Waypoint Robotics Partners with Productive Robotics to Make Mobile Manipulation Accessible for Any Size BusinessINTRODUCING THE EASIEST TO USE AND MOST CAPABLE COLLABORATIVE MOBILE MANIPULATOR FOR COMPANIES OF ALL SIZESNASHUA, NH, April 12, 2021 – Waypoint Robotics has teamed with Productive Robotic

What is a cobot and why should CNC machine shops consider them? Learn about the benefits and applications of cobots for CNC machining.Click the video to listen to the information in this blog. Or, you can read the same information below the video. What is a Cobot?Collaborative robots, or “cobots”, a

What exactly are cobots and what can they do for CNC machining and other manufacturing? Our guide answers all your questions.Origin of CobotsRobots trace their origins to the 1950s when George Devol patented the first known “industrial robot”, Unimate, that introduced automation into factories. By t

Adding a cobot to manufacturing operations is about more than just a robotic arm. Use these tips to make sure you get the most from your investment.Don't have time to read this article? Watch it instead!Would you ever buy a piece of equipment, say a new CNC machine, and leave it to collect dust

Cobots make your CNC machines and other operations more efficient. That means more profitable productivity while boosting cost savings.Buying a new piece of manufacturing equipment is a big capital expenditure. What about a collaborative robot for tending CNC machines and other simple manufacturing

Automating the CNC machine process is a great way to keep the spindle turning and increase throughput. These tips will help you get it right in your shop.In past blogs, we've explained how collaborative robots (cobots) and flexible automation benefit CNC machine shops. You might have also seen

See how machine tending tasks like loading and unloading parts and running CNC machines can become the daily work of a cobot in your shop.Automation is a big buzzword in manufacturing, and for good reason. Adding robots, cobots (or collaborative robots), and other automation equipment is a game chan

Manufacturing is facing a workforce shortage that impacts productivity and profitability. Here’s how automation can help turn things around.Like many industries in the US at this time, manufacturing is facing a workforce shortage. There are multiple causes, ranging from hesitation to return to work

Lights-out manufacturing is within reach for CNC machine shops with the help of cobots for machine tending. Our blog explains how to get started.You've probably heard or read about lights-out manufacturing. Often, the term is accompanied by a picture of a bustling factory floor with row upon ro

Learn which technologies an OB7 cobot uses to make set up, cycle time, and CNC machine tending fast, easy, and safe.It is fascinating to watch a collaborative robotic arm tending a CNC machine in an automated workstation. The cobot works consistently without missing a beat - loading and unloading pa

Zymergen, a science and materials innovation company based in California, integrated dozens of Meca500 robots to automate experiments in their life sciences facility. Zymergen needed a lab automation solution that was flexible, reliable, fast, easy to program, and that could maxi

The LAP-C carton folding machine, by GTE-engineering, is a fully automated packaging system with a small footprint. The project, lead by Mark van den Munckhof was developed for a GTE customer in the medical industry. Cleanroom requirement  To fit a cleanroom, GTE us

Today’s chemistry labs are about working smarter, not harder. Higher reproducibility and speed are increasing throughput and research quality. No longer saddled with tedious, repetitive tasks, scientists are finally being freed to focus on more creative aspects of their work.This

Meca-RoboDK is a simulation and offline programming software that provides users of our Meca500 robots with a digital twin for easy, cost-effective simulations, and offline programming (OLP). Meca-RoboDK benefits Meca-RoboDK allows you to visualize your application intent before

The SEYMOUR TRI-21 is a robotic semi-autonomous machine, built by SEYMOUR Advanced Technologies (SAT). It assembles microneedles used in ocular surgery 400% faster than previously. Designed for tight spaces in a cleanroom, and featuring three Meca500 six-axis robotic arms, the SE

The aerospace robotics industry calls for extreme precision to meet strict tolerance requirements, safety standards, and micromanipulation needs. Mecademic’s aerospace clients, ranging from NASA’s Johnson Space Centre to rocket manufacturing industry leaders, benefit from un

As one of the key technologies included in the 4th Industrial Revolution, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is radically changing manufacturing. Thanks to the availability of IoT-enabled robots like the Meca500 from Mecademic, coupled with low-cost sensors and wireless con

Before pandemic-induced labor shortages, the manufacturing industry was already experiencing major challenges replacing retiring workers and attracting and retaining new employees.  Automation and robotics have played a critical role in helping manufacturers become more flex

While it may seem counter-intuitive, there are instances where it makes sense to use an off-the-shelf 6-axis robot arm instead of having a system designed because you only require three of four degrees of freedom. Using an off-the-shelf 6-axis robot arm can save money, time, spac

We would like to welcome Philippe aboard, as we continue strengthening our team’s capabilities to address the growing opportunities for our leading-edge technologies to move our customers’ businesses forward through automation.“I share our team’s passion for the significant poten