Automation
New Cobot Has More Reach, Greater Payload, Same Footprint
Universal Robots says the UR30 cobot has a 30-kg payload and 1,300-mm reach with a 245-mm-diameter footprint.
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Choosing the Right Projects to Automate
What are the strategies and upfront work that go into identifying production problems that could benefit from an automation solution?
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LSR Advances in Dispensing, Tooling and Automation
At Fakuma 2023, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s LSR injection molding machines showcased advances from itself and partners Reinhardt-Technik, Rico and Sepro.
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Servo-Driven Sprue Picker
Wittmann says switching to a servodrive for the WX90 sprue picker results in faster movements, more controlled axes and reduced energy consumption.
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Fakuma 2023: Sepro Introduces Its Fastest Top-Entry Robot, Integrative Controller
The concept ThundeRbot enters and exits the mold with parts in 0.79 second, while the Sepro Visual+ controls all the peripheral equipment in the show cell.
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Compact, Affordable Robotic Palletizer for FHPC Bottles
Sidel introduces high palletizing performance in a compact, affordable package for food, home and personal care bottles.
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‘Contactless’ Accumulator Is Gentle to Superthin PET Bottles
Sidel’s Gebo AQFlex protects ultralight PET water bottles from dents at Suntory Japan.
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Fakuma 2023: Sprue Picking Without Cycle-Time Hit
Boy and igus collaborate on sprue picker that removes sprue outside of the platens, eliminating impact on cycle time.
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Engel Boosts Automation Production Capabilities in North America
The Austrian company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the expansion of its North American Automation Center in York, Penn., featuring 15,000-ft2 of production, office and logistics space.
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