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Robotic Boom Will Bring 1.3 Million Robots by 2018

The robotic boom is bringing incredible precision, productivity, flexibility, and versatility to production lines across the globe. Robots are quickly becoming an integral part of manufacturing lines and ultimately the success of the economy. Nowadays to stay competitive on a global market, one must integrate a robot onto the production line.

Robots are Dancing Their Way into the Entertainment Spotlight

Industrial robots are quickly making their way into a wide variety of industries including the entertainment industry. This was seen when Lady Gaga invited a choreographed ABB IRB 120 IRC5 piano to rock out with her on stage. For more information on robotic integration or how to get one of these robots onto your production line, contact experts today.

Setting Records and Taking Names (Not Jobs)

Industrial robots are helping to create a wide variety of new jobs such as robotic engineers, developers, manufacturers, maintainers, and more. This is evidenced by the numbers that were put out by the Robotic Industries Association that recognized the numbers in robotics remain strong and these automated solutions are bringing improvements to not just productivity but also product quality.

Take a Ride on the KUKA Coaster!

The new KUKA coaster is quite the experience! Robotic engineers have created a robot that provides a rollercoaster-like experience, flipping people around and upside down. This is just the beginning of innovations like this from the KUKA family and we look forward to seeing what more there is to come.

Four Reasons to Choose Automated Pipe Welding with Robots

Automating your pipe welding production line will ensure an increased productivity, versatility, and overall better quality product. Robotic tube and automated pipe welding are rising in popularity and being seen on production lines across the globe. The new technologies, sensors, through-the-arc tracking, and off-line programming options are all ways to bring incredible advancements to your manufacturing line.

Flesh and Machine are Teaming Up at ICRW 2016

The International Collaborative Robots Workshop in Boston, Massachusetts is a two-day event that provides an inside look at the next-generation robots. The collaborative robot series from all manufacturers seem to be unstoppable as they are bringing huge transformations to the robotic industry. Collaborative robots do not require any safety barriers or fencing and include advancements in sensors, software, and EOATs.

A Tale of Four Cabinets – The Fanuc R-30iB

The Fanuc R-30iB cabinet is the most advanced controller with four different sizes and shape options depending on your specific application needs. The R-30iB brings increased productivity while also saving floor space, providing user-friendly controls, and providing a budget friendly environment. The Fanuc R-30iB controller will surely bring increased production to a wide range of manufacturing lines, so contact Robots.com experts today.

Exciting Solutions Unveiled at the 2015 Pack Expo

The PACK Expo is an exciting time for the discovery of new robot solutions from companies such as FANUc, KUKA, ABB, Universal Robots, and Motoman. At the 2015 PACK Expo there were exciting robots and systems that were unveiled, bringing fresh ideas and strategies to the production line. ​Robots.com offers a variety of these solutions at their Marion, Ohio facility so contact experts today to get started with your integration.

Robots Helping the Blind to Navigate the World

Robots are slowly making their way into all applications and industries, including finding ways to help the visually impaired. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s TechBridgeWorld are exploring how the blind may be able to better explore urban environments with robots. With the continued advancement in technology, it is no surprise that these types of solutions are on the brink of creation.

Integrated Dispensing Function Package from ABB

Dispensing is an industrial process that could always use a little more speed. ABB has answered the call with the ABB Integrated Dispensing Function Package. This integrated Dispensing Function Package brings electrical drive dosers, standard and heated hoses, pumps for material supply, temperature conditioning units, and dispensing applicators to help streamline the overall system. ABB also hopes the Integrated Dispensing Function Package will also decrease complexity while providing increased overall throughput.

North American Robotic Market Soaring after Record Breaking Opening Quarter

The North American robotic market has been breaking records when looking at robotic sales. According to the Robotic Industries Association, there was a 16% increase in robotic units in 2015 alone. RIA stated that the automotive business is helping boost the sales of robots while life science and metal industries were not far behind.

First in the World – ABB Begins Manufacturing in U.S.

A leader in the robotics industry, ABB produces a wide range of power and automation technologies. They are proud to be the first global company to commit to manufacturing robots in the United States. ABB is fully committed to become invested in the North American market and will open a plant in Auburn Hills, Michigan.