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Industrial Robots: An Alternative to Offshoring

Industrial robots are providing a viable alternative to offshoring. They are providing less risk and zero hidden costs. Industrial robots are providing the ticket to survival on home soil with these benefits. ​

Lincoln Electric Power Supplies for Welding Robots

Power sources have a huge part in the success of a robotic welding application. Lincoln Electric provides a variety of options such as the Power Wave i400, PowerWave 455M Robotic, PowerWave 455M/STT Robotic, and PowerWave 655 Robotic.These power sources help to run the robotic application and bring an increase to the overall productivity on the production line.

MH-Series Yaskawa Robots Now with Large Payloads

The MH215 motoman robot is a fast-moving and powerful solution for large product handling. It is part of the Material Handling (MH) robot series and provides high-durability drive units in each major axis. Tgeh MH215 provides unparalleled high moment and inertia ratings, a repeatability of +/- 0.2 mm, and a large reach. The MH215 by Motoman is the perfect solution for machine tending, pcik and place, spot welding, cutting, and other tough applications.

The Motoman SDA Two Arm Robot Series

Motoman Slim Dual Arm (SDA) robots bring 15-axes of speed, dexterity, and repeatability with their human-like movement. Motoman SDA robots are perfect for assembly, pick and place, machine tending, and more as they are designed with a central "torso" and two articulated arms. These robots are bringing best-in-class wrist characteristics and fast accelerations to production lines across the globe.

Fanuc Food Grade Robots Meet Standards

Food production requires cleanliness, precision, and flexibility so it is no surprise that food robots help to bring food manufacturers great success. Fanuc food grade robots such as the M-430iA/2F, M-420iA Food Robot, LR Mate 200iC/5F, and LR Mate 200iC/5WPFood robots help to bring flexibility, precision, and improved performance. These robots are impervious to rust and moisture, keeping contaminants clear of the food line.

Robots for Injection Molding Applications

Robotic injection molding provides optimal solutions for manufacturers with the versatility they offer on the production line. Injection molding robots can be rail mounted, offer a variety of axial positions, and dual arm solution options. Injection molding machines and rail-mounted robots take up less space while also covering a larger distance quickly and effectively.

KUKA Shelf-Mounted Robots: K Series

​The KUKA shelf mounted robot K series are ready to decrease cycle times and increase the productivity of your work space. They can tackle material handling, coating, machine tending, and more bringing a versatile solution to manufacturers. The KUKA K robot series can handle payloads up to 210 kg with specially enhanced gears, motors, and servo drives.

Meet the KUKA smartPAD

The KUKA smartPad brings a fresh approach to the past KUKA controller technology. There are a variety of hardware and software enhancement that KUKA offers. The KUKA smartPad is ergonomic, colorful, and highly-interactive, weighing at just 1,000 grams.

The KUKA Milling 8 kW Solution

The KUKA Milling 8kW application module comes with everything necessary for top quality robotic milling. The Milling 8 kW solution comes with a robot, controller, tooling, mounting kit, software, and cabling. IT can work with a wide range of robot models including the KR 60 HA, KR 100 HA, KR 240-2, KR 500-2 MT(F).

Add Versatility with the KUKA KR C2 Controller

​The KUKA KR C2 robot controller enables versatility as it has a functional and modular design. It can save floor space, only taking up 0.3 square meters. The KR C2 controller cabinet can also be placed in close proximity to the robot arm and can control up to 12 axes. The KUKA KR C2 controller can also be maintaned quickly and easily as the PC is located in the door.

Celebrate! First National Robotics Week

National Robotics Week helps to bring education and excitement to the public and Robots.com is proud to celebrate. The future of automation is quickly showing up on manufacturing floors across the globe so exposing people young and old will help to increase awareness. Contact Robots.com experts today to find out more about National Robotics Week and how you can participate.

Six Reasons to Choose Waterjet Robots

​Material removal robots such as waterjet robots help to cut through a wide range of materials such as metals, plastics, carpet, food, and others. Their high pressure stream of water (40,000-60,000 pounds per square inch) has the ability to wear material away quickly and evenly. Waterjet robots help to add flexibility and an incredible quality product.