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Taking robotic welding to a new level, collaborative workcells that can be moved throughout the shop floor, as needed, are helping manufacturers deal with tough challenges. From improved floorspace utilization and part optimization to cultivating a more stable workforce, the benefits of flexible cobots are clear. These pre-engineered systems are ideal for replacing or supplementing manual welding. Read More

Once a technology imagined and used for Fortune 500 companies with big assembly lines, robotic automation is now a necessity for most small, medium and large businesses alike to keep competitive. Simple to justify for large quantity runs for automotive and consumer products in the past, today’s cost-effective robots and automation systems are tackling tough jobs for a wide range of applications in nearly every industry. Read More

With any industrial robot application, adhering to the applicable industry and OSHA safety standards is critical to ensuring the safety of anyone that may interact with it intentionally or unintentionally. This involves performing a task-based risk assessment, ensuring that the prescribed risk reduction measures are correctly chosen through verification, and then tested to ensure that they work as designed by validation. Read More

The voice of the customer is one of the most important assets Yaskawa Motoman possesses for improving its automation products and services. The insights gained by our experts provide the essential building blocks needed to make important software updates and share helpful tips for your automation success. That said, the following information is optimizing operations for an increasing number of Yaskawa robot users. Read More

Robotic automation is making a transformative impact in the industrial landscape. With that in mind, one of the most popular questions we hear is, “Where should I add robotic automation to my production space?” While many factors, including a plant review with an experienced robot supplier or integrator, will help determine the answer to this, there are several applications first-time robot users may want to consider. Read More