Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

KUKA’s KR FORTEC industrial robot aims to provide high dynamic performance to achieve shorter cycle times. Source: KUKA KUKA AG has revealed its KR FORTEC industrial robot. This latest robot fits between KUKA’s KR QUANTED and KR FORTEC ultra robots. 240 kg). .

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Source: ABB Inc. ABB Robotics introduces its IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots. Source: ABB Inc. Source: ABB Inc. ABB’s IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots offer 16 variants and are designed to support applications across various industries.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2024

Olis’ PLC system alerts users to what went wrong when a robot stops working. Source: Olis Robotics End users turn to automation because it promises consistent work with minimal downtime. When something goes wrong, the robot must stop working and wait for a human operator to step in and figure out the problem.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The future of automation is in making robotics accessible and valuable in all manufacturing settings. Source (All images) | GrayMatter Robotics We all know moldmaking is high-precision, so the finishing touches can often make all the difference. The benefits of this AI-powered robotic solution are multifold.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 29, 2024

Developers can use Apple Vision Pro to teleoperate robots for capturing demonstration data. Source: NVIDIA At SIGGRAPH today in Denver, NVIDIA Corp. announced research and offerings for simulation, generative artificial intelligence, and robotics. ” The company is presenting 20 research papers at SIGGRAPH.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Most of the news I’ve seen on the “automation” side concerns robotics and autonomous mobile vehicles. Perhaps the most intriguing of their announcements concerns the shortage of skilled workforce—an educational robot platform said to be a fraction of the cost of others. Now, we turn to industrial-grade robots introduced at the show.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2024

The C12XL-B robot, part of the C-B six-axis series, has a SlimLine design, GYROPLUS motion technology, and RC+ software. Source: Epson Robots Collaborative robot arms are not as precise or rugged as their industrial cousins, according to the conventional wisdom. Epson Robots, which claimed to be the No.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are among the systems benefitting from the latest advances in artificial intelligence. With numerous other AMRs , autonomous forklifts , and semi-autonomous pallet jacks already on the market, why did Mobile Industrial Robots decide to develop one now? .”

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Source: GrayMatter Robotics Like businesses in other industries, U.S. GrayMatter Robotics today announced that it has raised $45 million in Series B funding. “We founded GrayMatter to enhance productivity while prioritizing workforce well-being,” stated Ariyan Kabir, co-founder and CEO of GrayMatter Robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

Yaskawa’s AR1440 robot in a demonstration welding workcell. Source: Yaskawa CHICAGO — Yaskawa Motoman last week showed several offerings bundling its robots with vision and controls to help manufacturers adopt automation. Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. payload capacity.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Source: Epson Epson America Inc. announced today that the GX10B and GX20B, larger models in its GX-B series of SCARA robots, are now available through its channel distributor partners. “These new SCARA robots are powerful, automation solutions with a low total cost of ownership, expanding opportunities for our partners.”

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

Recently, Tormach introduced its new 1500MX CNC mill that can be operated with the ZA6 industrial robot via the company’s free and open source PathPilot ® control software. While the cost, cycle-time, and quality benefits are many, truly lights-out production has historically been limited to large manufacturers.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. The ARM Institute and its members said they believe that the key lies within robotics and automation. Not only does this mean that the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Source: COVAL COVAL SAS, a designer, producer, and marketer of vacuum components and systems, has released its latest micro vacuum pump, the MPXS. The new MPXS series is intended to provide manufacturers with an efficient tool for handling non-porous parts at high speeds on robots or automated systems, said COVAL. Apply to speak.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 31, 2025

ESABs (North Bethesda, MD) RobustFeed AVS ECHO voltage-sensing wire feeder is a new communication technology that allows voltage adjustment at the feeder without a communication/control cable to the power source. AVS-style feeders eliminate the need for a communication/control cable between the power source and the feeder.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

Source: SMW Electronics SMW Autoblok Group yesterday launched its new quick-change PRS Robotic Tool Changer line, which can be combined with a variety of pneumatic grippers and C40 Inductive Couplers for contactless, wear-free energy and signal transmission. The PRS Tool Changer provides contactless energy and signal transmission.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Source: M.R. Automation has shifted from an option to a necessity, as shops implement robotics and AI-driven systems across their operations. These solutions are streamlining everything from mold design to production and inspection, helping maintain quality standards while reducing lead times and labor costs.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 21, 2024

Source: Stratom Stratom Inc. ” It said its latest robot will be able to lift, load, unload, and transport palletized 463L tactical cargo across various operating environments and terrains. “These unique capabilities enhance cargo operations while reducing fuel waste and minimizing cycle times for military personnel.”

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 2, 2024

Source: Solomon Solomon Technology Corp. yesterday said it will integrate its product offerings with the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform. ” This collaboration will focus on integrating Solomon’s product offerings with the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform. . billion in 2023, according to Fact.MR.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. With Flexxbotics’ robot-driven operation of FOBA equipment, customers can achieve continuous operation, greater throughput, and higher yields, asserted the company.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Top row, from left to right: the Ella smart stroller, Soft Robotics’ food packer, and the TM25S. Source: NVIDIA Outside the glare of the klieg lights that ChatGPT commanded this past year, a troupe of autonomous machines nudged forward the frontiers of robotics, according to NVIDIA.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company integrated 10 collaborative robots from Universal Robots using only internal resources. SEAT decided to integrate 10 UR10e collaborative robots to carry out the unloading. This guaranteed cost savings both at the time of installation and in future maintenance tasks. UR collaborative robots at SEAT Componentes.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2024

times faster fieldbus cycle rate than previous models. Source: Kollmorgen Kollmorgen this week released its new PCMM2G programmable motion controller. GHz quad-core processor that delivers industry-leading cycle times. The PCMM2G programmable motion controller has a 1.5 Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Source: FAULHABER STIWA is an experienced developer of compact mechatronic systems that can perform a series of consecutive product steps autonomously. Source: FAULHABER The company said the LTM-CI can reduce cycle times to almost just half a second, which brings a significant leap in productivity.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Lincoln Electric® (Cleveland, OH) announces the latest evolution of the HyperFill® Twin-Wire Welding Solution with expansion of the new HyperFill® RA for increased travel speeds, improved cycle times and added throughput for automated welding. Deliver improved cycle times and throughput in automated welding. “On

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 29, 2024

Source | KUKA, Engel Continuing a global relationship that spans more than 20 years, Engel , a company specializing in plastic injection molding machines, technologies and turnkey solutions, has become a KUKA robotics system partner.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Source: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: We do a mix of small-batch and high-volume production for our customers. However, for some jobs it doesn’t seem to make sense to invest the time into setting these up. The type of automation you have (for example, a robot loading a chuck or a pallet system) also changes this equation.

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i4.0 today

JULY 23, 2024

In the face of unprecedented demand for new aircraft, robotics specialist FANUC is helping the aerospace industry to increase production efficiency and boost output. Automation and robotics are considered key levers to support this increasing demand. The robot is now part of Airbus’ proprietary automated mobile drilling system.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

At the heart of this transformation is ultra-precision machining, powered by advanced CNC systems, robotic automation, and artificial intelligence. AI and machine learning increasingly play a crucial role in optimizing processes, providing real-time deviation prediction and correction. MTC does exactly that. Mazak Corp.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

WELDING TIPS Implementing robotic welding can significantly improve a manufacturing operation’s productivity and weld quality, but what are the robotic welding basics you should know to be successful? Success with robotic welding requires a well-researched plan.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

This automated robotic cell at MetalQuest frees employees from repetitive, manual tasks. Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. Source: AMT. Source: AMT. “What is the definition of automation?”

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Hurco and Kawasaki have collaborated to on robotic machine tending with the CL Series. Source: Kawasaki Robotics Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc. today said it will demonstrate the latest additions to its portfolio, including the CL Series collaborative robots, at IMTS next week. The Wixom, Mich.-based and Germany.”

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

SOURCE: Northrop Grumman. In 2019, Made In Space (MIS) selected Northrop Grumman to support NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) demonstration of the autonomous robotic manufacturing and assembly platform, Archinaut. Northrop Grumman has also advanced AM applications to space.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

Also, as fabrication shops expand their business capabilities, demand for higher output increases, so integrating advanced CNC machining centers with robotic welding and automated material handling systems are excellent options for the most efficient operations. Keeping machining in-house reduces the risk of supply chain disruptions.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Servo spot guns integrated with the robot controller for easier programming, enabling robot uptime to be increased, along with other benefits. Under constant pressure to increase production throughput without compromising quality, manufacturers continue to implement robotic automation.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Source (All images) | Molded Precision Components and MPC Advanced Machining Who is MPC Advanced Machining? CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended. How has the company most recently changed how it uses technology?

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Loading, unloading and measuring of the components takes place concurrent with cycle time. Source: Emag LLC Emag SU ’s gear-profile grinding solutions include the G 160 and the G 250 machines. Loading and unloading operations, as well as component measurements, are performed in concurrently with cycle times.

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