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These robotic collaborators can work much faster when people aren’t around, with a maximum speed of 1000 mm/sec (3.28 fps). The new compact CR-7iA, CR-7iA/L, and CR-4iA collaborative robots offer a
reach of 550–911 mm and a payload of 4–7 kg. They can be mounted on the fl oor, a wall or ceiling, as well as on a moveable cart. Their green color is consistent with the “safe” foam covering of the CR-35iA and these units include guards, made of a soft plastic, that are designed to prevent pinching from their articulated joints. They operate with a small controller than runs on 120V. The CR-35iA collaborative robot, FANUC’s fi rst, features six-axis articulation, with a payload of 35 kg and a reach of 1813 mm.
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Liebherr Automation Systems North America (Saline, MI) recently introduced a new solution for random bin picking that can handle metals as well as nonmetallic materials and organics, making it suitable for any kind of industry or machine shop, and a rotary pallet handler capable of lights-out operation. “Traditionally, we have delivered a lot of automation to the automotive industry for making powertrain parts,” said Peter Wiede- mann, president of Liebherr Automa- tion Systems North America.
Recently, though, the production line integrator intro- duced automation that’s smarter, more fl exible and suitable for not just the auto industry but a wide variety of others. To make that happen, the company combined a new vision system with its existing bin-picking solution. The new image recognition system uses a com- bination of cameras and laser imaging sensors. This captures refl ective com- ponents more reliably and recognizes organic or semi-transparent materials as well as metal components, making applications outside of the metalworking industry feasible. For example, when combined with logistics software, the pick- and-place robot can be used for order fulfi llment in a warehouse setting using a completely automated system that enables the end user to reduce overhead and increase effi ciency.
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Liebherr’s new robots can detect metallic, nonmetallic and organic objects, making them versatile and suitable for any industry or machine shop.
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