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4 Ways Robots Deliver ROI to Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
Robots present a common conundrum for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). On the one hand, they can help smaller operations improve efficiencies and become more competitive within their industry. But are they worth the initial investment, time, resources, and risk to implement?According to the U.S. Census Bureau, SMMs (manufacturing organizations with under 500 employees) make up nearly 99% of all manufacturing organizations in the United States, yet they are often the least likely to t
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Oct 16th 2019
FAQs About the New Universal Robots UR16e
The newest collaborative robot from Universal robots is now available for order. Here are some quick FAQs to familiarize you with this new automation tool. Want to get even more familiar with collaborative robots? Join us for a live demo on October 16. Register here.Click here for UR16e Specs.Q: Why did Universal Robots develop the UR16e? A: The UR16e product seeks to expand what customers can do with collaborative robots
by introducing a high payload robot. The UR16e enables customer
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Sep 27th 2019
Universal Robots Cobot Helps Manufacturer Meet Quality Targets
At the horseshoe-shaped assembly line in Youngstown, Ohio, engine parts move like clockwork on a conveyor with 60-second takt time for each station.“It’s a fast-paced line; everything is just-in-time, just-in-sequence,” says Gary Bobalik, director of marketing at Comprehensive Logistics. The company is the leading logistics and contract manufacturing provider to two of North America’s largest automotive enterprises, operating suspension, powertrain and interior component sub-assembly lines.The l
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Jun 21st 2019
Automate Packing, Palletizing, and Sanding Applications
With these innovative tools,
manufacturers no longer need to invest in expensive and complicated
custom-designed solutions.Program and
install, as easy as 1-2-3Robotiq shook up the cobot industry with the release of our Adaptive
Grippers over 6 years ago. Now, with the addition of AirPick and EPick to the
Robotiq Gripper family, we've expanded our lineup of reliable, high-quality
grippers. AirPick and EPick give manufacturers full control over their
automation process:Easy to program Fast
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Apr 8th 2019
Collaborative Robots Offer Game Changing Benefits
Cobots from Universal Robots give companies access to all the benefits of advanced robotic automation, with none of the extra costs associated with traditional robot programming, set-up, and dedicated, shielded work cells. This makes robotic automation affordable for SMEs, small-batch production runs, and other setups where it would otherwise be too expensive. Easy ProgrammingPatented technology lets operators with no programming experience quickly set up and operate our cobots with in
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Sep 5th 2018