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Introducing Universal Robots’ heavy payload cobots

Introducing Universal Robots’ heavy payload cobots

Since its first product launch in 2008, Universal Robots has remained dedicated to innovation, and the recent years stand as clear evidence of its commitment. It will be highlighting its heavy payload capabilities at MachineBuilding.Live. The UR20 that came out in 2022 is the company’s top-end model with the longest reach and robust payload capabilities, […]

By February 28, 2024 Read More →
Witness innovation unfold at MachineBuilding.Live

Witness innovation unfold at MachineBuilding.Live

Experience cobot setup and programming through two interactive pods at MachineBuilding.Live. The star of the show, the UR20, is Universal Robots’ top-end model with the longest reach and heaviest payload capabilities, tailored for end-of-line packaging applications. The UR10 robot will demonstrate rapid tool change showcasing a variety of gripper types and how the system can […]

By September 5, 2023 Read More →
Universal Robots and MiR break ground on new HQ

Universal Robots and MiR break ground on new HQ

April will see construction begin on state-of-the-art joint headquarters for Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) in Odense, Denmark. The building will accommodate up to 600 employees and will be the world’s largest cobot and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) Hub. Completion is expected at the start of 2024. The background for building a new […]

By April 7, 2022 Read More →
Universal Robots offers machine tending masterclass

Universal Robots offers machine tending masterclass

Universal Robots is hosting a Machine Tending Masterclass event on 26 April at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield. Attendees can access government funding and all of the expertise required to automate machine tending tasks and transform their operations. Manufacturers across all industries are invited to meet with Universal Robots, UR+ partners, CNC […]

By March 15, 2022 Read More →
Universal Robots announces Third Dimension as Partner

Universal Robots announces Third Dimension as Partner

Universal Robots has announced Third Dimension Software as an official partner in the UR+ application scheme. The partnership ensures SMEs can quickly and easily adopt flexible solutions for automated quality and process inspection, with little or no robotic programming expertise required. Third Dimension has a long and reputable track record of supplying non-contact optical measurement […]

By February 22, 2022 Read More →
Universal Robots reports record annual revenue

Universal Robots reports record annual revenue

Universal Robots, the Danish producer of collaborative robots, has reported record annual revenue of USD 311m, 41% up on 2020 and 23% up on pre-pandemic results in 2019. The company’s President, Kim Povlsen (pictured) said: “Universal Robots has had a great year. “In a company like ours, which manufactures sophisticated hardware to high quality standards, […]

By January 28, 2022 Read More →
Universal Robots announces new cobot leasing scheme

Universal Robots announces new cobot leasing scheme

Universal Robots is launching a new financial leasing scheme with the aim of reducing the costs of introducing automation into the UK and Ireland’s SME manufacturing markets, as part of SME Automation Month in October. The new scheme ensures businesses can deploy collaborative robots now and spread the cost across a 36-month period to address […]

By September 23, 2021 Read More →
Get hands-on with cobots at Universal Robots Productivity Roadshow

Get hands-on with cobots at Universal Robots Productivity Roadshow

Universal Robots is pleased to announce the return of its popular productivity roadshows, helping SME manufacturers to address labour shortages, improve output and make their operations more competitive. The first of these free to attend events will be taking place in Oxford on 22nd September before visiting Carlisle on 12th October and Sheffield on 7th […]

By September 16, 2021 Read More →
Universal Robots delivers flexibility, profitability and productivity

Universal Robots delivers flexibility, profitability and productivity

Universal Robots partnered with integrator Olympus Technologies to deliver a new automated solution for E&O Laboratories, the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturer of ready-to-use culture media. Due to the delicate nature of E&O Laboratories’ products, Olympus Technologies chose Universal Robots’ collaborative robots (cobots), due to their flexibility and ability to handle a diverse range of […]

By July 27, 2021 Read More →
Universal Robots develops interface for Siemens Engineering Portal

Universal Robots develops interface for Siemens Engineering Portal

Universal Robots is pleased to announce a new partnership with Siemens’ TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) that will allow the integration of Universal Robots cobots into complex machine and manufacturing environments. This new interface will facilitate a seamless integration process for machine builders and system integrators. Universal Robots’ cobots will become part of the Simatic Robot […]

By April 11, 2021 Read More →