What does a manufacturer do if it needs to increase production, but its robot’s range limit has been reached and space limitations prevent the addition of a second robot? For many companies, the answer is to install a robot transport unit (RTU) that brings the robot to and from where the assembly takes place.
In the spring of 2015, a German aluminum manufacturer decided to use an RTU so its six-axis robot could more quickly place various-sized steel sleeves onto reels. After each sleeve is placed, aluminum is wound around it to form a large coil that is ready for delivery.