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New trends do not stop at the robotics industry. More and more companies are therefore relying on future technologies, including Augmented Reality. We introduce to you four new products from the industry:

Welding with the robotic cell "Inna"

Inperfektion GmbH, Niederrhein Automation GmbH, and Item Industrietechnik GmbH have jointly developed the "Inna" robotic cell for welding tasks. The machine enclosure is 1.6 meters long, 1.5 meters wide, and 2.2 meters high. According to the manufacturer, it weighs around 500 kilograms. Inside there is a Cobot from Doosan Robotics with a movement radius of 2.2 meters. The robot is mounted on a functional adapter plate from Item. While the Cobot is welding inside the cell, the next component can be clamped outside the cell using a rotatable table plate. According to the manufacturer, a welder should perform the teaching of the robot. However, comprehensive programming knowledge is not necessary. The program once entered is stored in the system and can be retrieved at any time if needed. Other activities such as painting, engraving, grinding, drilling, or brushing are also possible.

Commission robots with Augmented Reality

The new software Kuka Mixed Reality visualizes the environment of robotic cells live on the smartphone, aiming to facilitate commissioning. Through an app, tools, and obstructive geometries are displayed live on the mobile device. This allows users to identify potential hazards early on and eliminate them before the robot begins its work. This is made possible through the use of Augmented Reality (AR). It enriches the environment of the robotic cell with digital information in a clear and uncomplicated way. This not only accelerates installation but also makes working with the robot safer, as errors can be quickly identified and corrected. For instance, the software can simulate robot movement with a virtual gripper. If potential collisions are detected in the AR environment, they can be prevented in the real environment in advance, ensuring that neither the robot nor the gripper is damaged.

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Faster deployment with teaching box

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new teaching box, the R86TB. It is designed to assist users, machine builders, and system integrators in setting up, programming, retrofitting, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial and collaborative Melfa robots. The device offers comprehensive control of the connected robot through various screen masks. Access is provided via a large, high-resolution 10.1-inch display. The operation and programming panel has 3D visualization functions that help machine builders, system integrators, and end-users plan, set up, and program robot tasks in an environment.

ABB expands its Scara offering

ABB has introduced the IRB 930 for pick-and-place and assembly applications. The new robot is available in three variants and with payload capacities of 12 and 22 kilograms. According to the manufacturer, it is suitable for power-intensive screwing and assembly tasks required in the production of components such as battery cells, display panels, and solar modules. The robot achieves a cycle time of 0.38 seconds and a repeatability of 0.01 millimeters.