Kinematics of robots is a branch of mechanics that concentrates on the motion of objects without reference to forces that cause movement. Robot kinematics involves applying geometry to the varies degrees of freedom in the kinematic chains forming the structure of robotic systems. K

Yaskawa Motoman Robotics has several locations worldwide, including locations in the USA, Mexico,and Canada. It also has distributors in other countries such as Turkey, Russia, and Poland. The Motoman USA headquarters is currently located in West Carrollton, Ohio. The parent compan

Since its inception in 1956, Fanuc (Fuji Automatic Numerical Control) robotics has continued to meet global demands and innovate their technologies time and time again. They have successfully grown into one of the largest makers of industrial robots in the world.1956 - The first NC

Robotic Ideas Began Centuries Ago: The idea of an automatic device to help serve or work for humans has long been in existence as it is documented in historic tales, such as ideas like automatically opening doors. Around the 9th century, hundreds of preserved texts and ideas were a

With over 120 years of business, KUKA (Keller und Knappich Augsburg) has celebrated over a century of longevity and innovation. KUKA has pushed advancing technology since their start in 1898, when they started as a business selling affordable lighting for houses and street lamps. Wi

Welding is a process where two materials are fused together through heating, intermixing, and then cooling the materials and/or a filler to form a strong join. From arc welding to spot welding, new and used welding robots are typically used in welding processes where the weld requir

KUKA, an acronym for Keller und Knappich Augsburg, specializes in the manufacturing of industrial robots and automation solutions. A little history to better understand the meaning of the name. KUKA was founded in 1898, in Augsburg, Germany by Johann Josef Keller and Jacob Knappich

Fanuc is an acronym for ‘Fuji Automatic Numerical Control.’ It is one of the largest robotic companies on the globe. In 2014, it supplied the North and South Americas alone with the installation of over 240,000 robots. Fanuc also develops controls and vision products that aid in the

A robot weld is an effective way to join metal together. Robots are extremely reliable and efficient at repetitive welding tasks. A robot weld results in a higher quality weld by eliminating variables that disrupt the weld quality. Robotic welding is a way to increase profits and re

When searching for the perfect robot for a wide variety of manufacturing and system processes, look no farther than the Fanuc M-710iB series. The M-710iB robots in this series are electric servo- driven while also offering a large work envelope with minimal floor space requirements.

If your production line is ready to increase throughput for your heavy duty material handling tasks, then consider integrating a robot from the Fanuc M-900iB series. The six axis, electric servo-driven robots in this series were thoughtfully built to bring high speeds and large payl

The rugged Fanuc M-900iA robot series can tackle almost any job in the harshest of manufacturing environments. The robots are engineered for precision, high-speed/high payload operation, user-friendly setup, and maximum reliability. The M-900iA series is a six-axis, modular constru

Uniquely designed for assembly and pick and place jobs, the parallel link Fanuc M-3iA robot series offers production lines a variety of models depending on their application needs. Each model is available to be IP67 rated and include food grade coatings if necessary. There is the 4

Fanuc built the world’s very first dedicated palletizing robot and, so it is no surprise that they continue to produce terrific robots as seen with the M-410iB series. Ideal for medium to heavy payloads, these robots were designed with an optimized work space by integrating the bas

Stamping is a forming process performed on sheet metal by a series of stamping stations used to produce mass quantities of finished products. The stamping process is the forming of metal made out of sheets containing Steel, Aluminum, Zinc, Nickel, Titanium, and Brass. The sheet meta

A robot equipped with an integrated vision system allows it to “see” and find objects that are presented at random. ABB offers vision systems that can handle lighting changes, reflections, and objects touching. Depending on the application, a variety of ABB robots can be used with t

Aluminum is the most difficult alloy to weld. Aluminum oxide melts at 3700oF, compared to aluminum which melts at 1200oF. Because of this, aluminum oxide should be thoroughly cleaned from the surface before welding. Aluminum comes in heat-treatable and non-heat treatable alloys. Hea

Copper and copper alloys offer a unique combination of material properties that make them ideal for many manufacturing environments. They are widely used because of their excellent electrical and thermal conductivities, outstanding resistance to corrosion, ease of fabrication, good

Nickel and Cobalt Alloys: Nickel and Cobalt base alloys are two heat-resisting welding materials that are often grouped together because they are used for similar purposes. From heat resistance to corrosion resistance, Nickel and Cobalt base alloys, also known as the super-alloys,

Welding magnesium is performed for primary manufacturing or repair. Properties Magnesium alloys with a density of about 1.74 g per cubic centimeter (0.063 lb. per cu in.), when in cast form alloyed with Aluminum, Manganese, Rare Earths, Thorium, Zinc or Zirconium, display high stren