Largest ABB robot ever 25% faster than high-payload arms
ABB now sells its highest-payload multipurpose industrial robot ever — the largest ABB robot ever — the IRB 8700. The robot has a reach of 3.5 meters and is capable of handling a payload of up to 800...
View ArticleABB introduces its first line of SCARA robots
ABB’s IRB 910SC. ABB has introduced the IRB 910SC, its first ever line of SCARA (Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm) robots. The latest addition to the ABB small robot portfolio, the IRB 910SC...
View ArticleABB Robotics introduces convenient classroom-quality learning with online...
ABB Robotics has introduced IRC5 Operations Web Based Training (US519) — an online, interactive training course that will teach students how to operate a robot using the ABB FlexPendant and the IRC5...
View ArticleTop trends, new markets for industrial robots
We spoke with several robot manufacturers to get their thoughts on where the industry is headed and what new things to watch for. Where we’ve been Over the past several years, there’s been a trend of...
View ArticleABB to feature two YuMi collaborative robot demos in Boston
ABB Robotics will feature two YuMi collaborative robot demos at the 2016 Vision Show … … May 3 through 5 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston — at Booth #303. Sponsored by the Automated Imaging...
View ArticleABB expands collaborative portfolio
ABB Robotics announces the launch of SafeMove2, the latest generation of its safety certified robot monitoring software. SafeMove2 delivers greater flexibility, space savings and cutting edge...
View ArticleABB introduces the IRB 1660ID
The most versatile robot in the mid-size class will allow end-users to increase productivity and quality, with reduced cycle times. ABB Robotics has introduced the IRB 1660ID, its latest compact robot...
View ArticleHouse of Design and KEEN develop innovative robotic cell
The UNEEK Robotic Cell, on display at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, weaves the interlocking cords of the shoe’s upper portion. House of Design, LLC, has collaborated with outdoor and...
View ArticleABB introduces the IRB 1200 Foundry Plus 2
ABB Robotics today unveiled its latest foundry robot for material handling and machine tending, the IRB 1200 Foundry Plus 2. The smallest foundry robot in its class, this compact robot can increase...
View ArticleABB collaborative robots with SafeMove2 now smaller — See at Automate 2017
ABB Robotics today announced that SafeMove2 is now also available for IRB 1200 — the smallest ABB robot to feature its leading edge advanced safety-certified monitoring and control software. SafeMove2...
View ArticleABB RobotStudio — Software optimizes robot setups (with videos)
On display from ABB at the recent Automate 2017 was the company’s RobotStudio 6.05 — an offline programming tool for the setup of robots. With it, designers can visualize and confirm layouts before...
View ArticleFilling a need… or feeding a diversion
Today’s robotics industry could use some strategic guidance, particularly in the area of healthcare. By Frank Tobe, Editor and Publisher, The Robot Report It is clear to me that the next big markets...
View Article2012 Robo-Stox Wrap-up
By Frank Tobe, Editor and Publisher, The Robot Report If an enterprising firm set up a mutual fund reflecting the worldwide robotics industry, they might choose to separate their picks into three...
View ArticleAutomate and ProMat 2013: Crowds chose collaborative cage-free robots
Industrial Robots; Robot Arms; Cameras, Scanners and Vision Systems; Collaborative Cage-free Robots; Mobile Robots; Robot Operating Systems; Warehousing and Materials Handling; New Technologies, and...
View ArticleABB acquires Gomtec
ABB announced today it acquired Gomtec GmbH to expand its offering in the field of collaborative robots. The parties agreed not to disclose financial terms of the transaction. Gomtec, based near...
View ArticleLargest ABB robot ever 25% faster than high-payload arms
ABB now sells its highest-payload multipurpose industrial robot ever — the largest ABB robot ever — the IRB 8700. The robot has a reach of 3.5 meters and is capable of handling a payload of up to 800...
View ArticleABB introduces its first line of SCARA robots
ABB has introduced the IRB 910SC, its first ever line of SCARA (Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm) robots. The latest addition to the ABB small robot portfolio, the IRB 910SC has a maximum...
View ArticleABB Robotics introduces convenient classroom-quality learning with online...
ABB Robotics has introduced IRC5 Operations Web Based Training (US519) — an online, interactive training course that will teach students how to operate a robot using the ABB FlexPendant and the IRC5...
View ArticleTop trends, new markets for industrial robots
We spoke with several robot manufacturers to get their thoughts on where the industry is headed and what new things to watch for. Where industrial robots have been Over the past several years, there’s...
View ArticleABB to feature two YuMi collaborative robot demos in Boston
ABB Robotics will feature two YuMi collaborative robot demos at the 2016 Vision Show … … May 3 through 5 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston — at Booth #303. Sponsored by the Automated Imaging...
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