Topic: Robotic

What are Pick & Place Robots?

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What are pick and place robots? Pick and place robots are commonly used in modern manufacturing environments. Pick and place automation speeds up the process of picking up parts or... Read more

Pick and Place Cobot Applications

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Applications for Pick and Place Robots Pick-and-place robots are often used in manufacturing but are also used in applications such as packaging, bin picking, and inspection. Here’s a look at... Read more

Can Labour Shortages be Solved by Cobots?

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Can labour shortages be solved by Cobots - Collaborative Robots?   What is a Cobot? Universal Robots introduced the Collaborative Robot (Cobot) into the market as a commercially viable solution... Read more

Benefits of Collaborative Robots

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6 Benefits of Collaborative Robots (cobots)   Robots are moving from behind fixed and caged locations to workstations alongside human workers. Not to mention moving from heavy-duty industrial applications to... Read more

Collaborative Robots & Automation: Everything You Need to Know

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Collaborative Robots & Automation: Everything You Need to Know There are major changes in store for the manufacturing industry. Artificial intelligence and automation are advancing to the point where they can... Read more

What is a Robot and how does it work?

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The dictionary definition of a robot is as follows: "A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer."   As you... Read more

Pro’s and cons of using a robot or an X-Y gantry for picking and placing

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Construction: X-Y gantries are constructed using two parallel linear actuators coupled together with a drive shaft.  One of the actuators will be driven by a stepper or servo motor and... Read more

What’s the difference between Automation and Robotics?

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SP Automation & Robotics' core business is "automation and robotics". So why isn't it just one or the other? Is there a difference? Since 1947, the term automation has become... Read more

Should I use a robot or an X-Y gantry for picking and placing?

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Picking and placing methods is an important application to look at when designing automation, where there are a number of different ways that you can move a single component from... Read more

How Much Do Industrial Robots Cost?

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How Much Do Industrial Robots Cost? SP Automation & Robotics are frequently asked the price of robots by our customers. The prices of the robots depend on many factors, and... Read more
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