ABB 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 ArticleABB to expand Michigan-based factory
Swiss company ABB plans to expand its industrial robot factory in Auburn Hills, Mich., CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer told Reuters this week. He did not comment on new jobs or investments associated with the...
View ArticleABB Ltd. to double China robotics production
ABB Ltd. is set to double its robot production capacity in China by increasing the number of research employees in the country, according to CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer. The decision comes as ABB is...
View ArticleGE to sell off its industrial solutions unit to ABB
General Electric is close to a deal to sell its industrial solutions unit to ABB Ltd at a value of $2.5 billion to $3 billion, Bloomberg reported. The companies are expected to announce the final...
View ArticleABB acquires GE Industrial Solutions for $2.6b
ABB acquired the industrial solutions unit of General Electric today for $2.6 billion in a move that will help ABB expand its hold in the North American market, the company announced. “With GE...
View ArticleRobotics exec: China may not be the only leader in robots
China may be a robotics hotspot now, but the CEO of one of the largest robotics companies in the world says its U.S. investment was a good move. Ulrich Spiesshofer, CEO of Swedish-Swiss automation...
View ArticleABCO Automation Joins ABB Value Provider Program
ABCO Automation, a Browns Summit, N.C.-based designer and builder of high-end factory automation systems, announces the signing of an authorized Value Provider Program (VPP) agreement with ABB, a...
View ArticleSmall industrial robot race heats up at Automatica
A FANUC industrial robot nonchalantly lifts a BMW SUV high into the air at Automatica 2018 – safely out of harms way, of course. Meanwhile, small industrial robots that fit in a backpack also wow...
View ArticleABB Foundry Prime robot reduces maintenance costs 60%
The third-generation ABB Foundry Prime robot (called the IRB 6790) is designed to withstand high-pressure waterjet cleaning applications and harsh industrial environments with 100% humidity. Different...
View ArticleABB OmniCore digital robot control boosts flexibility and reliability
Now a new ABB OmniCore robot controller offers tailored control for high-performance applications and seamless digitalization on the factory floor. The controller is flexible enough to serve in robot...
View ArticleABB acquiring AB Rotech to bolster automotive robotic welding
ABB is to acquire AB Rotech, a privately-owned company headquartered in Bursa, Turkey. AB Rotech has about 20 years of experience in robotic welding solutions and services for the automotive industry....
View ArticleUniversal Logic Announces New Neocortex DIY Software
Universal Logic has announced a new version of its signature Neocortex artificial intelligence product designed for do-it-yourself engineers. Neocortex DIY software allows engineers to configure and...
View ArticleSoft Robotics Gripper Helps Micron Products Cut Costs, Maintain Quality
Micron Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Solutions Inc., is a contract manufacturer in Fitchburg, Mass. that specializes in precision machining, thermoplastic injection molding, mold making...
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ABB YuMi cobot helps Dutch manufacturer stay competitive
ABB YuMi dual-armed cobot at DEONET’s factory in the Netherlands. (Credit: ABB) Collaborative robots can help small and mid-size enterprises stay competitive, providing the benefits of industrial...
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MIT robot combines vision and touch to learn the game of Jenga
In the basement of MIT’s Building 3, a robot is carefully contemplating its next move. It gently pokes at a tower of blocks, looking for the best block to extract without toppling the tower, in a...
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