In today’s manufacturing environment, which is characterized by change and unpredictable demand, the traditional assembly line is no longer convenient. New, flexible assembly systems are needed to deal with high production variety.

DOWNINGTOWN, PA—DB Cobots LLC has added 3- and 10-kilogram payload models to its lineup of Safe Skin six-axis cobots, which already includes a 5-kilogram payload model.

Cartesian, SCARA and six-axis robots have been used in screwdriving for many years. Now, there’s a new kid on the block: the cobot

At the Moscow Chess Open in July, a tabletop six-axis robot equipped with a two-finger gripper was programmed to play chess with three opponents simultaneously. During one match, an overenthusiastic seven-year-old boy reached for a piece before allowing the robot to complete its move. 

MATCH Eco-System: Any Robot. Any Gripper. Any End-Effector. MATCH is a multi-functional end-of-arm platform from Zimmer Group.

Universal Robots aims to empower change in the way work is done using its leading-edge robotics platform.

Although fabricated metal parts are found in all types of products, not all fabricators are open to making multiple types of metal parts. Lancaster, SC-based Industrial Manufacturing Services (IMS), for example, specializes in producing components for OEMs in the heavy machinery industry.

PLANO, TX—Doosan Robotics Inc., a manufacturer of cobots and service robots, has announced a new business unit, Doosan Robotics Americas, establishing its U.S. headquarters here. 

MUNICH— Universal Robots has introduced a new collaborative robot with a 20-kilogram payload capacity.  The UR20 cobot has an entirely new joint design that will allow for faster cycle times as well as the ability to handle heavier loads. Its 1,750-millimeter reach has been designed to work to the full height of the standard Euro-pallet, while its small footprint will allow companies to achieve more within their existing production space.