The Motoman Robotics Division of Yakasawa America has announced the expansion of its HC-series portfolio. The HC10DTP and HC20DTP models are six-axis collaborative robots (cobots) that can be utilised in food material handling, assembly and packaging, to name a few. These tools allow for hand-guided programming, allowing users to direct teach points even without a pendant. The ISO standard tool flange and electrical connections enable a plug and play approach for easy deployment. Through … [Read more...] about Yakasawa rolls out new plug-and-play cobots
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Robotics advancements embraced in F&B
The food and beverage industry is on the road towards digitalisation, with more companies adopting robots and automation solutions across their operations. There certainly has been some shifts from the automotive industry being the primary driver of robotic technologies, to these innovations reaching non-traditional segments like F&B. According to a study conducted by Meticulous Research, food robotics is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2021 to 2028, reaching a valuation of $2.08 … [Read more...] about Robotics advancements embraced in F&B
Cobots addresses packaging, supply chain issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a variety of issues in the business segment, particularly in the packaging and supply chain industries. There is a need to catch up to growing demand of deliveries and orders, with declining availability for labor. Therefore, many companies are anticipating a need to adopt automation solutions quickly. One tech company that has been addressing these pressing concerns is Universal Robots, the leader in collaborative robots (cobots). The enterprise will … [Read more...] about Cobots addresses packaging, supply chain issues