Automation: New Accessories for Cobots
A vertical seventh axis and abrasive sander attachment for UR cobots.
At the Automate 2019 show in Chicago last month, Universal Robots showed off a number of new accessories for its UR collaborative robots (cobots). These accessories are part of the company’s UR+ “ecosystem” of pre-approved compatible add-ons.
One example was the LiftKit from SKF Motion Technologies, which adds a seventh axis to the UR articulated arm with a vertical positioning system via telescoping pillar. It comes with its own controller and a UR+ software plugin.
Another new accessory was the line of robotic sanders that come in a UR+ kit with vacuum-ready pneumatic sanders, robot mount, and a solenoid enabling robot operation. According to UR, it demonstrates cobots’ under-appreciated capability for automating secondary operations.
Related Content
-
Scaling New Heights With Vertical Integration
Eden Manufacturing was founded on a vision of vertical integration, adding advanced injection molding capabilities to a base of precision moldmaking and more recently bringing Swiss-type machining capabilities in-house.
-
Conair: Going All In on AI
Conveying with Optimizer, Conair’s new AI-based conveying technology stands to be a true game changer for plastics processors.
-
NPE2024 Wrap-Up: Sustainability Dominates Show Floor News
Across all process types, sustainability was a big theme at NPE2024. But there was plenty to see in automation and artificial intelligence as well.
