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Spot Welding Robots Can Eliminate These Common Defects

November 17, 2020January 29, 2021 - by Alex Owen-Hill - 1 Comment

Welding tasks are a great candidate for robotic automation. But, you might be uncertain. Could a robot help you to reduce your defects and reworks?

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Robot Manufacturing / Robot Simulation

How Robotics Training Can Overcome the Workforce Shortage

November 3, 2020November 8, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

Fewer people are getting into engineering, which means a shortage in the workforce for manufacturers. How can we get enough good people into our teams? Could introducing robot programming be …

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Robot Manufacturing

6 Steps to Repurpose an Industrial Robot the Right Way

October 6, 2020October 3, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

In a fast-changing manufacturing business, operations come and go. What if your robot’s job becomes obsolete? Here’s the right way to repurpose it.

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Plugin / RoboDK projects / Robot Manufacturing / robot programming / Robot Simulation / Universal Robots

How One Engineer Achieved Dust-Free Robot Engraving With RoboDK

September 29, 2020November 21, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - 1 Comment

Can you really achieve dust-free robot engraving? One university student used RoboDK and a custom end effector for robot milling without getting wood-chips all of the workshop. Here’s how they …

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Robot Manufacturing

9 Excellent Robot Applications in the Textile Industry

September 22, 2020November 20, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - 2 Comments.

Is it even possible to use robots in the textile industry? Like many people, you might think that textile manufacturing is just too complex for robotic automation. The materials are …

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UR10 with ATI AOV 10 Orbital Sander
RoboDK projects / Robot Manufacturing / Robot Simulation

Case Study: How Kane Robotics Achieved Orbital Polishing With RoboDK

September 8, 2020October 3, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

Surface finishing with a robot — it’s an application you might not have considered before. You might wonder: Is there a good end effector to perform sanding or polishing with …

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Collaborative Robots / Robot Manufacturing / Supply Chain

10 Questions to Ask When Considering Supply Chain Robotics

August 25, 2020November 12, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - 1 Comment

Perhaps a recent global situation has affected your supply chain. Perhaps you are looking for ways to improve your global operations. Or perhaps you’re just interested in adding robots to …

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KUKA Robot Calibration Spindle with Laser Tracker
Metrology / Robot Calibration / Robot Manufacturing / Robot Simulation

5 Great Laser Trackers to Improve Robot Accuracy

August 18, 2020December 2, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

How can you improve the accuracy of a robot? Laser trackers are a great way to calibrate your robot and improve its accuracy. Here are 5 laser trackers on the …

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ABB / Drawing / Fanuc / Robot Manufacturing / Robot Painting / Robot Simulation

7 Top Painting Robots for Professional Surface Finishing

July 14, 2020June 11, 2025 - by Alex Owen-Hill - 1 Comment

Want to get the best painting robot on the market but don’t know your options? Perhaps you’re confused because many industrial robots can be used for painting? Here are 5 …

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Solid Edge Plugin
offline programming / Plugin / Robot Manufacturing / Robot Simulation / robot software

Experience Synchronous Design with the New Solid Edge Plugin

June 30, 2020January 28, 2021 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

Want to create models for your robot programs without worrying about dodgy CAD models? The new plugin for Solid Edge allows you to get the power of synchronous technology with …

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Old and used machine
Robot Manufacturing / Robot Simulation

Are Legacy Machines Holding Back Your Manufacturing Business?

June 23, 2020November 15, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

Perhaps support has run out for your legacy machines. It’s becoming harder and harder to find replacement parts. Perhaps their software interfaces are older than almost everyone on your team. …

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Welding robot in the process. Modern welding production.
Robot Machining / Robot Manufacturing / Robot Simulation

The Ultimate Guide to Positioners for Robotic Applications

June 16, 2020January 28, 2021 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

Think you might need a robotic positioner? Which one is best for you? There is a huge selection of positioners available, with varying axes, payloads, and configurations. How do you …

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External Axes / Robot Machining / Robot Manufacturing

Why Increasing Machining Axes Cuts Production Costs

June 2, 2020November 12, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - 1 Comment

It’s official! Adding extra axes to your machining process can make it more efficient and reduce costs. Here’s why it works.

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Robot Manufacturing / robot software

7 Tips for Pivoting Your Manufacturing Quickly With Robots

May 26, 2020December 4, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

Do you need to pivot your manufacturing operations? Maybe you’re considering pivoting but you’re not sure how to get started. Is it even a good idea for you to pivot?

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Local production
offline programming / Robot Manufacturing / robot programming / Robot Simulation

Onshoring with Robots: A Guide for Manufacturers

May 19, 2020October 3, 2024 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

Maybe your offshored operations are not as reliable as they used to be. Maybe new trade tariffs have made offshoring less viable. Or maybe the trade routes have stopped. You …

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Robot Manufacturing / robot software

How to Choose a Robot for Manufacturing Without Wasting Time

May 12, 2020January 28, 2021 - by Alex Owen-Hill - Leave a Comment

Don’t know how to pick a robot for your manufacturing business? Overwhelmed by all the many models and brands? Concerned robots will waste your time?

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