Automation: Compact Automatic Tool Changer For Collaborative Robots
It’s certified for use with UR cobots.

Another Danish Cobot Debuts in U.S.
Kassow Robots is now represented here by Gibson Engineering.

AUTOMATION—PART 2 When to Consider Six-Axis Articulated-Arm Robots
Extraordinary versatility suits articulated-arm robots to a wide variety of operations, from loading inserts and unloading parts to decorating, assembly and testing. They also pair well with Cartesian robots. Many mounting options and improved speed and ease of programming add to their flexibility.

‘Cobot’ Molding Assistants Take on New Challenges
They’re not just for packing boxes anymore. Collaborative robots are proving themselves capable of more sophisticated machine-tending tasks.

AUTOMATION—PART 3 Cobots: The New Option for Injection Molders
Take all the versatility of an articulated-arm robot, and add the ability to work safely in proximity to humans without guarding, and you have a new option for freeing workers from repetitive operations.

Robot & Cobot Makers Are Pairing Up
Sepro adds its Visual controls to UR collaborative robots.

Automation: New Accessories for Cobots
A vertical seventh axis and abrasive sander attachment for UR cobots.

Cobots Help Molder Find ‘Right Balance’ Between People and Automation
Short-run, quick-turn custom molder uses collaborative robots selectively to make people more productive.

The Automated Molding Shop Is Here; Are You Ready?
Robotic installation records are being smashed the world over, making it likely that your competitors (here and abroad) are automating—are you up on the latest technologies and best practices?

Full Plate of New Technologies on the Table at EVCO Plastics
A new low-pressure molding process, 3D printing of production parts and prototype tooling, collaborative robots, and process monitoring with automatic QC are all on the menu.

OnRobot Opens U.S. Office in Dallas
Danish maker of electric grippers for many types of cobots.

Automation: Cobots Get Upgrades in Control & Precision
Universal Robots’ new e-Series cobots have tighter repeatability plus force control.

OnRobot Opens U.S. Office in Dallas
Danish maker of grippers for collaborative robots has new U.S. headquarters.

Automation: New Grippers for Cobots
Two new gripper solutions for collaborative robots.

‘Cobot’ Pioneer Makes NPE Debut
Universal Robots shows value of “collaborative” robots in form/fill/seal, box loading, and bottle packing/palletizing.

Automation: Bigger, Stronger Gripper For Collaborative Robots
On Robot grippers fit Universal Robots.

Injection Molding at NPE2018: A Showplace for the ‘Smart Factory’
In Orlando, you’ll glimpse the future, and it’s automated and interconnected. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways for plants of all sizes to get in on these trends.

Collaborative Robots Help Automate Blow Molding Lines
Collaborative robot arm automates bottle/jar packing at half the cost of conventional automation.