Universal Robots is collaborating with MathWorks to help developers build advanced applications for UR cobots.
Top 10 robotics news stories of March 2024
From events like MODEX and GTC to new product launches, there was no shortage of robotics news to cover in March 2024.
Teradyne partners with NVIDIA to add AI to cobots
Teradyne units Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots have incorporated NVIDIA AI for the first time.
Teradyne’s Ujjwal Kumar to keynote Robotics Summit & Expo
Kumar has scaled businesses at major multinationals during his career, including General Motors, General Electric, and Honeywell.
Odense Robotics culture of collaboration can overcome economic challenges, says CEO
Odense Robotics is continuing to grow despite downturns because of its culture of collaboration, says its CEO.
SMC adds grippers for cobots from Universal Robots
Available in basic and longitudinal types, the LEHR Series offers gripping forces between 60 to 140 N and plug-and-play compatibility.
Ruland Manufacturing taps Flexxbotics for robotic machine tending
The machine tending system from Flexxbotics enables Ruland’s UR cobots to communicate directly with its FANUC RoboDrill machinery.
How Odense became a leading robotics city
Odense, Denmark, has become a leading robotics cluster thanks to its spirit of collaboration and cobot leadership, says serial entrepreneur Thomas Visti.
10 cobots guarantee ‘just in time’ manufacture of gearboxes
Gearbox manufacturer SEAT Componentes integrated 10 cobots from Universal Robots using only internal resources.
Cobot creates ‘cell manufacturing dream’ for plastics thermoformer
Plastics contract manufacturer deploys UR10e trimming cobot for a fraction of the cost and lead time of a CNC machine.
Teradyne robotics group earns $375M in 2023
See a revenue breakdown for both Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, which are both owned by Teradyne.
Universal Robots updates M8 connector on e-Series cobots
The M8 connecter was changed from a male version to a female version. UR also updated the tool cap to fit with the new female version of the connecter.
4 ways robotics, AI will transform industry in 2024
How will robotics and AI impact industry in 2024? Anders Billesø Beck, VP of Innovation and Strategy at Universal Robots, weighs in.
New UR30 cobot arm packs muscle into small frame
With a 30 kg lifting capacity and 1,300 mm reach, the UR30 can tend larger machines, palletize heavy products and support high-torque screwdriving.
Cobots are primed to take over the automotive industry, says Universal Robots
David Capellani, a regional key account manager at Universal Robots, explains how cobots can be used in the automotive industry.
Universal Robots increases UR20 cobot production to meet demand
Universal Robots is doubling production of its UR20 collaborative robot ahead of schedule to meet manufacturer needs.
5 takeaways from Universal Robots’ open house
Universal Robots had strong attendance at its U.S. headquarters open house, which featured presentations, demonstrations, and networking.
Universal Robots announces ReAutomated virtual events
At Universal Robots’ ReAutomated events, businesses will get access to exclusive insights on how automation can improve productivity,
Universal Robots debuts UR20’s welding abilities
Universal Robots’ UR20 cobot is debuting its welding abilities with Vectis Automation, Hirebotics, and Melton Machine & Control Company.
The dual aspects of robot safety
Why is simply considering the sensitivity of a safety function insufficient to assess the level of safety provided?
UR launches PolyScope X software platform
Universal Robots has announced PolyScope X, a software platform that will add flexibility to high-mix, low-volume machine tending automation.
Roberta Nelson Shea highlights her career developing robot safety standards
On the podcast this week we interview 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger winner Roberta Nelson Shea about her career in robotics safety standards development.