Pick PickMaster to package the easy way. PickMaster is a PC-based software product that uses graphical interfaces to configure applications for robotic teamwork along conveyor belts. PickMaster guides robots in the packaging process, and it is integrated with the IRC5 or S4Cplus rob

The purpose for ABB to develop Foundry Plus is to protect robots in foundry environments. These conditions are usually rough, and while the robot isn’t human, it can certainly suffer ill effects if it is not properly equipped for its working conditions. Coolants, lubricants, and me

To reach maximum productivity, standardized robotic arc welding operations are far more cost-effective than custom-designed welding cells. FlexArc standardized welding cells are designed to deliver top-of-the-line welding operations and are built to a global standard to save the ope

Another city located in the Northeast corner of Ohio’s portion of the Rust Belt is Akron, Ohio. Like Youngstown, Akron was once a mecca of industry. Though some of the industries are gone, others are still thriving using robotic technology to stay competitive in the marketplace.Akro

Robotic automation has been steadily on the rise in the manufacturing industry for over two decades, especially in manufacturing meccas like Michigan. Steel and other machining industries in Grand Rapids, Michigan depend on robots to perform in a quick and precise manner to improve

With its back up against the state of Michigan, another industrial state, Toledo, Ohio continues to carry on the long tradition of manufacturing that has been going on in Northern Ohio for over a century. In the last few decades, these companies have begun turning to industrial robo

Smack in the center of Ohio is the city of Columbus, one of the largest cities in Ohio. The manufacturing industry in Columbus is booming, and the robotic automation industry is growing right along with it. As manufacturers expand, they depend on robots to improve their production.O

Cincinnati is home to a unique blend of culture filtering in from the tri-state area of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Set on the Ohio River, Cincinnati also has some unique manufacturing industries that benefit from robotic automation offered to them by RobotWorx and other robotic int

While people may not consider Lima, Ohio a town with booming industry, there are some manufacturing companies in the city that are supplying much needed jobs and services to the larger Ohio area. Two of these companies are working hard to supply metal works for transportation and th

Ohio Northern University, one of the premiere private universities in the state of Ohio, now offers a top of the line robotics technology program through their partnership with KUKA Robotics, located in Toledo, Ohio. The ONU Robotic Center of Excellence, the center for robotic techn

Does it sound terrible to pull a double shift on the job? How about a triple shift? Robots can perform many tasks that are typically done by humans, and they never get tired or have to take a break. Better yet, once they are programmed, they rarely make a mistake. The type of robot

Robots can automate the die cast process by quickly and efficiently pouring molten metal into a reusable mold. Die casting machines are used in a variety of industries and while material handling is a natural application, casting and foundry applications can be challenging. Die cast

ABB devotes more than $1 billion to research and development activities to stay at the cutting edge of technology. ABB’s automation continues to change the world as we progress toward the future. ABB’s automation solutions have impacted huge industrial companies, including: Nestle,

ABB’s latest creation, the IRB 6660 100/3.3, is 15% faster than its counterparts. The IRB 6660 is an industry favorite, and this new version has an extended reach to 3.35 meters. It increases the distance between press lines and can handle larger blanks with short cycle times. This

ABB is a leading supplier of industrial robots throughout the world. They focus on improving productivity, product quality, and worker safety for manufacturers. ABB’s key markets include automotive, plastics, metal fabrication, foundry, solar, consumer electronics, wood, machine to

ABB’s ARCITEC is a system solution for arc welding where the robot controller (S4Cplus) is highly integrated with the weld power source. The controller and power source communicate through a fast CAN/Devicenet bus. The power source has a built-in database and calculation tool for w

The best way to maximize return on investment for robot studios is offline programming. ABB’s RobotStudio, simulation and offline programming software, allows robot programming to be done without shutting down production. A PC in the office is used for the programming while manufact

ABB provides service teams that are on-call every hour of every day to ensure their customers have the service and care they need. ABB prides themselves on their fast response to emergencies. ABB service teams are able to help regardless of the type, model, or age of the robot. ABB

Why should a company consider automating a machine tool? First, robots increase machine production by up to 20%. A robot can also perform secondary operations and eliminate fixtures. Robots eliminate operator safety issues, and increase the quality of the product. Using a robot for

Flexible work cells are critical for many applications. Incorporation of mobile machinery into the work cell is an investment that pays off for the manufacturer. Machines such as presses, punching cells, lasers, and robotic press brakes are machines that are typically difficult to m