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Buying a Refurbished Robot

​Purchasing a refurbished robot will bring the same productivity to your production line at a fraction of the cost. Robots.com takes pride in their refurbishment process for all of their robots. They are able to bring the robot back to life and have it up and running for tests on the production line when you are ready to purchase.

Robot Maintenance: Grease and Robotic Gears

Robotic grease allows industrial robotic arms to function smoothly and help tackle all of the wear. It is important to understand how to properly care and how often to replace robot grease in order to prolong the service life of the system. Contact Robots.com today to learn more about robot maintenance and specifically the care of grease and robotic gears.

High Speeds and Flexibility Provided by the Motoman UP6

The Motoman UP6 robot is able to perform in almost any context while bringing its incredible strength, speed, and versatility. The UP6 can tackle a wide range of applications such as welding, material removal, and material handling. Furthermore, the UP-6 by Motoman is a compact and sleek robot, providing improved part accessibility and taking up minimal floor space.

MAG Welding Defined

Automating your MAG welding process will help to bring faster and more consistent cycle times. A robotic MAG welder will also help to improve the weld quality, helping your customer's become more satisfied with the final product. If you are interested in integrating a new or refurbished robotic system, contact Robots.com experts today.

Current Trends In Industrial Robots

Recognizing the quickly advancing robotic trends helps production lines stay on top of the latest and greatest automated solutions. Here we list some of the newest robotic trends to look out for in the next few years.

ABB Releases the Single-Arm YuMi

ABB is excited to announce the release of a new family member to the YuMi series, the Single-Arm YuMi. This robot brings the same levels of precision and flexibility to production lines, especially the small parts assembly. It was also designed to be super easy to learn and train, making integration a breeze.

ABB's OmniCore Controller

ABB's OmniCore Controller is ready to handle the toughest of challenges while improving the performance and reliability of your factory floor. It will help provide class-leading path accuracy, high speeds, expert precision, and fast cycle times to your production line. Furthermore, this controller family has the software solutions necessary to turn industrial robots into collaborative robots.

First IRB 360 Built at ABB US Robot Factory!

The very first ABB IRB 360 has been constructed at the US Factory! It was built for a US based customer and is among the many other robots now built at ABB US.

Exciting New E-Series from Universal Robots

Universal Robots have released the E-series to include the UR3-e, UR5-e, and UR10-e that provide even simpler user interface and programming plus a force torque sensor in axis 6! Universal Robots continues to provide quick and reliable innovations!

Collaborative Robot Safety

Collaborative robots are becoming more enticing to manufacturers as they the perfect bridge for manual work and automation. These collaborative robots provide increased productivity and added value while also being incredibly safe. There are a variety of factors that help provide a safe environment for the workers who interact with them such as vision and sensors.

Air-Cooled Versus Water-Cooled Torches

Here we look at the differences between a water-cooled and air-cooled welding torch. Understanding what each is and the benefits it could offer will provide you with a higher quality product and more productive line.

Enhance Automation and Fill in the Skills Gap with Machine Tending Robots

Machine tending can be integrated onto an automation line to further increase productivity, product quality, and overall safety. Machine tending robots can enhance the automation process even further by taking over the tedious and repetitive loading and unloading.