Made4CNC launches its first product: an automated CNC door opener, that is easily integrated with any robot for machine tending.
Collaborative Robotics News
Collaborative Robotics Week agenda announced
Collaborative Robotics Week (Sept. 7-10) will provide a snapshot of the state of the sector, including emerging capabilities, powerful enabling technologies, as well as new business models enabled by cobots.
Novarc cobot SWR+HyperFill increases heavy fabrication productivity
The system uses a long-reach manipulator, with a three-axis robotic arm at the end, which works with a human operator to increase their dexterity and flexibility.
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.
UR10e cobot cuts welding time in half at Siouxland Fabricating
The cobot welding system freed up workers to focus on more ergonomic, higher-value tasks such as fabricating and tacking.
Metallic glass gears up for collaborative robots
Bulk metallic glass could reduce the prices of cobots, and also lead to advanced 3D printed metals.
Startup Flexxbotics joins MassRobotics to improve cobot utility
Flexxbotics, a spinout of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, focuses on improving robot utilization and efficiency to shorten a customer’s return on investment.
Show Guide for the 2021 ATX West event
The ATX West show is next week. Check out our show guide with a curated list of robotic vendors to visit while at the show.
Being acquired by Novanta a win-win for ATI employees
ATI Industrial Automation established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) plan in 2012. The federally-qualified ERISA benefit plan makes employees owners in the company.
Universal Robots grows revenue 75% in Q2 to $76M
UR is on pace to sell 1,000 cobots into welding applications in 2021, which is more than triple the pace from 2020.
Doosan Robotics names William Ryu CEO
Ryu is expected to enhance technological collaboration with the parent company’s new business areas, while initiating more customer-oriented businesses to expand collaborative robot applications and advance robotics technology.
Researchers develop human-aware motion planning algorithm
To demo the algorithm, the cobot helped put a jacket on a human, which could potentially prove to be a powerful tool in expanding assistance for those with disabilities or limited mobility.
ATI Industrial Automation acquired by Novanta for $172M
ATI is a leading developer of end-of-arm tooling, including robotic changing systems, force/torque sensors, and collision sensors for industrial, collaborative, and medical robotic applications.
Can distributed AI methods make picking robots smarter?
Researchers investigate how to use training data from multiple companies without requiring participants to hand over sensitive company data.
Universal Robots launches tour for ActiNav system
Universal Robots also expanded its network of ActiNav Solution Providers, a vetted and select group of systems integrators.
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.
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.
MassRobotics partners with Proctor & Gamble
The partnership will help validate and commercialize new robotic technologies.
Jabil developing omnidirectional sensor for cobots
The 3D time-of-flight depth sensor for AMRs and cobots offers a 360° x 60° field of view at 30fps.
Reviewing the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards
A detailed look at some of the more notable winners from the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards.
