Gary Mintchell

MARCH 19, 2024

MODEX is a material handling show, so it’s not surprising that robotics of various kinds should take a featured place. I have to say that ever since I was introduced to robots in 1984 that Schneider Electric is not a name that pops easily to mind when I think of the market segment. I’ve written about several lately.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 28, 2025

Images: Boeing Aerostructures Australia Australias aerospace industry is evolving through innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation. And now, the Australian industrys revival and return to aircraft design and manufacturing of complete aircraft, namely the military collaborative combat system, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Programming the TruArc welding cobot is easy. More welding production can be achieved with the same number of available hands, and employees can be cross trained to tackle different fabrication steps in a much shorter timeframe without a complicated apprenticeship. TRUMPF’s TruArc Weld 1000.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The UR20 collaborative robot arm with its increased payload (25 kg) demoed at the China International Industry Fair. Credit: Universal Robots Universal Robots is increasing the payload capacities of its UR20 and UR30 collaborative robot arms by 5 kg each. reach, weight of 63.5 and weight of 64 kg (141.1

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2024

Universal Robots provides cobots for applications including palletizing, welding, machine tending, assembly, dispensing, finishing, and material handling. Source: Universal Robots In 2017, only 2.8% Source: Universal Robots In 2017, only 2.8% Latest cobot product announcements 1. Register now and save.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This is where cobots come in. Today there are several types of cobot (collaborative robot): mobile individual workstations or fully enclosed one or two-station solutions. A diverse range of technical equipment is available, including robot tracks, turn/tilt positioners, automatic extraction systems, and safety doors.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 6, 2024

FANUC’s CRX-10iA/L Paint collaborative robot is programmed with the company’s CRX Tablet Teach Pendant. Credit: FANUC America FANUC America unveiled its CRX-10iA/L painting collaborative robot this week. Companies that paint, powder coat, or gel coat can benefit from the ex-proof robots, FANUC said.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Welding automation firsts and user-friendly programming make collaborating with welding robots and cobots more accessible and efficient, successfully carrying out processes that traditionally required highly skilled operators. The Miller Auto DeltaWeld System is a MIG/flux-cored, pulsed-capable power source designed for cobots.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 13, 2023

Universal Robots (UR) recently shared its predictions on automation trends for 2023 that would impact manufacturers going forward. In a press statement released by the company, it noted that turnkey robotic solutions, complete with all hardware, software, sensors and interfaces, will be powerful automation drivers in 2023. “In

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 20, 2024

At Automate they showed new electric actuators, an I/O platform, and an AI worker collaboration tool. AI worker collaboration training package At the show, Festo demonstrates a UR3e cobot equipped with an AI-powered camera capable of gesture recognition. The cobot will be handing out individually wrapped hard candy.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Automation, robotics and collaborative robots (also known as cobots) have the power to change the way the welding and manufacturing industries work. trillion boost to Australia’s national income by 2030 from productivity gains. In Japan, the ‘New Robot Strategy’ aims to make the country the world ?s

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

To stay ahead, they must improve operational efficiency, optimise resources and meet increasingly demanding customer expectations, all while maintaining high product quality and tight delivery timelines. Boosting productivity, streamlining operations Industry 4.0 technologies.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

An entire ecosystem built around collaborative robots. And today, November 29, I sat in on a press conference announcing Universal Robots newest product—the UR30 collaborative robot (cobot) with a 30 kg payload capacity. Why develop a new product? Odessa, Denmark? Weighing only 63.5

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 16, 2024

The main theme of Automate derives from its genesis of the Robot Show, Vision Show, and Motion Show. So mostly we see the evolution of robotics. Kawasaki Kawasaki Robotics offered a first look at its new family of collaborative robots (cobots) at Automate 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 11, 2025

The humanoid robot market could experience a boom, with projections indicating a substantial and sustained increase over the next decade. Source: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Industrial robots have become indispensable in modern manufacturing, performing tasks with precision, speed, and efficiency. billion U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 2, 2025

Chang Robotics has worked with Kodiak Technologies on what it said is the most powerful electric snow-removal vehicle developed to date. Source: Matthew Chang, via X After accomplishments including doubling its workforce in 2024, Chang Robotics this week announced its strategic roadmap for 2025. expansion despite economic headwinds.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Powered by AI, robotics, digital twin technology, and additive manufacturing, the machine industry has evolved into a diverse ecosystem of interconnected players, including machine manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, and technology providers. technologies with agility and focus.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Cobots (collaborative robots) have swept the industrial world. Seventeen years after it was founded by three visionary young researchers in a basement, Universal Robots has just reached a 1,000-employee milestone. You can subscribe to the newsletter here or get the RSS feed for your reader.].

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Background A revolution in collaborative robots (cobots) promises to change how assistive care is delivered to the elderly, how people interact with their work environment and even how surgeons perform heart surgery. RLS d.o.o. , RLS d.o.o. , Such operational tasks can lead to a torque overload condition (over-torque).

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 1, 2024

March 2024 was a non-stop month for the robotics industry. From events such as MODEX and GTC to exciting new deployments and product launches, there was no shortage of news to cover. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report this past month. Read More 8. Read More 7. Read More 6. has raised $3.5 Read More 5.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Collaborative robot maker Doosan Robotics Inc. yesterday unveiled two new products at CES in Las Vegas. The company said its new Dart-Suite software and Otto Matic palletizing system add versatility and ease of use to its cobot line. How Doosan’s Dart Suite ecosystem works.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 23, 2024

Image: Novarc Technologies Novarc Technologies, a full-stack robotics company specialising in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI systems for robotic welding applications, aims to address the shortage in welders with their autonomous SWR cobots.

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E&T

JUNE 30, 2023

Digital innovation has accelerated significantly in the past few decades, with emerging technologies such as robotics, generative AI and intelligent automation creating new opportunities for driving efficiencies and innovation. Robotics-oriented production processes are most obvious in factories and manufacturing facilities.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

COMMENT – Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia We have reached a juncture that poses a threat to our national economic growth and productivity with major infrastructure projects already at risk of delays due to a lack of skilled workers. trillion boost to the Australian economy by 2030 through productivity gains.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

It’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months while looking ahead at what 2024 has in store for the world of robotics. But how will these trends impact robotics and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year? I look forward to seeing the benefits of machine learning reach more manufacturers in 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 21, 2024

Hirebotics says that thanks to the Miller Auto DeltaWeld, its Cobot Welder System is future-proof, easy to use, and ready to boost fabrication productivity immediately upon installation. Hirebotics LLC today said its Cobot Welder now includes support for Miller Auto DeltaWeld for an even more streamlined user experience.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company integrated 10 collaborative robots from Universal Robots using only internal resources. This formula made it possible for SEAT to keep know-how on cobot configuration in-house, eliminating extra programming and maintenance costs. UR collaborative robots at SEAT Componentes.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 17, 2024

Søren Elmer Kristensen, CEO of Odense Robotics, greets global delegates at R-24. Credit: Eugene Demaitre ODENSE, Denmark — Last week, the R-24 conference for robots, automation, and drones demonstrated why the city of about 206,000 residents is one of the most vibrant for technology in Europe and the world.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 23, 2024

Universal Robots, along with other cobot manufacturers, cobots can now use SRCI, a standard interface between PLCs and robots. Source: Universal Robots Just before Hanover Messe, Siemens announced its cooperation with two collaborative robot vendors, UR and JAKA. There are two main ways of doing this.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

” Products offered in Vention Marketplace are either designed and manufactured by Vention or curated and certified by the company for plug-and-play compatibility. The number of partners providing compatible components in the marketplace has recently doubled, with 200+ partner products now offered.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

Realtime Robotics demonstrates a multi-robot workcell during Mitsubishi Electric’s visit. Credit: Eugene Demaitre BOSTON — As factories and warehouses look to automate more of their operations, they need confidence that multiple robots can conduct complex tasks repeatedly, reliably, and safely.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

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. I heard that there were more than 100,000 people who also toured the trade show floors.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

igus relies on AI-supported low-cost robotics, smart maintenance, and AI-based online tools like the igusGO app to get customer applications ready for Industry 4.0. The company said it designed its latest sensor technologies “to streamline maintenance and optimize production processes for the lubrication-free industry of tomorrow.”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 20, 2023

This is particularly true when it comes to ensuring efficient production while balancing skilled labor shortages. Industry suppliers continue to respond to those needs by developing the next iterations of cobots, robots, automated in-process inspection systems, digital transformation — the list goes on.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with BOC’s Peter Kuebler to explore the intersection of robots, cobots, welding technologies, and providing the gases essential to their proper functioning. You might wonder what cobots and robotics have to do with gases,” Kuebler told Manufacturers’ Monthly.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

launched its new Electroflux Series, a line of motors designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern robotics and advanced mechanical applications. Robots often operate in extreme environments, and the Electroflux Series is designed for demanding applications like bomb and explosive disposal, and submersible ROVs.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 9, 2022

One of the great benefits of Industry 5.0 is that it provides the means for robots to help humans work better and faster than ever before. The inherent capabilities of cobots allow them to be assigned to multiple applications and be moved around the facility for different jobs at various times of the day.

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