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A growing number of peripheral technologies are being made to compliment industrial and collaborative robots – such as Yaskawa’s Smart Series line of robots – that are specifically designed to dramatically simplify robot programming. Read More

A key benefit of easy-to-use and quick to deploy collaborative robots (cobots), like Yaskawa’s Smart Series, is having an off-the-shelf ecosystem of end-of-arm tools and accessories. From grippers to sensors, and vision systems to tool changers, there are a variety of robotic tools to facilitate successful collaborative applications. Read More

If you’re searching for an application where a robust ROI must be realized, look no further than press tending. Whether making automotive, appliance or agricultural components, press tending applications remain a prime target for many manufacturers looking to automate production. Read More

Where does one start when choosing a robotic gripper that can effectively provide position, force and speed control to a part for accomplishing a specific task? Read More

Robot systems are most profitable for facilities that produce a high mix of pallet types at a high volume, or over multiple shifts. Systems can assemble about one pallet per minute (480 per shift). Fixed machinery still makes the most sense when producing high volumes of the same pallet type and size. The biggest ROI benefits come from the robotic system's ability to produce a variety of pallet types with minimal down time due to changeover. Read More