Robotics

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Collaborative robot reaches further and lifts more

(01/11/2024)
OMRON has introduced the latest addition to its S-Series collaborative robot family with the TM25S combines a greater payload capacity and an extended reach.
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6-axis cobot range

(14/06/2024)
Delta has launched six models in the six-axis D-Bot series of collaborative industrial robots (Cobots). The portfolio features cobots with payload capacities up to 30kg, spans of up to 1800mm, compatibility with EtherCAT, Modbus and CODESYS, as well as the integration of 24-bit encoders to ensure precision in pick & place, welding and palletising applications.
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7-axis cobot with integrated controller

(16/05/2024)
Kassow Robots has launched a 7-axis cobot with the controller is integrated into the base of the robot.


Archive

  1. 10/05/2024 Small, fast, ‘hollow wrist’ industrial robots

    Comau has introduced the S-Family of small yet powerful robots. The first two high-speed robots, with payloads of 13kg and up to 18kg, are indicated for assembly, arc welding and handling applications where accuracy, repeatability and speed are non-negotiable.

  2. 07/11/2023 Automation solution removes the operator from machine tending

    Tezmaksan Robot Technologies has released CubeBOX, a range of automation solutions designed to facilitate production without operators in machine tending.

  3. 10/08/2023 Expanded cobot family

    ABB is launching two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 are said to offer new possibilities for companies to utilise cobot automation for enhanced efficiency.

  4. 13/07/2023 New additions to SCARA robot range

    TM Robotics recently introduced additions to the Shibaura Machine SCARA robot range to the European market.

  5. 22/05/2023 AI-enabled robotic picker

    ABB Robotics has launched the Robotic Item Picker – a new artificial intelligence (AI) and vision-based solution designed to detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfilment centers.

  6. 06/03/2023 Collaborative robot handles heavy payloads

    Omron has launched the TM20 collaborative robot (cobot) with a payload of 20 kg which is said to suited to palletizing, machine tending and material handling applications.

  7. 24/02/2023 Bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots

    ABB has launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot to bridge the gap between industrial and collaborative robots.

  8. 17/01/2023 SCARA robot offers EtherCAT connectivity

    The i4L SCARA delivers scalability and integration flexibility and, thanks to a compact design and small footprint, it is simple to install.

  9. 06/01/2023 Advanced simulator for validation of robot applications

    NVIDIA has introduced the 2022.2 release of its Isaac Sim a robotics simulation and synthetic data generation (SDG) tool, which is designed to accelerate the development, testing, training, and deployment of intelligent robots.

  10. 03/11/2022 Robots with regenerative braking help to reduce energy costs

    Reducing energy consumption is high on the list of priorities for most manufacturers today, and so maximising the efficiency of robots will be of significant interest across all industrial sectors.

  11. 17/10/2022 Collaborative robot with 16kg payload

    OMRON has launched the TM16 collaborative robot with a payload of 16 kg which is said to extend material-handling possibilities, handling heavier parts and materials.

  12. 22/08/2022 Automating the machine tending function

    The Robotiq Machine Tending Solution is the latest in a series of off-the-shelf kits that has allowed RARUK Automation to offer manufacturers an easy automated solution to undertake common tasks and boost productivity.

  13. 03/08/2022 Five-axis Delta robot for lightweight product picking, packing and re-orientation

    ABB is expanding its FlexPicker Delta robot portfolio with the IRB 365. With five axis and 1.5kg payload, the robot is said to be both flexible and the fastest in its class for reorientating packaged lightweight products such as cookies, chocolates, peppers, candies, small bottles, and parcels.

  14. 24/06/2022 Compact multi-axis robotic system

    Beckhoff has introduced a new concept for robotics applications with ATRO, a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together in a flexible way to suit any application.

  15. 16/11/2021 SCARA robot offers integrated control solution for robot, motion and machine automation

    Trio Motion Technology has launched a robot range that provides machine builders with a fully integrated control solution - with robot control, motion control, and machine automation from a single controller.

  16. 23/07/2021 Six-axis robots for harsh and contamination-free environments

    ABB’s 6-axis IRB 1300 industrial robot includes new protection elements that enable it to be used in tough industrial applications and contamination-free production processes.

  17. 21/06/2021 Sidebot for high-speed collaborative automation applications

    Wyzo is believed to be world’s first high-speed pick-and-place sidebot which is suitable for collaborative use alongside humans. 

  18. 28/04/2021 Braking distance simulator improves safety and reduces robotic cell footprint

    ABB's RobotStudio offline programming and simulation software has been upgraded with a new virtual robot braking distance function that is designed to create an exact simulation of the real-world stopping distance of a robot.

  19. 22/03/2021 Magnetic gripper for safe and precise collaborative applications

    OnRobot has launched the MG10, an easy-to-use magnetic gripper for material handling, assembly and machine tending applications.

  20. 22/03/2021 Collaborative robots speed up!

    Comau has introduced its RACER-5-0.80 (Racer-5 COBOT) a collaborative robot designed to meet the demand for fast, cost-effective cobots that can be used in restricted spaces and in different application areas.