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Software and Hardware Kits for Cobots

Software and Hardware Kits for Cobots
Twenty proven software and hardware kits for the most popular cobot applications are available on the UR+ platform, a large and comprehensive ecosystem of products certified to integrate seamlessly with cobots from Universal Robots. By reducing recurring engineering decisions for common applications, the "plug and produce" kits decrease project risk and complexity and are ready for fast implementation for tasks such as finishing, inspection, assembly, machine tending, material removal, dispensing and material handling.

Finishing Copilot Software

Finishing Copilot Software
Robotiq announced new functionalities for its Finishing Copilot software. Designed for manufacturers with polishing or sanding processes, the software’s new weaving motion and variable trajectory planning enables a cobot to adjust its own path. This means cobots can finish a family of parts without the operator having to adapt the program.

MVTec fills new positions with Mario Bohnacker and Christian Eckstein

Munich-based MVTec Software GmbH, a leading international provider of machine vision software, has filled two leading positions. In his capacity as the new technical product manager, Mario Bohnacker has been responsible for the technical enhancement of the standard machine vision software HALCON since January 2020. Christian Eckstein joined the team in August 2019 as the new business developer and partner manager.

Drastically Cut Machining Costs with VERICUT Force

VERICUT Force is the standard for NC program optimization.  Force optimization can reduce machining times up to 25 percent or more, produce better quality parts, and extend tool life up to 2X. Force can optimize any CAM or manually generated tool path, using any tool or material. Force balances both tool life and speed to match your machining goals. Force Charts expose opportunities for improvement and provide NC Programmers with valuable information to make data driven decisions to achieve optimal machining conditions.

Systima sees quick payback on material life and location tracking software

Systima Technologies Inc., Kirkland, Washington, manufactures components for the defense, space and commercial markets. The company was founded in 2008 but has quadrupled in the four years since 2015. Materials and Process Engineer Marc Staiger realized early on that the forecast growth would require them to have better material management; “At that time we had around 20 rolls on-site, which we were managing out time with Excel spreadsheets, but information was not up-to-date and was scattered across PCs across the network. Also, it involved a lot of manual work counting out-time.”