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Study highlights need for advanced scanning capabilities


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IF YOU CAN THINK IT, ROBOTS CAN DO IT


A recent VDC Research study on behalf of ProGlove highlights the need for advanced scanning solutions; it                          


Have you ever wondered if robots can transform your costs, cut your energy use and waste, and boost quality? With latest robotic technology, from hardware to software, there’s no need to wonder – today’s robots can do it all. The latest robots, combined with advanced programming and optimisation techniques, make it easier than ever to run automated solutions, so production managers can imagine, realise and elevate their way from initial concept to an efficient and flexible installation that delivers tangible benefits. Imagine: Imagine if you could visualise how your robot will operate before having it on the factory floor. With ABB RobotStudio you can. RobotStudio allows you to build, test and refine your ideal robot installation in a virtual environment. It makes it possible to accurately model a robot and its behaviour, with full confidence that the simulation will match that in real life. This way you can be sure that your robots will deliver optimum performance from the outset, without any risk to workers or surrounding machinery. Realise: Moving from the virtual to the real world, with the robots up and


running, is easy with all the available programming tools, which make this transition quick and easy. For example, the RobotWare controller software allows you to programme your robot for highest performance, precision and consistency – even at high speeds. Block-based programming replaces the complexity of code with easy- to-understand pre-configured command blocks, whilst user-friendly FlexPendant can programme cobots or six-axis industrial robots for lean applications, with simple controls and an intuitive user interface. Elevate: Once your solution is realised, the final step is to elevate it, addressing issues as they arise and adapting it to meet changing demands. The lifeblood of any performance optimisation process is data. Getting access to data is easy with our OptiFact solution. Featuring customisable dashboards that provide an instant picture of robot status, including cycle times, diagnostics and alarms, OptiFact can help increase production uptime by 20%. … and Re-imagine: The Imagine, Realise, Elevate approach is not a one-time


deal. It provides a path for continuous improvement. Today’s technology toolbox includes everything you need to turn your vision of an automated future into a high- performance, optimised reality.


Colin Dullaghan, Digital Lead, ABB Robotics UK & IE


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