Robot Setup Gets Automated
Automation World
JANUARY 31, 2023
OnRobot’s D:Ploy hardware and software is now available to automate the process of integrating robots into palletizing, CNC machine tending, packaging, and pick-and-place applications.
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Cobot Trend: Machine Tending
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
As seen in two applications from Robotiq and Versabuilt using Universal Robots’ cobots, machine tending applications are becoming a key aspect of collaborative robot use in industry—especially in high mix, low-volume manufacturing.
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New Opportunities for Motion Control
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
I tend to like the research coming from Interact Analysis. She continues, “This has been affecting sales of industrial automation components to machine builders (OEMs), including motion control products. Their methodology appears to be more rigorous than others that come my way.
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MC600 combines UR cobot with MiR base for mobile manipulation
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
By integrating the ‘legs’ of a mobile robot with the ‘arms’ of a cobot, the MC600 addresses multiple automation workflow challenges such as palletizing and machine tending with one system,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of Mobile Industrial Robots ( MiR ). The proposed standard describes an example apparatus for testing.
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Teradyne Robotics to Debut AI Accelerator-Powered Solutions
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 18, 2025
This news expands AI-powered applications. The unveiling represents the first public demonstration of the AI Accelerator in commercially viable applications. T-Robotics – GenAI Driven Programming: Demonstrating a UR5e cobot with LLM-driven CNC machine tending. Many are based on Universal Robotics technology.
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SICK’s End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS) for Universal Robots excites distributors with possibilities for human-robot collaboration
i4.0 today
APRIL 4, 2025
Bringing together SICKs sensor expertise with the worlds largest cobot vendor for seamless teamwork, distributors predict it will generate new sales opportunities and applications. It’s a good product and a good solution and I can’t wait to start looking at applications for it.
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Cobot Conference and Tradeshow
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Event Highlights: Hands-On Demonstrations: Attendees can explore 30+ different cobot-powered solutions for applications such as welding, quality inspection, material handling, machine tending, assembly, painting, and palletizing. The hands-on demos are presented by UR and its UR+ ecosystem partners including A.I
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Flexxbotics updates FlexxCORE to help robotic companies scale production
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 26, 2025
The company said the new release delivers more powerful capabilities for machine tending, quality control, and robotic production. FlexCORE does this by enabling both industrial and collaborative robots to run multiple machines with multiple operations for multiple part SKUs, said Flexxbotics. Register now so you don't miss out!
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Deep Learning-Based Part Detection for Machine Tending Cobots
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 30, 2024
UR leaps on the AI bandwagon at IMTS announcing an AI-powered machine tending solution. By adding high-performance compute hardware to our control systems and investing in targeted software upgrades, we’re establishing UR as the preferred robotics platform for developing and deploying AI applications.”
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New SWIFTI industrial cobot delivers speed, accuracy, and safety
Design World
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Combining speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11 kg, the SWIFTI CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product-handling applications – from machine tending and palletizing to… The post New SWIFTI industrial cobot delivers speed, accuracy, and safety appeared first on Design World.
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KUKA’s Manufacturing Automation Tech Day highlights innovative solutions for industry challenges
Automation Mag
MARCH 17, 2025
Developed for manufacturers across the Midwest and Southern Ontario challenged by labor shortages and increased production goals, KUKAs interactive curriculum featured autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated machine tool solutions and welding robotics. The KR FORTEC is suitable for a wide range of applications.
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FANUC America launches Cobot and Go web tool for collaborative robot solutions
Automation Mag
APRIL 8, 2025
Currently available standardized solutions meet a variety of application needs, including palletizing, machine tending, welding and inspection, among others. The CRX line of cobots are available in payloads up to 30 kg with a reach of up to 1889 mm, with models specific to painting as well as food-grade cobots available.
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Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion– Rachel Luczak
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Rachel Luczak, Application Engineer, B&R Industrial Automation Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Milwaukee School of Engineering I am an Application Engineer working in the Milwaukee Office for B&R Industrial Automation.
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Kawasaki Unveils Several New Robotics Products at IMTS 24
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Named after the popular open-source Arduino platform and development partner ASTOR, Astorino leverages Kawasaki Robotics’ extensive technology expertise, including hardware, firmware, control system, application software and training. The platform also supplies STL files so students can rapidly print 3D replacement parts for 99% of the robot.
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Mitsubishi Electric releases pre-engineered ARIA robotic workcell
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 10, 2024
Mitsubishi’s ARIA standard (left) and machine tool tending base (right). “ARIA is fully configurable and mobile, making it an ideal solution to tackle multiple applications within a given facility.” The company offers two base options for the system — standard and machine tool bases.
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ABB launches new industrial collaborative robot
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Combining “class-leading” speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11 kg, the Swifti CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications – from machine tending and […].
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ABB Adds Power, Speed to Cobot Line
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 23, 2023
Just as I thought robotics was a pretty stagnant market, cobots arrived to bring automation to applications previously too small for the size and expense of industrial robots. With protection against dust and moisture (up to IP67), it can also be used in demanding environments, making it ideal for machine tending applications.
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Universal Robots Cobot Awareness and 2022 Results
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 31, 2023
We are going to continue seeing phenomenal growth within complete robotic systems for applications such as welding, palletizing and machine tending, propelled by UR partners creating full solutions powered by our collaborative robot arms.” A significant share of new cobot-powered turnkey systems now handle welding applications.
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Ruland Manufacturing taps Flexxbotics for robotic machine tending
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Ruland Manufacturing has chosen Flexxbotics FlexxCORE technology for its robotic machine tending needs. The machine-tending system from Flexxbotics enables Ruland’s collaborative robots from Universal Robots to communicate directly with its FANUC RoboDrill machinery and Renishaw inspection probes.
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OnRobot Announces New Grippers and D:Ploy Collaboration
Automation World
JUNE 21, 2024
Two new electrical grippers for heavy-duty, collaborative robot applications were announced at Automate 2024 in addition to the new AutoPilot machine tending software for D:Ploy developed with Ellison Technologies.
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OnRobot releases two electric grippers for heavy payload cobots
Robotics Business Review
MAY 10, 2024
“As cobots grow more powerful, OnRobot customers are scaling up their collaborative applications,” stated Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO of OnRobot. and industrial robot arms are being deployed in collaborative applications, observed OnRobot. and industrial robot arms are being deployed in collaborative applications, observed OnRobot.
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OnRobot Unveils Electric Grippers for Heavy-duty Cobot Applications
Control.com
MAY 8, 2024
OnRobot has launched two new electric grippers capable of handling high-payload applications and partnered with Ellison Technologies to power a CNC machine-tending solution.
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New Mobile Collaborative Robot Combines High-Payload Autonomous Mobility and Precision Robotics Arm
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Building on the success of the smaller MC250, the MC600 offers a powerful comprehensive system for handling heavier items and automating tasks such as palletizing, box handling and machine tending.
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Cobot tooling kits from Destaco made for gripping, machine tending applications
The Fabricator
APRIL 14, 2023
Destaco has announced the availability of cobot tooling for applications employing small payload robots or cobots.
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Robots: Doing More With Less Floorspace
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Tending, warehouse and secondary operations all see improvement from implementation of these robots, reducing costs and improving profits per square foot. Tending Operations Deploying robots for machine tending often improves throughput and operational safety while maximizing overall equipment effectiveness.
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30 kg Collaborative Robot Unveiled and Ready for Sale
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Central western Ohio had several companies that manufactured special tube-bending machines. This smaller size allows it to adapt to more application areas. A structural benefit comes from the smaller size leading to a more rigid structure allowing it to hold its arm steady in high-torque screw driving applications.
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CNC machine tending, now with accessible robotics for rapid R&D prototyping and specialty manufacturing runs
Robotics Business Review
MAY 1, 2024
based, employee-owned firm has a global customer base for its broad CNC machine and tooling lines. The phrase describes fully automating production runs of machined goods, so no one is needed to oversee the CNCs producing them. What sets Tormach’s machines and tooling portfolio apart from what other companies offer?
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3D Printing Accelerates R&D Process For Prototyping Molds
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
A typical prototype mold takes three to seven days for the company to machine out of steel. Deep ribs and small details require small cutters that are often difficult to machine. Solution: Axtra3D’s Lumia X1 machine pairs with extra-strong materials and can quickly print molds for fast prototyping.
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Application of Use Cases in Process Manufacturing - Digital Twin vs. Machine Learning / AI
Quantis
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Ideally, all machines run trouble-free. Malfunctions, worn out spare parts, missing components that throttle the performance of the machines, or in the worst case bring them to a standstill. Does one now create a digital twin of the plant, or does one make use of machine learning, or algorithms to detect faults using AI.
coboworx raises $12M to make robotics more accessible
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 17, 2024
coboworx offers robotic solutions for machine tending and palletizing. The company currently offers systems for palletizing and machine tending applications. The company says future developments will include applications for welding, packaging, and material flow in intralogistics. million (about $12.2
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KUKA Educates More than 200 at Manufacturing Automation Tech Day
Fabricating & Metal Work
MARCH 20, 2025
Developed for manufacturers across the Midwest and Southern Ontario challenged by labor shortages and increased production goals, KUKAs interactive curriculum featured autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated machine tool solutions and welding robotics. The KR FORTEC is suitable for a wide range of applications.
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Universal Robots shares automation trends predictions for 2023
Automation Mag
JANUARY 13, 2023
“In 2023, cobot automation will become more sophisticated yet more straightforward to use,” predicts Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development and strategic marketing at UR. “We A significant share of new cobot-powered turnkey systems now handle welding applications, according to UR.
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4 Lessons Your Shop Will Take Away From TASC
Modern Machine Shop
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Shops are increasingly interested in automation as a solution to labor shortages or as a way to increase revenue through lights-out machining. Automation isn’t just for machine tending. This cobot is part of Siemens ’ Smart Factory Showcase at LIFT in Detroit, which attendees at TASC will have the chance to visit.
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Kawasaki Robotics at IMTS: Smart Manufacturing Meets Human Ingenuity
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 12, 2022
This includes supporting future-forward technologies such as AI and machine learning, which allow advanced users to leverage unlimited external computing power. The Future of Smart Machines: See firsthand why startups love Kawasaki’s KRNX API plugin for advanced automation.
Flexxbotics enables connectivity with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving equipment
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 17, 2024
Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. Connecting robotic machine tending with our FOBA laser-marking solution using Flexxbotics provides an even greater return on investment,” stated Jeffrey A.
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Tech Tuesdays: Sorbothane marks 40 years of shock and vibration innovation
Design World
JULY 26, 2022
We also cover Sorbothane material’s properties, the company’s new standard products (launching this fall), and how its online Design Guide Calculators can support your application. This proprietary material is ideal for engineering design applications that require shock absorption, vibration isolation, and acoustic damping.
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Three Key Factors For Stabilizing a Grinding Operation
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Norton | Saint-Gobain Senior Application Engineer Taqwa Gilani points to both MRR and its width-normalized form, MRR′, as key indicators of grinding operation productivity. Machine deflection and vibration are also closely linked to applications with high grinding forces and low machine stiffness.
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Yaskawa exhibits robots for welding, materials handling, and bin picking
Robotics Business Review
MAY 17, 2024
They included collaborative and industrial robots, as well as workcells for applications such as welding and palletizing. provides systems for applications including assembly, coating, dispensing, materials handling, material cutting and removal, packaging, and clinical laboratory specimen processing. touted its 4.7 (out
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IMTS / Hannover Messe Chicago Recap
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
OnRobot — OnRobot Previews D:PLOY for Machine Tending at IMTS. D:PLOY automatically discovers and configures all the components in a robotic cell – including any leading collaborative or light industrial robot arm and tools – while also integrating external I/O from sensors and machines. Click for more information.
JIMTOF 2024 Report: EVs, AI and Autonomous Robots Abound
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 7, 2025
The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) was held November 5-10, 2024 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center. Photos provided by Modern Machine Shop. Examples of both were on display at the 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF), held November 5 through 10, 2024 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.
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Standard Bots acquires READY Robotics’ IP to advance AI for robot training
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The New York-based company and founding partner of the New York Robotics Network said it plans to market READY’s application programming interface (API) with its own training software. StandardOS provides developers and AI researchers with tools for building applications, integrations, and more. Imagine a robot unloading a UPS truck.
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2024 Review: Jorgensen Showcased Breakthrough Products and Spotlighted Partnerships
Fabricating & Metal Work
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions FlexForce high-pressure coolant system for through-spindle coolant system (TSC) applications. In addition to manufacturing a robust line of standard industrial parts washers, polishers and deburring machines, the companies also offer custom solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
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Choosing Optimal Superabrasive Grains and Coatings
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Matching applications to their optimal superabrasive grinding wheels can reap dividends through improved part quality and throughput, making deep knowledge of grain, bond and coating properties vital for grinding machine users. Likewise, the most expensive diamond or CBN wheel may not be the ideal choice for an application.
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Delta Showcasing D-Bot, its Collaborative Robot, at Mecspe 2025
i4.0 today
MARCH 5, 2025
Designed for high-speed and precise operations, the D-Bot achieves movement speeds of up to 200 degrees per second, with an accuracy of 0.02mm, ensuring optimal performance in various industrial applications. The D-Bot includes advanced safety features compliant with Pld Cat.
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