Universal view

By: Keith Vozel, product manager, software, Yaskawa America Inc., Motoman Robotics division

With more interconnected devices, the need grows for a universal solution to oversee all automation tools required for production

Mini innovation

Filling the need for a small, highly functional and fast six-axis robot

A Canadian hydraulics manufacturer takes matters into its own hands with custom-built welding cells

Pairing vision-based software with collaborative robots results in greater accuracy and productivity

Collaborative robots assist industries beyond those that typically use robotics

Industry success is available with a spool welding robot that allows fabrication shops to reduce reliance on operators

By: Josh Leath, product manager welding, Yaskawa America Inc., Motoman Robotics Division

A variety of sensor technologies have taken welding automation to new heights

Robotic welding continues to evolve, but for the best use of the technology, fit-up is an important consideration

7-Axis robots allow manufacturers to use more robots in tighter spaces

Improvements in track motion systems allow for successful robotic arc welding