When humans operate in factory setting, they usually have a set workspace, a place where all the tools they need to do their job are located. The same can be said for a robot workspace in an industrial setting.There are many different ways to think about a robot’s workspace, but it

Robotic servo-motors have been around for decades for use in several different items and applications. These little motors are small and energy-efficient, which makes them viable for use in everything from toy cars to airplanes to robots. According to an article in jameco.com, a rob

There are a lot of robotics companies in the world – Motoman, KUKA, ABB, Universal Robots, etc. – and one of the leaders of the robotics industry is Fanuc Robotics America, one of many subsidiaries of the main Fanuc Corporation in Japan. Fanuc Robotics America is a supplier of robot

Robots have been used by the aerospace industry for years, and now, they are being utilized more than ever because of their speed and accuracy – the two main benefits of painting automation.According to a June 2013 article on Robotxworld.com, Boeing is using robots to paint the 166-

When manufacturers are first designing their robotic workcells or systems, they need to envision the floor space they have available. Those with smaller facilities may be able to save floor space through rail-mounted, or gantry, robots that run on overhead tracks. Not only are gantr

Recently, the American National Standards Institute approved a new standard for robot safety. These new robot safety measures basically state that humans are safely able to work in close contact with robots, possibly even without the need for fixturing or positioners. This change in

Factory robots are usually seen as large, rigid pieces of steel that are dangerous unable to work interchangeably with humans. The newer factory robots are actually do just that – they are teaming up with humans to have even more effectiveness in the workplace.Unlike their swift mov

As you take a sip of your Snapple, remember that before it got to you, it had to be bottled and packaged. More companies are turning to bottle packing automation to save both money and time. Automation eliminates the highly repetitive motion of packing cases for humans, and it preve

Injection molding is a manufacturing process in which material is inserted into a mold. Usually liquid thermoplastic or thermo-setting materials are used to fill a mold, and after they set in the mold, the finished part must be removed from the injection molding machine. Since some

Sometimes it can be a hassle to remove the over-wrap and packaging food products come in, but the packages are there for customers’ safety and satisfaction. Robots have automated the food packaging process, making it a more efficient and reliable process. Food packaging robots are f

Auto manufacturing has been a flagship industry for demonstrating the benefits of using robots in assembly lines. Images of sparks flying from long lines of welding robots are familiar to many people. Often not considered however, is the huge cost savings and efficiency boost that c

Injection molding robots produce parts by injecting various types of materials into a mold. With their long reach (horizontally and vertically) and their high degree of flexibility, these robots are becoming more frequent in many industries. They are designed for several processes,

As welding cell robotics becomes more widespread, robotics companies are clammering to come up with the next “big thing” to catch customers’ eyes. That offering from KUKA is the new KUKA flexible CUBE.The KUKA flexibleCUBE welding cell was KUKA’s answer to increasing competition and

Several industries utilize automated welding, and many of them use welding cells to further integrate their welding system. These robotic welding cells have many advantages. However, three advantages stand out over the others – speed, accuracy and safety. The speed of robot weld ce

Over the years, researchers have designed several different gripping end effectors for robotic arms. These grippers either worked with mechanical hands, jaws, claws or suction. However, one group of researchers has theorized that the best gripper may not be any of those at all. The

Grippers are one of the most commonly used end effectors in the manufacturing industry. They are used for several different material handling applications, including palletizing, pick and place, and packaging. And now, some robotic grippers could be getting a little on the sensitive

When looking at robotic grippers, none may be more fascinating than servo grippers. Servo-electric grippers are somewhat related to other claw and pneumatic grippers, but they are more human-like. This gives the servo gripper an ability to control the amount of force used when picki

Several industries embrace industrial robotics as the fabric that keeps production moving. The food industry is no different. This industry makes good use of robotic food grippers to handle the food and drinks that America consumes. There are several kinds of food robot grippers use

When one thinks about the industries that might use a robotic welding cell, they might consider the automotive or the electronics industry, even the aerospace industry. However, it is doubtful that their first thought would be the healthcare industry – and that would be wrong.The he

Machine Tending robots are primarily responsible for ensuring a machine is functioning properly. They can also feed parts in and out of the machine. Robots that tend injection molding machines are an alternative to human manpower. Some parts in molding machines are simply too large