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Don’t just buy a robot to automate your machine-tool
My grandfather started developing machine tools in the late 70s. He was one of the first exhibiting a CNC machine controlled by a PC at EMO. At that time quality was connected closely with craftsmanship and experience of the worker in front of the machine tool. CNC controlled machines broke with that connection. Andreas Walbert…
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When is Using Your Robot Easy Enough?
One of the top priorities nowadays if you are sourcing a new robot (or a new automation system, or a new production line) seems to be the wish that such a system needs to be easy to use and for sure easy to program. We got so used to swiping and pinching our smartphones that…
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Girls in Tech?
How do we support girls to get into tech or science? We need to encourage them for example by making use of the offerings of Girls’ Day.
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Go fenceless with industrial robots
Going fenceless is one of the main reasons why end users consider purchasing a cobot Dear robotics enthusiasts. The following reasons behind behind the idea of a fenceless application are mentioned often: There is not enough space in my existing production line for adding a large robot cell The cobot shall be placed in an…
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Cobots are better… right?
Primer about cobots and HRC applications vs. usage of classical industrial robots. The article shows there is no either or decision, the decision depends on your requirements and on your environment. Also there is a range of options between the usage of a “naked industrial type of robot” and a cobot which is full of…