Robots promise to improve the productivity of your operations. But, what if you don’t have the production volume to justify using a robot for only one task forever? Or what if your operations change often? Wouldn’t it be great if robots were more agile? If your production needs to resp

Is it possible to automate a handmade product? When we think of handmade products, we often imagine custom-built, highly-intricate items where each piece is necessarily unique. However, many products are handmade just because the production numbers aren’t high enough to warrant using full aut

Perhaps your welding robot has been up and running for a while… and it has been going well! The robot has helped you to improve the consistency of your welding operations, reduced the time that welding technicians spend on routine tasks, and improved your productivity. But, you want to improve the

Founded by Albert Nubiola in January 2015, RoboDK is a spin-off company from the CoRo laboratory at ETS University in Montreal, Canada, one of the most prestigious robotics labs in North America. While working on his PhD at CoRo lab, RoboDK’s CEO Albert Nubiola was the main developer of RoKi

Every robot user has different tastes for programming. Here are 10 great ways to customize RoboDK’s interface to suit you. Have you ever tried to make yourself breakfast in someone else’s kitchen? It’s a nightmare, isn’t it!? You don’t know where any of the cutlery is,

At the start of 2020, it was business as usual in manufacturing. Then everything changed. The global pandemic flipped our world sideways. But, there is a silver lining. Robotics looks set to thrive in a post-crisis world. It’s difficult to live through a crisis. As I write this, we are in th

Is now the right time to think about investing in a robot? What are other manufacturers doing? Many people are unsure of what to do right now and concerned about the future of manufacturing. But, those businesses who already use automation are now in a great position to benefit from their investmen

Supply chain disruption has recently become a concern for many manufacturers. Those supply chains that once seemed so strong are now revealed as fragile. What steps can you take to improve the robustness of your supply chain? Are supply chain disruptions accelerating robot adoption? Many events c

Canadian robot software provider RoboDK has teamed up with automation specialists RobCo S.W.A.T. from Bulgaria to provide the world’s leading automotive experts with advanced Industry 4.0 solutions. “We’re honored to partner with RobCo S.W.A.T. to provide flexible and efficient automat

Don’t know how to pick a robot for your manufacturing business? Overwhelmed by all the many models and brands? Concerned robots will waste your time? There are so many industrial robots on the market, with more and more coming out all the time. Every year, dozens of robot manufacturers bring

Maybe your offshored operations are not as reliable as they used to be. Maybe new trade tariffs have made offshoring less viable. Or maybe the trade routes have stopped. You find yourself looking at your budget and operations sheets and thinking: Isn’t there another way I could produce these

Do you need to pivot your manufacturing operations? Maybe you’re considering pivoting but you’re not sure how to get started. Is it even a good idea for you to pivot? At some point, almost every manufacturer will consider if they need to pivot their operations. Usually, the pivot is s

It’s official! Adding extra axes to your machining process can make it more efficient and reduce costs. Here’s why it works. Things change constantly in the world of manufacturing. New technologies arrive, old technologies improve, and we need to update our processes to keep up. One ch

Think you might need a robotic positioner? Which one is best for you? There is a huge selection of positioners available, with varying axes, payloads, and configurations. How do you tell which positioner will suit the needs of your application? Here’s an overview of robotic positioners — wha

Perhaps support has run out for your legacy machines. It’s becoming harder and harder to find replacement parts. Perhaps their software interfaces are older than almost everyone on your team. Getting them to play nicely with your new computing systems will take forever. But, upgrading your

Want to create models for your robot programs without worrying about dodgy CAD models? The new plugin for Solid Edge allows you to get the power of synchronous technology with the easy robot programming of RoboDK. Everyone has their favorite CAD program. When I was going through university, mine

Want to get the best painting robot on the market but don’t know your options? Perhaps you’re confused because many industrial robots can be used for painting? Here are 5 of the top painting robots specifically designed for professional-grade surface finishing. Painting robots were in

How can you improve the accuracy of a robot? Laser trackers are a great way to calibrate your robot and improve its accuracy. Here are 5 laser trackers on the market that are perfect for robot calibration. Your industrial robot has great repeatability, but it doesn’t seem to have enough accu

Perhaps a recent global situation has affected your supply chain. Perhaps you are looking for ways to improve your global operations. Or perhaps you’re just interested in adding robots to your business. But, how you know if robots are suitable for you? Over the last few years, various reports

Why is sheet forming so expensive!? We explain why and show how to calculate how much you could save by using robotic incremental forming. Forming sheet material can be expensive. Unless you’re manufacturing huge runs of identical parts the cost can be restrictive, particularly if you are a