Cobots aren’t just for small to midsize enterprises; they offer benefits for large manufacturers as well, says Teradyne Robotics Group President Ujjwal Kumar.
Manufacturing
Collaborative Robotics brings in $100M for mysterious mobile manipulator
Collaborative Robotics has raised funding to continue trials and scale up production of its mobile manipulator, which it has kept from public view.
NEURA and Omron team up to bring cognitive robotics to global manufacturers
NEURA, which has developed ‘cognitive robotics,’ is working with sensors and industrial automation expert Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies.
10 UR cobots improve quality, guarantee ‘just in time’ manufacture at SEAT Components
Gearbox manufacturer SEAT Componentes integrated 10 cobots from Universal Robots using only internal resources.
New UR30 cobot arm packs more muscle into a small frame
The UR30 collaborative robot has the same reach as the popular UR10 and the motor design of the UR20, noted Universal Robots.
Automakers have yet to tap full benefits of cobots, says Universal Robots
Universal Robots recently shared reasons why automakers should add collaborative robots to their operations.
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.
Universal Robots makes PBC Linear a certified partner
Designed to address material handling and labor shortage issues, the Cobot Feeder boosts UR cobot production without significant increases in labor.
SME to offer Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals certification
The certification is aimed at those looking to upskill or reskill in manufacturing careers to begin equipment-specific or pathway-specific training in robotics.
PBC Linear expands factory of future program with Applied Cobotics
PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company and a global leader in linear motion solutions, continues to elevate its Factory of the Future Program with its newest venture, Applied Cobotics. Its mission aims to provide automation solutions by integrating collaborative robots (cobots), material lift systems, 3D printing, and other automation technologies into manufacturing systems. Recent events […]
When to use collaborative robots for manufacturing
Automating part of the production line is a big step for companies. Instead of going all the way with a traditional programmable robot, a collaborative robot arm can be a valuable in-between solution. Also known as cobots, the technology is more affordable, more space-efficient, and excels at ease of use. Cobots enable rapid replacement of […]
Kassow partners with Aim on automated dispensing
Aim Robotics developed a software tool and four patent-pending robotic dispensing units that are electronically controlled.
Agile Robots closes $220M Series C funding
Collaborative robotic provider, Agile Robots, closes a $220M Series C round – to enable the company to extend its product and expand its global market reach.
Rapid Robotics raises $37M for automation as a service
Rapid’s solution is the Rapid Machine Operator (RMO), a cobot specially designed and priced for machine operation.
Robotiq screwdriver looks to deliver consistent results
The Robotiq screwdriver offers precision fastening to torques of 1 to 4 Nm and has error-proofing features for uninterrupted screwdriving.
MassRobotics partners with Proctor & Gamble
The partnership will help validate and commercialize new robotic technologies.
Rapid Robotics grabs $12M in Series A funding
Rapid Robotics’ solution is a “ready-to-work” robotic work cell, based around a collaborative robot, that is pre-programmed and quick to deploy.
Comau launches new 5 kg Racer5 collaborative robot
The Racer 5 COBOT is a new cobot from Comau that has the ability to switch between industrial robot speeds and safe, collaborative speeds.
ForwardX launches six Max mobile robots for warehousing and manufacturing
ForwardX Robotics said its six new autonomous mobile robot models are intended to help manufacturers and warehouse operators automate more scenarios.
Epson RC+ 7.0 development software updated to include new parts feeders
Epson Robots said its updated Epson RC+ development software, in combination with its IntelliFlex feeder systems and Add On Instruction Set, can help manufacturers optimize performance.