At Collaborate North America 2025, Universal Robots enabled customers to see more applications from the UR+ cobot ecosystem.
Machine Tending
Universal Robots launches Collaborate North America event
Universal Robots said attendees can explore over 30 different cobot-powered systems for a variety of applications.
DENSO automates paint process with AI vision-guided cobot
DENSO automated tote handling for automotive painting with cobots and CapSen technology integrated by Invent Automation.
Acieta dispels 3 common myths about collaborative robots
Using cobots in industrial applications increases productivity, quality, and employee retention while lowering the risk of repetitive injury.
Kawasaki Robotics continues to improve ease of use in CL Series cobots
Kawasaki Robotics has refined its ease-of-use features in its CL Series cobots between Automate and IMTS 2024.
Universal Robots launches enhanced UR Care Service Plans
Universal Robots now provides all service, support, and training through its myUR fleet management portal.
ABB launches OmniVance cobot machine tending cell
The new OmniVance cell for machine tending includes ABB’s GoFa 12 cobot and software designed for easy deployment, integration, programming, and use.
Yaskawa shows off latest collaborative, industrial robots for welding and more
Yaskawa showed several technologies, including cobots for welding and palletizing, its Smart Pendant, and vision-guided robots for machine tending.
OnRobot shows two new grippers for larger cobot payloads
OnRobot says its new 2FG14 and the 3FG25 grippers offer high payload capacities and a ‘plug-and-produce’ experience with collaborative robots.
XtalPi partners with ABB Robotics to add cobots to laboratory workstations
XtalPi and ABB’s partnership follows the opening of the ABB Robotics Open Innovation Lab for Life Science and Healthcare in Shanghai.
Dobot Robotics’ CRA cobot series makes Japanese debut
Dobot Robotics has unveiled its new CRA cobot series and associated VX500 Smart Camera at iREX 2023 in Japan.
Flexxbotics’ FlexxCORE now works with over 1,000 different CNC machines
The FlexxCORE technology enables robots to securely connect and communicate with all types of automation equipment in the smart factory.
Machine tending cobot creates higher volumes for engineering shop
LJB can now alleviate its longer lead times by running second, third, or overnight shifts thanks to the OB7 cobot arm.
Acieta launches FastLOAD CX1000 mobile cobot cell
Acieta’s FastLOAD CX1000 cobot cell is equipped with a FANUC CRX-10iA/L 6-axis cobot that offers a 10 kg payload and 1418 mm reach.
SCAPE Easy-Picker intended to affordably aid small, midsize manufacturers
Scape Technologies said its new SCAPE Easy-Picker is intended to make automated bin picking easier for small and midsize manufacturers.
How a CNC machine shop maximizes productivity with cobots
Already producing over two million parts per month, Swiss Productions turned to Productive Robotics’ OB7 cobot to maximize machine time.
ZAGO Manufacturing increases capacity with automated night shifts
ZAGO Manufacturing faced an increase in demand, but had a limited workforce. It turned to Robotiq and Universal Robots for a robust automated solution.
How cobots save Coty Cosmetics $500,000 per year
Coty Cosmetics uses eight Universal Robots cobots to automate the picking and packing of products at the powder presses, saving $500,000 per year.
3 cobots become crucial assistants for ladder manufacturer
Leading ladder manufacturer Hailo uses three collaborative robots from Universal Robots to relieve its employees of strenuous activities while guaranteeing high product standards.
CNC machine shop achieves higher productivity with cobots
After installing a Productive Robotics OB7 cobot on its wire EDM machine, True Precision doubled output and met deadlines early.
