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Lights-Out Operation Increases Productivity

24/7 Machine tending solutions

Cobots are defined by their affordability, flexibility, and ease-of-use—traits that are critical for new lights-out applications. CNC machine tending with our Universal Robot is designed for continuous operation enabling simple "lights-out" operation, 24/7

 

We can help you establish an operator-less second or third shift using a collaborative robot to automate your CNC mill and lathes with a standard machine tending solution within days.

Universal Robot's collaborative robots with an adaptive gripper can handle multiple part sizes and allows you to increase capacity without making the significant investment in an additional CNC machine.


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Is Robotic Bin Picking Right For You?

10 Questions to ask before choosing robot bin picking

Until recently, bin picking has been a complex proposition. Bin picking applications traditionally required complex sensing systems, detailed models of the environment, and real-time collision-free path planning algorithms. This meant that bin picking robots were expensive and complicated to deploy.

 

Now, these barriers have been significantly reduced. It is now easier than ever to add a bin picking application to your setup.

 

The question is no longer "Can I do bin picking?" (you can). The question now is "Is bin picking the right choice for me right now?". If you're considering robotic bin picking, the only thing you need to do now is to get clear on your reasons for choosing bin picking.


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Lifting More With Less

Piab's new piCOBOT®L vacuum pump unit

The piCOBOT®L is designed to work with small industrial robots and cobots, its high payload combined with a low building height enables maximum capacity usage.


With its lifting capability of up to 35 lb, it offers a significantly higher vacuum performance, enabling fast movement when lifting heavier items for high productivity in packaging and palletizing, part assembly or machine tending. It consists of a scalable vacuum pump unit and an optional gripper unit.


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GOT SIMPLE Series New 12.1" HMI

Affordable, widescreen Graphic Operator Terminal

The GOT SIMPLE Series provides an operator interface for systems that require cost-effective performance. The GS Series’ built-in functionality provides a platform that enhances other Mitsubishi Electric components in the system with monitor tools, backup/restore of programs, and data transfer functions.


The new GS25 offers a 12.1 inch WXGA with easy-to-read screen and two built-in Ethernet ports. Highly integrated drive control connectivity enables quick startup, commissioning, and maintenance for drives.


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