Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation Section gathered its European network of agents to the branch headquarters in Germany for the annual distributor meeting in February to discuss strategy, sales, and successes. This year’s program included presentations by distributors and technical partners, invited to share their insights and experiences into specific aspects of the product range and […]
Yamaha Robotics is adding the new clean type YK-XEC series to its YK-XE series of high-performance SCARA robots for clean rooms. This model is designed for automated work in clean rooms and will be released on a rolling basis starting 1 February 2024. While demonstrating the strengths of the YK-XE series in terms of cost-efficiency, […]
The experts at Yamaha explain that SCARA robots can bring fast and flexible automation to automotive battery production, providing a platform for accurate, high-speed handling of battery modules for end-of-line testing and assembly. Sales of electric vehicles are growing, as new styles are offered and usability and driving range improve. With environmental legislation putting its […]
Yamaha Robotics FA Section took the wraps off its prototype 7-axis cobot at Motek 2023 in Stuttgart, while also demonstrating precision, high-speed handling of large prismatic modules for EV batteries. In addition, two demonstrations featuring LCMR200 programmable modules showed how flexible workpiece transportation enables compact, automated assembly cells that enhance traceability and simplify maintenance. Yamaha […]
Yamaha Robotics FA Section exhibited its new prototype cobot at Automatica 2023 and showed a solution to automate test and assembly of large electric-vehicle (EV) battery packs for greater productivity. Also, Yamaha’s LCMR200 programmable transport modules demonstrated space-saving circulation units with dedicated track and trace that protects quality control and uptime. Debuting at the show, […]
Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation section will demonstrate new robots and applications at Automatica 2023 in Munich, 27-30 June, highlighting superior flexibility, productivity, and quality in automotive battery production and diverse industrial processes. A special focus on SCARA robots will feature the YK1200X, which is designed for high accuracy, with arm length up to 1200mm and […]
Introducing affordable-cost robots to augment human skills can increase the speed and quality of production, say the experts at Yamaha. Automation continues to transform numerous industries, raising productivity by improving both the production rate and quality. Ultimately, more good units are produced. However, many businesses value human skills such as dexterity and visual acuity for […]
Automating any processes in a production sequence can simplify operational challenges as well as increasing efficiency and quality. Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section has helped companies in different sectors of the food industry to realise these benefits by introducing robots to handle packaging and labelling. One of Yamaha’s customers in food production, an established brand […]
Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section has shown its portfolio of industrial robots in action at Motek 2022, illustrating affordable, fast, accurate, and flexible automation for light assembly and packaging. “Our team of experts spoke to many visitors throughout the event to explain how our reliable, compact and high-performing industrial robots can raise manufacturing productivity beyond […]
RBTX presents a journey into automation
In a dynamic convergence of industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts, igus, recently hosted the RBTX Low-Cost Robotics Live Workshop. This event, held at the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC), brought together numerous users of low-cost robotics as well as automation novices. The workshop aimed to demystify automation, educate on affordability, and empower businesses […]
Save 80% build time with Module Connect
Would your company like to save multiple hours and cash for every machine you build? At MACH 2024, igus presents Module Connect, a unique and elegant engineering design to help machine users save assembly time. The company will also be demonstrating not one but three low-cost robots – part of the popular RBTX.com marketplace helping […]
igus chainflex cables now carry ‘PFAS-free’ seal
igus chainflex cables for robotics and other industrial applications do not contain harmful PTFE and PFAS chemicals, likely to be banned by the EU – now demonstrated with the ‘PFAS free’ seal. Several compounds found in everyday products – per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, or PFAS for short – are harmful to the environment, humans and […]
Delta Unveils D-Bot Series Cobots at Hannover Messe
Delta has today a significant milestone in its development of smart manufacturing solutions with the launch of six highly versatile models in the D-Bot series of collaborative industrial robots (cobots) at Hannover Messe 2024. The portfolio features cobots with payload capacities up to 30 kg, reach spans up to 1800 mm, compatibility with EtherCAT, Modbus […]
Don’t miss out on the future of automation
Rexroth empowers machine builders to create next-generation equipment that delivers exceptional performance, productivity, and reliability in various industries. At MachineBuilding.Live you’ll be able to experience cutting-edge innovation including Rexroth’s newly acquired Kassow Robot. Discover first-hand how these agile and high-speed robots can revolutionise your manufacturing processes. With impressive payload capacities and precision, Kassow Robots excel […]
Save 80% build time with Module Connect
Would your company like to save multiple hours and cash for every machine you build? At MACH 2024, igus presents Module Connect, a unique and elegant engineering design to help machine users save assembly time. The company will also be demonstrating not one but three low-cost robots – part of the popular RBTX.com marketplace helping […]
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One week to go to Food Manufacturing Live
With more than 120 exhibitors specialising in engineering and automation solutions for the food and drink industry plus a comprehensive programme of free-to-attend Workshops, there is something for food and drink industry engineers of all disciplines at FoodManufacturing.Live on Wednesday 1st May at the National Motorcycle Museum. Machine vision, robotics, sensing, factory automation, special bearings, […]
Vision guided robotics solves packaging challenge
An industrial bakery has secured lower error rates and higher throughput of goods with a modern machine vision solution using the Aurora Design Assistant machine vision software from Zebra Technologies. The bakery can now inspect its full range of breads using a single machine vision solution, and carry out efficient, automated picking with a robotic grip […]
Just two weeks to go to Food Manufacturing Live
Food Manufacturing Live is special event is exclusively for engineers of all disciplines in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector. With almost 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations and developments in factory automation, machine vision, robotics, power transmission, industrial networks, machinery safety and so much more, there is something here for every engineer in the […]
Robot integration adds value in pharma production
Selective integration of industrial robots is a solution accelerator for automation specialists working in the pharmaceuticals sector, from drug manufacturing to pharmacy automation, say experts at Yamaha Factory Automation. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is intensively automated to meet practical and financial targets. Throughput must be high and errors low to ensure profitability. Another advantage is that removing […]