The current trend of robot control is changing, with PLC-based solutions offering advantages over the traditional dedicated robot controller. So, what needs consideration when chosing the right solution for the application? Mitsubishi Electric’s Product…
Robotics Articles
Sick area protection improves workplace robot safety
Robots are important tools for improving productivity and having robots and people working in closer proximity is inevitable. For manufacturers and workers to enjoy this collaboration requires improvements to workplace robot safety. However, people…
Self driving robots collaborate in life sciences
Automation lends itself to the manufacture of mass produced disposable medical devices and the bulk processing of samples. The main reasons for this are speed and repeatability, and removing contamination risks in a clean…
Robot vision systems advance automotive application
The growing use of robots in manufacturing is understandable. They offer incomparable combinations of speed, strength and agility. However they have no intellect and only operate in tightly choreographed ways programmed for them. Sick…
Should there be a Robot Tax for taking Human Jobs?
South Korea has introduced what is being called the world’s first “Robot Tax”. Their fears are that intelligent machines will replace human workers and lead to mass unemployment. The South Korean government plans to…
Stretching 3D printing into an artform
A project at the Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR) is looking into a new approach to 3D printing. The emphasis is on stretching 3D printing by meaningful expression, not simple accurate piece-part reproduction…
Packaging automation trends
Like many other industries, the packaging sector constantly adapts to market requirements. Factors affecting packaging automation include new regulations, skills shortages and digital transformation. Innovative companies are turning these challenges into opportunities through new…
Why production robots are worth a second look
If you are not using production robots, or not planning to, you are not alone according to a report from ifr.org. Whilst worldwide manufacturing is seeing a massive increase…
Robot deburring of components improves quality and output
When a car buyer makes the decision to buy a vehicle made by a premium manufacturer, it is not only the performance and design of the vehicle that must be right but also the…
Single Sourcing Reduces Machine Builder Costs
When it comes to new production lines, the automotive industry focuses on reducing its supplier base to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Tangible benefits are lower development costs and a faster time-to-market for new…
Linear Transfer System to Speed-up Robot Integration
Mitsubishi Electric is promoting a new Linear Transfer System to speed-up robot integration. This intelligent conveying system combines productivity advantages with a unique safety concept. Operator safety is addressed without compromising productivity.
This new…
Collaborative Robots Complementing Humans to the Full
The development of Human-Robotic cooperation (HRC) in manufacturing is at an early stage. Collaborative robot (cobot) design allows them to work alongside people in a production cell. It is no longer necessary to install…
