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Mitsubishi Electric highlights robot zonal safety

The Drives & Controls exhibition ran with a robot theme for 2016, which suited Mitsubishi Electric down to the ground as the company’s range of extremely dextrous robots was out in force at the show. Demonstrating various high-speed pick and place applications within confined spaces, MELFA robots from Mitsubishi Electric showed how repeat tasks could […]

Industrial robot sales increase 8% to new record
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Industrial robot sales increase 8% to new record

In 2015 the number of industrial robots sold worldwide surpassed the 240,000 unit mark for the first time. This corresponds to global year-on-year growth of 8%. The greatest demand was again registered by the automotive industry. In a comparison of global markets, China continues to exhibit the highest demand for industrial robots, with sales rising […]

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Omron launches new series of industrial robots
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Omron launches new series of industrial robots

Omron has launched a new series of 49 industrial robots in 39 countries around the world. Developed by Omron Adept Technologies, the robots have been integrated with Omron’s family of sensors, safety components and NX/NJ series machine automation controllers to simplify the introduction of robots in a production environment. The launch covers three robot families […]

RA Rodriguez highlights flexible, inexpensive robots
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RA Rodriguez highlights flexible, inexpensive robots

Manufacturers can often see the value of robot-assisted production but are concerned about the cost; not only of the robot itself but also its programming.  A Universal Robot (UR) from RA Rodriguez is proving a good choice for anyone in this dilemma. It is affordable, adaptable and very easy to program so it can be […]

Comau Racer3 is product of the year in Poland
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Comau Racer3 is product of the year in Poland

Comau’s Racer3 won the ‘Product of the Year’ award in the category ‘Industrial Robots’ during the thirteenth edition of the contest organised by Control Engineering Poland with the aim to reward the best technology and innovations. The award, presented during the 4.0 Industry Conference held in Warsaw, was preceded by two voting phases for a […]

TM Robotics offers intelligent box-opening device
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TM Robotics offers intelligent box-opening device

TM Robotics has partnered with Cornerstone Automation Systems (CASI) to sell an intelligent box-opening device (IBOD) that combines the reliability of TM Robotics’ Toshiba Machine robots with the ingenuity of CASI’s intelligent box-opening software. According to TM Robotics, current box-opening options available on the market have limitations. Line workers run the risk of severe hand […]

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RA Rodriguez sets up RARUK Automation
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RA Rodriguez sets up RARUK Automation

Since 2011, RA Rodriguez has been steadily adding automation products to its portfolio and what a success story it has been. Sales have increased year on year as UK manufacturers seek to enhance their global competitiveness through automation. Indeed, consistent growth has now prompted the Letchworth-based company to strategically separate this division of its company. […]

Comau brings Racer robots to MACH 2016
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Comau brings Racer robots to MACH 2016

Comau will be exhibiting its range of Racer robots at MACH 2016, describing it as a world-class robot that doesn’t skimp on style. The company claims the Racer3 and Racer 999 Safe offer unmatched pace and movement fluidity, and says that Racer robots deliver optimal efficiency and technological excellence wrapped up in a sharp new […]

AUTOMATICA offers forum for startup companies
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AUTOMATICA offers forum for startup companies

STARTUP WORLD – part of the AUTOMATICA 2016 trade fair in Munich, Germany – will offer thriving startup companies active in industry automation and service robotics the opportunity to present at a leading international exhibition. Startups are at the centre of technological innovation. Their developments improve existing products, and also drive the formation of entirely […]

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Bosch Rexroth publishes adaptive welding white paper
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Bosch Rexroth publishes adaptive welding white paper

Over reliance on traditional welding and inspection techniques is harming productivity and consistency, according to a new white paper. Adapt and change – How adaptive control of resistance welding can cut production costs and improve product quality reveals that while welding is becoming increasingly automated, lack of adoption of new welding technology is holding industry back. […]