July, 2018

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Your Questions Answered on Cobots in Electronics Manufacturing

Universal Robots

Your Questions Answered on Collaborative Robots in Electronics Manufacturing. For decades, the automotive industry was by far the leading user of robotics, but not anymore. In 2016, robot sales to the electronics industry jumped more than 40%, putting it on par with the automotive industry—and it still continues to grow.

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TriMan Price Comparisons: Guided Pneumatic Cylinders

Trimantec

TriMan Price Comparisons Vol. 3. Guided Pneumatic Cylinders: Airtac vs. SMC. . At Trimantec, we incorporate pneumatic guided cylinders into our custom automation builds that require stable movement of a load over a short distance. These types of air cylinders can be extended and retracted as needed. In addition, they provide stable, non-rotating, and high side load performance.

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Robotiq Presents Hand-E, the First UR+ Gripper Ready for the e-Series

Universal Robots

Robotiq completes its Adaptive Grippers offering with Hand-E; the first UR+ certified electric gripper ready for the e-Series, the new cobot line from Universal Robots. Hand-E’s high accuracy combined with a 50mm parallel stroke makes it perfect for precision assembly tasks. Its sealed design ensures reliability in the.