Should You Purchase a Used Robot?
The robot cost is only a fraction of the cost of a robot cell. The robot is typically less than 25% of the total cost of a robot cell and…
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Save Money by Removing the Teach Pendant
If you have a robot cell with multiple robots, purchasing a teach pendant (TP) for each robot can get expensive quickly. As the name implies, the TP is used for…
Mapping the Way to Robotic Bin Picking
Robotic Bin Picking Bins are often used in the manufacturing environment to hold parts included in an assembly process. The parts are usually randomly placed or dumped into the bins…
The Green Collaborative Robot
In continuing our discussion of fenceless robots, FANUC has introduced their first collaborative robot. While Dual Check Safety can help to remove fences around a robot by slowing the robot…
20th Anniversary Open House
Thursday and Friday, July 23 & 24 9AM to 4PM Visit Motion Controls Robotics’ 20th Anniversary Open House – Learn more We want to share with you all our great…
M2000 Robot Bulks Up
Just when we thought FANUC robots couldn’t get any stronger and tougher, FANUC announces two new, even higher capacity M2000 robots. Previous model M2000 robots have capacities of 900 kg…
Dual Check Safety Makes Fenceless Robots Possible
Safety mat input is triggered which brings up a safety zone around the operator. DCS Part two (read part one) – How Could This Lead To A Fenceless Robot System?…
The FANUC R2000iB – Versatile and Strong
The FANUC R2000iB series six- axis robot is versatile in the industrial environment because it has a compact form and slim arm. It is FANUC’s most popular robot. Despite its…
FANUC’s Medium Payload M710 Robot
In this system a M-710 series is working with an LRMate to pack delicate products into a crate. The operation uses iRVision to identify the product and follow specific packing…
FANUC’s M2000iA Handles the Serious Lifting
FANUC’s M-2000iA series 6 axis robot is the heavy weight champion when it comes to payload and reach. The reach of the robot helps to save money on conveyors and…