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Universal Robots updates M8 connector on e-Series cobots

Robotics Business Review

It said the planned implementation will take effect in production cobots by the end of the first quarter of 2024. Over his 25-plus-year career, Kumar has scaled businesses at major multinationals including General Motors, General Electric, and Honeywell. The connecter was changed from a male version to a female version.

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Ubiros Gentle grippers go all electric for reliability, flexibility

Robotics Business Review

Electric end-of-arm tooling ( EOAT ) removes the need for tubes, valves, and compressors, he said. It’s able to collect temperature data from inside the gripper, plus cycle counts and electric current to build models to predict failures. Our electrical micro-controller is partly a system for force control and partly sensing.

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Refinements to Workholding Products Boost Performance and Save Money

Fabricating & Metal Work

DESTACO’s 503-MLBR and 533-LBR models feature patented Toggle Lock Plus system. The 503-MLBR and 533-LBR models are extensions of the 503-MLB and 533-LB vertical toggle-lock clamps with the new versions featuring the patented Toggle Lock Plus system. Pipe Beveler End Prep Tools Handle Highly Alloyed Small Tubes. www.destaco.com.

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New Tool-changing Options Deliver Accuracy and Safety for Users

Fabricating & Metal Work

ATI Industrial Automation offers the QC-7, a feature-packed solution for automatic exchange of end-effectors, as well as the CV14 Safety and Control Module. ATI’s QC-7 Robotic Tool Changer features a low stack height and mounts directly to ISO 9409-1-31.5-4-M5 4-M5 robot wrists. ATI’s QC-7 Robotic Tool Changer. www.ati-ia.com.

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Sanding Cobots Change Minds ?and ?Lives

Fabricating & Metal Work

On top of that, if someone shows an aptitude for sanding, they often get promoted into even more skilled positions, with the end result that companies are constantly trying to fill those types of roles.” Plus, I won’t be leaning over for the next 10 years sanding stuff.’ The pain is felt on companies’ bottom lines too.

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Quick and Adaptable Robotic Tool Changers Provide a More Agile Production Process

Fabricating & Metal Work

The compatibility and ease of use of tool changers with various robotic tools and end-effectors contributes to versatility in the production process, while at the same time reducing errors and keeping your operators safe. Mounted to the end of the robot arm, the TKX changer is able to remove a variety of different tools from a rack.

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Suhner to Unveil New Robotic Electric Force Compliance System at AUTOMATE

Fabricating & Metal Work

As with any end-of-arm tooling, the EFC-02 connects a grinding machine – angle grinders, orbital sanders, angle polishers, straight grinders and others – to the robot. One stop for a custom, end-to-end solution EFC-02 – Suhner’s Electric Force Compliance System. The EFC-02 even lets users know when maintenance is needed.