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Automation
Compact Machine- Tending and Warehousing Robot
Fanuc Amer- ica has intro-
duced the LR- 10iA/10 robot, designed for machine tending and a variety of warehouse and logistics picking applications. Weighing only 46 kg, the robot mounts to the floor, upside down or on an angle. Also, it easily mounts to an AGV or other mobile platform to accommodate a variety of repetitive tasks or automate machines that are standing
idle.
The LR-10iA/10 has a 10-
kg payload and a large work envelope with a reach of 1101 mm. Its compact size makes
it an ideal solution for companies with limited floor space, and the slim arm fits into machine tools to load and unload parts, note company officials. In addition, a fully enclosed structure features built- in air lines, solenoid valves and electrical utilities for simple integration, and an IP67 rating allows it to operate in industrial environments with dust, water and oil mist.
Powered by the Fanuc R-30iB Mate Plus controller, the LR-10iA offers the same intelligence and reliability available on all Fanuc robots, including the com- pany’s integrated iRVision and Zero Down Time, and force sensing.
Fanuc America: www.fanucamerica.com
Yaskawa Adds to Its Lineup of Direct-Teach, Plug-and-Play Cobots
Yaskawa has enhanced its HC-Series lineup of collaborative robots (cobots)
with the new six- axis HC10DTP and HC20DTP models. Hand- guided program- ming allows users to direct- teach points without a pendant, and an ISO standard tool flange and electrical connections facilitate a plug-and-play approach for easy deployment. Use the cobots for a variety of applications including assembly, machine tending, material han- dling, packaging and welding. To enable humans to safely work with the cobots, power and force-limiting technology con- stantly monitors force to quickly and safely react to contact, and they units include advanced pinchless geometry. A through- arm Category 6 Ethernet cable, I/O cable and dual air lines eliminate external utilities while offering fast, safe and easy setup of a variety of communication options for
tooling.
Made of cast aluminum, both units
are IP67-rated and equipped for use in damp or splash-prone environments. Model HC10DTP has a 10-kg payload capacity, 1379-mm maximum reach, 1200- mm effective reach and ±0.05-mm repeatability. The HC20DTP (shown in the photo) has a 20-kg payload capacity, 1900-mm maximum reach, 1700-mm effective reach and ±0.05-mm repeatability. Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc.: www.motoman.com
Heavy-Payload, Long-Reach Cobot
Universal Robots, at the recently held Automatica in Munich, Germany, introduced its UR20 heavy-payload, long-reach col-
laborative robot (cobot), featuring a 20- kg payload and 1750-mm reach. The prod- uct of a complete redesign of previous offerings, according to company officials, the UR20 can work work to the full height of a standard Euro-pallet, while its small footprint allows users to achieve more within their existing production space and boost productivity via quicker cycle times. In addition to palletizing, Universal Robots expects the UR20 to find use in welding, material handling, machine loading and machine tending, and more.
The reengineered cobot, weighing only 64 kg, features a new joint design—50- percent-less parts—that increases all joint torques by approximately 25 percent and joint speeds by as much as 65 percent. Universal Robots officials anticipate the cobot to provide an overall increase in tool-center-point speed of 100 percent— 2m/svs.1m/s.
“The UR20 is the most innovative cobot we have produced and the latest evolution in 17 years of technical experience in the robotics industry,” said Kim Povlsen, Uni- versal Robots president, during an Auto- matica press conference. “Our expert engineers have completely re-engineered the arm while retaining the same intuitive user interface we have long been cele- brated for. The benefits of the UR20 are significant, from faster cycle times and the ability to handle heavier loads, to greater reach with a small footprint. We’ve also incorporated advanced software enhancements, giving users unprecedented motion control capabilities.”
The UR20 signals the start of a new series of cobots, which will complement the company’s e-Series cobots, according to company officials, who expect the UR20 to be available for pre-order in late Q4 2022 and begin shipping, along with accessories, in Q2 2023.
Universal Robots: www.universal-robots.com
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