Lightweight, Space-Saving Collaborative Robots

Universal Robots has designed collaborative systems to replace human operators in dirty, dangerous and dull jobs, yet it is safe to work side-by-side with people. The use of patented technology enables operators with no programming experience to easily set up the robot using 3D visualization.

Stephanie NeilEditor in Chief

Nov 5th, 2015

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New Era of High-Performance Actuation to Enable Simpler, Safer, and More Productive Robots and Machines

This direct-drive actuator combines high torque density, cleanliness, and reliability to improve performance and lower total cost of ownership, the company says.

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DEMAUREX SA: Sidebot for High-speed Collaborative Automation

Wyzo works safely side-by-side with humans without protective barriers or performance compromises.

Robotic Pick-and-Place Platform

The Syntegon RPP robotic pick-and-place platform can automate process steps such as product handling, feeding, and loading. It is designed as a modular system and allows individual configuration of the robotic cells.

At MWC, Fanuc robots are used to place the packaged 40-lb blocks of cheese onto pallets before they go through a stretch wrapper and are taken to the warehouse.

MWC’s Robot Configurations Provide Flexibility

Robotics come into play in the cheesemaker's palletizing operations. But for the most part, that level of complexity isn't needed in a facility producing such consistent product types and sizes. What's needed more is simplified automation.

Amid Uptick in Material Handling Projects, Applied Manufacturing Technologies Releases R-Palletize, a Configurable Robotic Palletizing Station

R-Palletize, AMT’s configurable robotic palletizing station, provides a flexible robotic palletizing solution with an easy-to-use interface for changing material handling needs.

The Massman Automation compact cheese block case packer packages 40-lb. blocks in protective cases for safe shipment and handling.

New Case Packer, Robotic Palletizer, Let Wisconsin Cheesemaker Efficiently Offer Multiple Output Options

With a new automated case packer and palletizer, Wisconsin Whey Protein’s cheesemaking operation can now offer its customers bulk cheese in barrels or in blocks.

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SCARA Robots

FANUC’s family of 4-axis SCARA robots now includes the SR-3iA, SR-6iA, SR-12iA, and SR-20iA models with 3kg, 6kg, 12kg and 20kg payload capacities, and a 400-1,100mm reach, respectively.

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RōBEX, Plus One Robotics Form Partnership

RōBEX, a system integrator designing and building automation solutions company formed a partnership with Plus One Robotics, a high-performing 3D and AI-powered vision software manufacturer for logistics robots.

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Robotic Case Packers Improve Output by 20%

German food producer Kühne realizes increased OEE for eight glass packaging formats through new case packers’ faster machine changeover and digital data gathering and networking capabilities.

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Universal Robots launches the UR10e cobot designed with an increased payload of 12.5kg. It is suitable for a variety of applications including palletizing, machine tending, and packaging.

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UnPACKed with AW Podcast: Getting along (and ahead) with Robots

In the first episode of UnPACKed with Automation World, Director of Content, David Greenfield takes us into some of the truths and myths about automation during the past year.

Packs of bottles needed to be palletized at a rate of 14 packs per minute.

Video: Robotic Palletizers Boost Production Efficiencies at Soda Producer Radnor Hills

Award-winning UK soft drinks producer Radnor Hills installed three ABB end-of-line robotic palletizers from robotics integrator RMGroup. The move has enabled the manufacturer to benefit from process efficiencies throughout their production.

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Safety Certification Issued for Industrial Collaborative Robot Technology

Veo Robotics’ FreeMove system receives ISO 13849 safety certification from TÜV Rheinland.

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Two Key Areas of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Manufacturing

By better understanding operational weaknesses, manufacturers can guard against future threats. Read about two key areas that require assessment.

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ABB’s GoFa Cobot Wins Red Dot Best of the Best Award

ABB’s GoFa cobot received the Red Dot Best of the Best design award in recognition of its unique design concept to make the new robot appealing and accessible to users.

Rōbex Launches Automation Education Series

RōBEX LLC, announces the launch of Automation For The NOW, a new educational video series on YouTube. Viewers will receive a firsthand look at how RōBEX is introducing robotic automation into the manufacturing workspace.

Pacteon Acquires Phoenix Stretch Wrappers

The addition of Quebec-based Phoenix Wrappers will bring state-of-the-art stretch wrapping technology into Pacteon’s portfolio and expands its packaging line integration capabilities.

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Cobot Case Packer for Lids and Containers

Muller Technology’s self-contained collaborative robot (cobot) case packer for lids and containers incorporates an Omron 6-axis cobot.

RMGroup Becomes UK’s First Certified Robot Integrator

Robotics and automation specialists, RMGroup, became the first integrator in the UK to be accredited under the RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme.

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Collaborative Robots

ABB expands its YuMi collaborative robot portfolio with GoFa and SWIFTI cobots intuitively designed so customers need not rely on in-house programming specialists.

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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Robotics

According to the Robotic Industries Association and Association for Advancing Automation, orders of robotic systems by food and consumer goods manufacturers grew by 56% in 2020. Read this discussion about robotics in the food industry for more insight.

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ABB Launches The Robot Podcast

Panel of experts from industry and academia look at the cutting edge of robotics, analyzing how advances in automation are benefitting society and business, and what the future holds.

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NuTec Employs Epson Cleanroom SCARA Robots to Automate Medical Syringe Manufacturing, Including a COVID-19 Medical Application

NuTec’s Syringe Coating Machine Includes Four Epson G6 Cleanroom SCARA Robots to Precisely, Efficiently, and Cost-Effectively Automate Syringe Manufacturing.

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Robotics: Driving a New Revolution of Change Within the Food Industry

Listen to this two-minute video as Bryan Griffen, PMMI Director of Industry Services, discusses 'revolution of change' in robot technologies that are impacting food processing and packaging today.

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Robotic Advancements in Food Processing and Packaging

Listen to this one-minute video as Glen Long, PMMI Senior Vice President, discusses advancements in robot technologies that are impacting food processing and packaging today.

Applied Robotics Flexible Smart Gripper

Gripper Allows Intelligent, Precise Handling of Delicate Objects

Is available in two- and four-finger configurations

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FANUC Launches CRX Cobot Website

FANUC America launched a new e-learning website to educate manufacturers and industry about its CRX collaborative robot.

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Report: Innovative New Machinery at PACK EXPO Connects

PMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the machinery category.

Saw Mill Capital Acquired RND Automation

Saw Mill Capital Partners II, LP and affiliated private equity investment funds managed by Saw Mill Capital LLC announce the acquisition of RND Automation.

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Cobots Have Changed The Game, says Automation World's Dave Greenfield

Building a work cell where humans and machines can work side-by-side, even in the most robust industrial applications, check out this five-minute video report.

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ABB Offers Maintenance Service for Robot Assessments

ABB’s new Condition-Based Maintainance (CBM) service enables robot users to create a preventive maintenance schedule for individual or robot fleets based on real-time operational data, to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.

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Report: Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO Connects

PMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the robotics category.