SCARA

Yamaha presents new solutions at Automatica

Yamaha presents new solutions at Automatica

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 […]

By June 7, 2023 Read More →
Robot integration adds value in pharma production

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 […]

By June 6, 2023 Read More →
SCARA robots change the economics of automation

SCARA robots change the economics of automation

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 […]

By May 25, 2023 Read More →
TM Robotics shows new robot additions in Münich

TM Robotics shows new robot additions in Münich

Industrial robot supplier, TM Robotics, the premier distribution partner of Shibaura Machine, will launch the full THE range of SCARA robots to the European market at Automatica 2023. Held from 27 to 30 June in Münich, Germany, Automatica is a significant event for Europe’s robot launches. TM Robotics will exhibit under the Shibaura Machine name […]

By May 19, 2023 Read More →
Machine builders offer advice when choosing a robot

Machine builders offer advice when choosing a robot

Nigel Smith, managing director of TM Robotics, gives an insight in what original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) look for when choosing a robot for their machines. The World Robotics 2022 report shows an all-time high of 517,385 new industrial robots were installed in 2021 in factories around the world – and many of those are integrated […]

By May 18, 2023 Read More →
RBTX makes it easy to ride the automation wave

RBTX makes it easy to ride the automation wave

Recent International Federation of Robotics (IFR) figures show the rising global demand for robots, partly in response to companies’ challenges with labour and inflation. Many do not know where to start, but Igus’s RBTX platform is the perfect entry point for beginners and designers of small automation projects. The International Federation of Robotics reports that […]

By May 11, 2023 Read More →
Fanuc puts hygiene at the fore in automated handling

Fanuc puts hygiene at the fore in automated handling

Fanuc has launched two new ultra-hygienic additions to its SCARA pick-and-place robot range: the cleanroom-standard, pedestal-mounted SR-3iA/C three-axis and SR-6iA/C four-axis robots. Said to be ideal for replacing manual labour in handling tasks, they also boast anti-contamination features, meeting the highest safety and hygiene standards in even the most challenging food, pharma and general manufacturing […]

By March 9, 2023 Read More →
ESD and cleanroom SCARA robots from Omron

ESD and cleanroom SCARA robots from Omron

New i4H SCARA robots from Omron are optimised for ESD and cleanroom environments for example in digital and automotive industries, such as semiconductor manufacturing. Omron says the i4H SCARA robots are the perfect solution for industrial automation applications that require heavy payload handling together with precision and speed. The latest i4H SCARA ESD (electrostatic discharge) […]

By March 8, 2023 Read More →
CME brings Stäubli HE Robots to FOODEX 2023

CME brings Stäubli HE Robots to FOODEX 2023

FOODEX 2023 will see Stäubli integrator CME, an award-winning British engineering business, showcase its HFPC 120, a precision, hygienic robotic food handling system, which incorporates the latest Stäubli HE range of robots. This cell is one of the few on the market designed specifically for orientating and placing meat products such as chicken portions, steaks […]

By January 18, 2023 Read More →
Omron adds EtherCAT models to i4L SCARA robots

Omron adds EtherCAT models to i4L SCARA robots

Omron has announced the availability of new EtherCAT models to the i4L SCARA robot series, stating that the compact i4L robots now offer even stronger performance at the lowest total cost of ownership. The i4L SCARA delivers quality along with scalability and integration flexibility. Thanks to a compact design and small footprint it is simple […]

By January 16, 2023 Read More →