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How DIY Robotics Can Increase Your Company’s Profit

CFM Robotics has grown into a highly regarded enterprise with 23 years of experience in creating turnkey solutions. Recently, the Québec-based company has shifted to a DIY platform to provide support and resources for self-starters and industry innovators who have a thirst for a first-hand understanding of cutting-edge technology. With the explosion of the DIY movement, CFM Robotics saw an exciting opportunity to expand into this new type of partnership. After all, coming up with new programming possibilities is what [...]

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5 Tips for Programming Your FANUC Integrated Work Cell

Robotic cells are complete systems that house your robot, controller, and other essentials like positioners. Your robot cell also ensures the safety of your employees and protects your investment. Efficiency, precision, and reliability are of paramount importance. So, before you start integrating, consider the following five tips for programming your FANUC integrated work cell to ensure that it provides you with the maximum potential benefits. Take the time to think carefully about the programming structure Your programming structure will follow [...]

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5 Reasons to Work with a Cobot

The cobot contingent is the fastest growing sector of the industrial automation movement. According to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), industrial cobots are expected to make up over a third of industrial robot sales over the next five years. Cobots are designed to allow humans and robots to work together, taking advantage of the unique skills and benefits of both. These are the top 5 reasons why your company should consider working with cobots. 1. There is no need for [...]

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10 Industrial Robotic Arms Manufacturers Who Stood Out In The Last Years

Robotic automation has found a foothold in a record number of industries. Robotic arms are one of the most common and iconic types of robots found on factory floors. Yet, it’s just a few key, innovative companies responsible for making most of those machines. Here are ten of the best robotic arm manufacturers in the industry and what makes them stand out above the rest.

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How Can Automation Benefit my Business

Are you feeling left behind by the Industry 4.0 revolution? You may be considering how automation might benefit your business. In this article, we will look at what you need to consider before automating your processes, and the benefits to your company should you choose to automate. Efficiency Bill Gates said, “The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency.” We’re going to assume you run an [...]

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What to Expect when Becoming a Robotics Engineer

Growing up, you may have had the idea of robots taking over almost all our daily chores. Movies and the media promised us that robots would make our jobs easier and even become capable of making their own decisions and correcting their behavior. These days, more and more universities are offering robotics and robotics engineering as majors. The need for people to design automated systems is steadily on the rise. So, what should you expect when pursuing a path in [...]

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going with a Cobot

If you thought robots were going to take over all of our factory jobs, you probably never considered the collaborative robot, or cobot. These machines are designed to work with and assist humans in the factory environment. Rather than to remove humans entirely from the process, machinery is quite capable of facilitating a variety of jobs that improve accuracy, safety, and precision. So what are the top 5 questions you should ask yourself before going with cobots in your factory? [...]

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What to Know About the 4.0 Industry

Industry 4.0 is the new buzz word in the field of automation, and companies looking to be on the cutting edge may want to know how they can be part of this new movement. You may be wondering if Industry 4.0 is all it’s marketed to be? Or is just a gimmick? As you’ll see, Industry 4.0 is the real deal, and here’s what you need to know about it. The Industrial Revolutions The first industrial revolution, often just called [...]

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Top 5 Cobots on the Market

The world of robotics is in a golden age and the fields of industrial robotics and automation are reaping the benefits. In particular, the advent of the cobot fulfills the dream of humans and robots working side by side. In this article, we’ll take a look at the Top 5 collaborative robots currently on the market. ABB YuMi® IRB 14000 The Swiss-Swedish team at ABB has established their company as a leader in industrial robotics. The IRB 14000 cobot, known [...]

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This Month in Robotics – July 2019

In this segment, DIY-Robotics will take you through the world of robotics to explore new innovative products out on the market. We’ll look at everything from industrial to military to hobby robots as well as everything in between. We’ll dive into the technology, the programming, and the design features and what they might mean for the automation industry. In segment 1 we present two bionic robots from pneumatics and automation giant FESTO.   Why Bionic Robots matter Nature has had [...]

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