High-payload collaborative robots from OMRON
OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies has expanded its TM S Series collaborative robot portfolio with three new models and a major software update, supporting manufacturers facing labour shortages and increasing requirements for flexible, high-mix production.
The TM30S, TM20S and TM6S extend the series’ payload and reach capabilities for applications such as palletising, machine tending and precision handling.
- TM30S: 30 kg payload model designed for heavy-duty collaborative tasks including palletising and machine tending.
- TM20S: 20 kg payload unit offering extended reach for mid-to-high payload operations.
- TM6S: Long-reach 6 kg payload model optimised for precision handling, welding support and mobile robot integration.
Across the S Series, OMRON has introduced upgrades to increase durability and support faster redeployment. All robot arms now feature an IP65 rating for use in washdown or dust-prone environments. Higher-payload units (TM25S, TM30S) incorporate an integrated joint 6 force-torque wrist sensor for improved force-controlled processes. The updated Landmark 2.0 vision-based positioning system is designed to reduce recalibration time when moving robots between stations.
TMflow 2.22 software release
OMRON has also released TMflow 2.22, an update to its no-code programming environment. The new version introduces more granular safety configuration options, expanded remote monitoring and diagnostics and a higher-fidelity simulation engine. Integrated vision tools have been strengthened to support inspection and pick-and-place tasks with greater accuracy.
“By introducing the TM30S, TM20S, and TM6S alongside crucial upgrades like IP65 certification and the integrated joint 6 force torque sensor, we are empowering our customers to automate their most challenging, heavy-duty tasks with greater safety, precision, and flexibility than ever before,” said Qiqi Wang, Global Product Manager at OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies. “TMflow 2.22 ensures that this immense power remains easy to program and manage, upholding our commitment to harmonious automation.”
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