider many more variables with its access to more information.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 6, 2024

RN35 includes feed rate optimization, ensuring improved cycle time and increased productivity. By enabling faster cycle times and enhancing tool performance, manufacturers can drive up their profits effectively. RN35 includes feed rate optimization, ensuring improved cycle time and increased productivity.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As part of the technology partnership with Flexxbotics, Datanomix gains access to real-time operational data for Universal Robots from Flexxbotics via their FlexxConnect platform.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 9, 2024

The added machining capabilities of the second 20J3XBTC’s B-axis can increase throughput by eliminating secondary operations, balancing cycle times and improving cutting tool performance. The second B-axis could have a number of benefits beyond cycle time reduction and machining complex parts complete.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 21, 2024

These features aim to shorten cycle times and improve overall surface finish quality Advanced machining strategies, including a custom Blend toolpath, full machine collision detection, editable Deburr and Geodesic toolpaths and four-axis support across most 3D toolpaths.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 19, 2023

With this method, an MSC Metalworking Specialist can quickly help any shop achieve its objectives of shorter cycle times, better surface finishes and accuracy, or longer tool life. How the MillMax Service Works This whitepaper from MSC explains the causes of chatter and how vibration analysis is used to find optimal cutting parameters.

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