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Promises of zero maintenance for extended periods from some robot manufacturers may sound good, but are these claims accurate? The answer is, NO! Robot and cobot owners should expect to perform encoder battery replacement and regularly inspect robots as prescribed. So, buyer beware! With this in mind, there are key maintenance concepts robot buyers should consider for maximum return on investment before making a purchase. Read More

While robots have become commonplace tools for many factory tasks, advancing markets and unique requirements are prompting usage for a wider variety of applications. With the global robotics market expected to grow 15% by 2032, it should be no surprise that robots will be implemented in a wider range of industries. For 2024 and beyond, individuals should be on the lookout for greater robot utilization in these industries. Read More

Taking robotic welding to a new level, collaborative workcells that can be moved throughout the shop floor, as needed, are helping manufacturers deal with tough challenges. From improved floorspace utilization and part optimization to cultivating a more stable workforce, the benefits of flexible cobots are clear. These pre-engineered systems are ideal for replacing or supplementing manual welding. Read More

With over 80% of goods in the United States shipped via pallet during their product life cycle, more companies are looking to robotic palletizing as a first step into robotic automation. Ideal for streamlining operations, palletizing is one of the easiest tasks to automate. Also, robotic palletizing helps alleviate most activity types that made OSHA’s top-injury list for workers, giving companies a “win-win” solution. Read More

With any industrial robot application, adhering to the applicable industry and OSHA safety standards is critical to ensuring the safety of anyone that may interact with it intentionally or unintentionally. This involves performing a task-based risk assessment, ensuring that the prescribed risk reduction measures are correctly chosen through verification, and then tested to ensure that they work as designed by validation. Read More