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 Neil
Nov 5th, 2015
This filler/capper can be configured to run wide range of cosmetics just by adding or removing modules.
IIoT Gives Cosmetics Packaging a Makeover
We asked C&BC packaging veteran Dave Hoenig to scour the aisles of PACK EXPO Las Vegas to see what trends he felt were notable. Industry 4.0 and connected packages stood out as potentially leaving a mark on the industry.
Dec 11th, 2019
Demonstration of Mitsubishi and Realtime Robotics collaborative robot application at SPS 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Mitsubishi Extends Cobot Capabilities to Industrial Robots
Through a new partnership with Realtime Robotics, Mitsubishi is increasing the capabilities of its collaborative robot technology for use with industrial robots.
Dec 5th, 2019
Kuka Robotics’ KMR iiwa combines its LBR iiwa lightweight cobot with a mobile, flexible platform.
Mobile and Collaborative Robots Ratchet Up Flexible Packaging
Cobots and autonomous mobile robots figured prominently at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, helping to provide more efficient packaging operations. In some cases, automation suppliers are even combining the technologies.
Dec 4th, 2019
For the Blessings in a Backpack project at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the robotic line from Universal Robots and Allied Technology picked and loaded six different food items into a pouch.
Robots and Cobots Chip in to Pack Food for Hungry Kids
Showcasing the capabilities of several automation suppliers in the Robotics Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a PMMI cooperation with Blessings in a Backpack filled more than 6,000 bags of food for kids facing food insecurity.
Dec 4th, 2019
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In the Trenches with Collaborative Robots
P & G’s Mark Lewandowski walks us through a risk assessment for successful robot applications from an engineer’s perspective.
Nov 21st, 2019
Industry award to honor packaging and processing professionals
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Industry award to honor packaging and processing professionals
Beginning March 3, PMMI will accept nominations for the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Since 1971, this prestigious award has recognized some of the most distinguished contributors to industry. Learn more »
Dec 11th, 2019
Con el avance a 5G, la robótica se volverá más confiable, intercambiará datos más rápido y ajustará la salida después de consultar con los inventarios de almacén, según un nuevo informe de Inteligencia de Mercados de PMMI, 2019 Robotics Innovation 2 Implementation.
La infraestructura 5G impulsará el uso de robots en la manufactura
Los robots industriales a menudo se conectan mediante un sistema cableado porque las velocidades inalámbricas convencionales actuales no pueden soportar el nivel de velocidad necesario para la computación en la nube a gran escala. Una infraestructura 5G que transporta más datos inalámbricos a velocidades mucho más rápidas podría cambiar esto.
Jul 2nd, 2019
Durante la Automation World Conference & Expo (la Conferencia y Exposición Mundial de Automatización) celebrada en Mayo pasado, donde la Industria 4.0 fue un tema prominente, dos expertos en tecnología de Delta Systems & Automation proporcionaron información sobre cómo la compañía evolucionó en su viaje 4.0 año tras año.
Delta Systems amplía los límites de la automatización en el empaque
Al usar la arquitectura PacDrive3 de Schneider Electric y la plataforma EcoStruxure, el fabricante de máquinas puede escalar la inteligencia y las capacidades de los sistemas de empaque integrados, al tiempo que se hace más sencillo el trabajo para los operarios.
Jul 2nd, 2019
En el evento de apertura oficial de FispalTec, de izquierda a derecha aparecen Marco Basso, CEO de Informa; Joao Doria, Gobernador del Estado de Sao Paulo; Luis Madi, director de asuntos institucionales del Instituto de Tecnología de Alimentos; y Clelia Iwaki, directora de Fispal Tecnología.
Fispal Tecnología 2019: Industria 4.0 para un mercado de dimensión continental
Con la presencia del gobernador del estado de São Paulo, João Doria, abre Fispal Tecnología 2019 del 25 al 28 de junio, feria que respalda el crecimiento de la industria de alimentos en uno de los principales mercados de América Latina. La industria de alimentos en Brasil crecería este año entre 2,5 y 3 por ciento en términos de producción afirma la Asociación Brasileña de la Industria Alimenticia, ABIA.
Jun 27th, 2019
Serie T de robots SCARA de Epson
Robots SCARA de la Serie T de Epson
Epson Robots presentará en EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2019 su serie T de robots SCARA, como una alternativa a los sistemas lineales. De acuerdo con el fabricante estas soluciones robóticas “permiten automatizar su fábrica sin perder tiempo o dinero en soluciones lineales complejas”.
Apr 7th, 2019
La firma taiwanesa Techman Robot, a través de IAS Automation, presentará en la feria EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2019 sus robots colaborativos (cobots) con sistema de visión integrado.
Robots colaborativos con sistema de visión integrado
Nueva generación de robots colaborativos se verá en la capital de Jalisco, del 11 al 13 de junio próximos, en EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2019.
Apr 5th, 2019
Get recognized for sustainability in food and beverage processing
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Get recognized for sustainability in food and beverage processing
ProFood World will honor food and beverage manufacturers who display exceptional improved performance through sustainability. Nominations are open; awards will be conferred in Chicago, June 9-10.
Dec 11th, 2019
Robots
Cumbre Top to Top: Démosle al robot el trabajo sucio, aburrido o peligroso
Los pros y los contras de los robots en las líneas de procesamiento y envasado generaron mucha discusión en la cumbre Top to Top de PMMI, donde los dueños de marca y los fabricantes originales de equipos se unen para discutir y resolver los problemas de manufactura más importantes.
Mar 18th, 2019
piCOBOT de Piab es una solución certificada por Universal Robots y se construyó sobre el concepto de una interacción segura y flexible entre humanos y robots en el lugar de trabajo.
Herramienta de vacío de final de brazo para cobots
Piab, fabricante y proveedor sueco de soluciones para un mundo automatizado, presentará en EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2019 el extremo de brazo piCOBOT®.
Mar 3rd, 2019
piCOBOT®, a cleverly equipped end-of-arm (EOAT) vacuum tool designed specifically for the cobot market.
Vacuum grip end effector ready for cobots in fulfillment centers
Piab's new piCOBOT gripper is small, powerful, and ready to collaborate with human and cobot workers. Recently, it has been certified by Universal Robots.
Nov 16th, 2018
Medical tray sealer/cobot collaboration
Medical tray sealer integrates with cobot
SencorpWhite’s CeraTek line of medical device tray sealers integrate with a collaborative robots, in this case one from Universal Robots.
Oct 23rd, 2018
Stäubli enables Rockwell Automation PLCs to control its robots.
Extending Robot Programmability
Stäubli enables Rockwell Automation PLCs to control its robots.
Oct 19th, 2018
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An ‘easy button’ for robot programming
Yaskawa Motoman’s Smart Pendant eliminates conventional coordinate (X,Y,Z) frames, using human coordinate references for robot programming.
Oct 17th, 2018
The FANUC CR15iA collaborative robot has a 15 kg payload
FANUC rolls out a new cobot
The CR15iA collaborative robot has a 15 kg payload and includes a teach pendant with hand guidance for easy programming.
Oct 16th, 2018
OmniCore robot controller
ABB: Digital robot controller
ABB launches the OmniCore robot controller designed for maximum performance and reliability for 24/7 operations of factories making products with increasingly shorter lifecycles. The controller’s high path accuracy also increases throughput and decreases cycle times.
Sep 7th, 2018
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Motion Control Package (FMCP)
Festo: Motion control package control system
Festo introduces the Festo Motion Control Package (FMCP), a prewired, ready-to-install control system for coordinated motion of up to six axes for pick-and-place and other high speed, precision Cartesian robotic applications.
Mar 27th, 2018
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A robot-to-PLC Rosetta Stone
Think of it as an 'easy button' for simplifying automation. That's how Dean Elkins, senior general manager of industrial robotics maker Yaskawa Motoman, describes the company's efforts to make it easier to integrate robots on the factory floor.
Mar 19th, 2018
Multi-axis electric linear robot actuators
Bimba: Multi-axis electric linear robot actuators
Bimba has introduced IntelliAxis multi-axis electric linear robot actuators for either X-Z or X-Y motion applications.
Sep 12th, 2017
The TaskMate Robotic Syringe Filler and Capper system integrates two Fanuc clean class LR Mate robots with RABS (Restricted Access Barrier System)
Controls Technology Improvements Increase Efficiencies for Robotic Aseptic Syringe Filler/Capper
OEM Application Note: ESS Technologies’ new TaskMate robots with RABS enclosures benefit from controls and automation enhancements, as well as hygienically designed components.
Feb 9th, 2017
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Dec 29th, 2016
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A vision-based delta robot for food and pharma
Cavanna Packaging Group demos its latest robotic solutions targeted for cookie, cracker, frozen food and pharma applications. The pick-and-place system uses Cognex vision software and Rockwell processors while the carbon fiber two-axis robot can pick up to 50 times per minute in a small footprint.
Dec 13th, 2016
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An automated transport system shuttles products or packages individually
The SuperTrak programmable transport system from B&R Automation enables advanced manufacturing and packaging processes by synchronizing multiple external coordinated axes. Ethernet POWERLINK and Automation Studio software power the system, which is designed for harsh environments.
Dec 5th, 2016
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A robotic forklift truck navigates the floor alone
Yale Material Handling, with their partnership with Balyo, finds a balance between custom software that trains its unmanned forklifts within defined paths and mechanical components that can be serviced by local dealers
Nov 22nd, 2016
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Custom EoT Maximizes the Versatility of Palletizing Cell
Simplimatic Automation shows off the heavy duty M-410 robot arm from FANUC. This custom end of arm tooling is designed to pick up goods as fragile as toilet paper and as bulky as a wooden pallet without any modification or changes.
Nov 17th, 2016
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Yaskawa America promotes Mike Knapek to CEO
30-year veteran Knapek replaces Masahiro Ogawa, who will return to Japan for Corporate V.P. and General Manager roles.
Jun 21st, 2016
Lenze receives Rockwell Automation 2015 Quality Award
The prestigious award for Factored Products acknowledges the strength of the company’s relationship with Rockwell.
Dec 15th, 2015
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Beckhoff Automation ties robots to the cloud
Daymon Thompson demonstrates how Beckhoff controls are running kinematic calculations on hardware while sending robot data to the cloud as another enabler of Industry 4.0.
Nov 5th, 2015