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ABB positions Roberta alongside YuMi with Gomtec acquisition

ABB positions Roberta alongside YuMi with Gomtec acquisition

ABB has aquired German collaborative robot specialist Gomtec to expand its own offering in the field of collaborative robots. Gomtec’s Roberta robot (pictured right) complements ABB’s YuMi robot by expanding capabilities into higher payload applications, with YuMi focused primarily on areas such as handling smaller parts. Gomtec’s technology platform will strengthen ABB’s development of a […]

By May 1, 2015 Read More →
ABB boosts collaborative robot expertise with Gomtec acquisition

ABB boosts collaborative robot expertise with Gomtec acquisition

ABB has acquired German mechatronics company Gomtec to expand its offering in the field of collaborative robots. Gomtec’s technology platform will strengthen ABB’s development of a new generation of ‘safe-by-design’ collaborative robots that can be operated outside of cages or protective fencing, expanding opportunities to deploy them in new applications. Pictured: Gomtec’s Roberta colllaborative robot […]

By April 20, 2015 Read More →
ABB confirms pricing of YuMi at Hannover

ABB confirms pricing of YuMi at Hannover

There was a massive buzz around the ABB Robotics stand at the Hannover Fair, where the company was highlighting its YuMi collaborative robot. The company also confirmed pricing for YuMi and announced its first orders for this fully collaborative, dual-arm robot. ABB chief executive officer Ulrich Spiesshofer said customers were energised by the possibilities offered […]

By April 15, 2015 Read More →
ABB showcases welding and cutting robotics

ABB showcases welding and cutting robotics

ABB Robotics will be holding an open week between from 11-16 May 2015 demonstrating the latest developments in robotic automation for welding and cutting manufacturing processes. Taking place at ABB’s Milton Keynes site, the event is free to attend and is open to anyone interested in finding out more about the benefits of using robots […]

By March 16, 2015 Read More →
Robots for low volume processes

Robots for low volume processes

The benefits of robotic automation for mass production processes are well recognised and understood. Visit any modern automotive plant, for example, and you are likely to see rows of robots engaged in a broad range of activities, each playing their own specific role in production. Even in the UK, where the rate of robotic automation […]

By November 21, 2014 Read More →
ABB unveils the future of human-robot collaboration

ABB unveils the future of human-robot collaboration

ABB Robotics says its innovative, human-friendly dual arm robot with breakthrough functionality will unlock vast global additional automation potential in industry. The robot will be commercially launched on April 13, 2015, at the Hannover Messe in Germany, the world’s largest industrial technology fair. YuMi is a human-friendly, dual arm robot designed for a new era […]

By September 11, 2014 Read More →
Seminar explains benefits of robot automation to SMEs

Seminar explains benefits of robot automation to SMEs

ABB Robotics will be presenting a simple approach to introducing robot automation at a combined seminar and workshop event at its Milton Keynes offices on Wednesday 5th November. Aimed especially at UK SMEs, the event will provide a simple step-by-step guide to introducing robot automation to the factory floor. The seminar will be built around […]

By September 2, 2014 Read More →
New head for ABB’s UK robotics business

New head for ABB’s UK robotics business

Neil Ritchie has been appointed head of ABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion division in the UK, following the retirement of Chris Withey. The division encompasses ABB’s motors, generators, variable-speed drives, motion control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), power electronics and robotics businesses. “I am looking forward to this new challenge,” says Neil. “ABB’s portfolio in Discrete […]

By August 20, 2014 Read More →
ABB to exhibit IRB 460 robot at the PPMA Show

ABB to exhibit IRB 460 robot at the PPMA Show

Be sure to visit ABB’s stand (F42) at The PPMA Show. Exhibiting with packaging system specialist and ABB system integrator, RM Group UK, ABB will be showcasing key features of its IRB 460 robot, claimed by ABB to be the fastest palletising robot in the world. This robot takes the lead in ABB’s comprehensive palletising suite […]

By July 31, 2014 Read More →
ABB robots produce custom metal shapes for architects

ABB robots produce custom metal shapes for architects

London-based design consultancy RoboFold is using two ABB IRB6400 industrial robots to help architects and designers to explore new ways of bending and forming metal, opening up new possibilities for architectural and furniture design. More usually employed for cast cleaning and pre-machining in metal industry applications, the two IRB6400 robots are used by RoboFold to […]

By July 29, 2014 Read More →