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−	~~One~~ technology that ~~certainly makes~~ life simple and convenient is a robot. These ~~human-like~~ machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and ~~helps~~ reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm.	+	A technology that can make life more simple and convenient is the robot. These machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and help reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm.

−	Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking and placing, machine loading, drilling, ~~palletizing~~, spraying, and ~~many more~~. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.	+	Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking and placing, machine loading, drilling, palletising, spraying, and so on. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and may be considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.

	[[File:Heavy_Payload_Robotics_Arm_Market.jpg\|link=File:Heavy_Payload_Robotics_Arm_Market.jpg]]		[[File:Heavy_Payload_Robotics_Arm_Market.jpg\|link=File:Heavy_Payload_Robotics_Arm_Market.jpg]]

−	The demand for improving production capabilities ~~via~~ adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms ~~among industries,~~ the high cost of labour in developed economies are ~~subsequently~~ fuelling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry~~. As per the report by Allied Market Research~~, ~~the heavy payload robotic arm market~~ is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025	+	The demand for improving production capabilities by the adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms and the high cost of labour in developed economies are fuelling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry, which is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025

−	~~Given the huge demand~~ for ~~heavy payload~~ robotic ~~arms~~, ~~the industry is likely~~ to ~~offer lucrative opportunities for the manufacturers~~ in ~~the space~~.	+	In June 2018, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a Japan-based robotics company, expanded its Motoman GP series to include a variety of new handling models for payloads of 35 to 600 kg. In November 2017, ABB Robotics, a leader in industrial and collaborative robots and Kawasaki Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots and robotic automation systems, joined forces to share knowledge and make advancements in collaborative robots. ABB won a robot order from Valmet Automotive to develop a new Mercedes SUV in March 2016.

−	~~In June 2018, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a Japan-based robotics company, expanded its Motoman~~ GP ~~series to~~ include ~~a variety of~~ new ~~handling models~~ for ~~payloads of 35 to 600 kg. In November 2017~~, ~~ABB Robotics~~, ~~a leader in industrial~~ and ~~collaborative robots and Kawasaki Robotics, a leading supplier~~ of ~~industrial robots~~ and ~~robotic automation systems, joined hands to share knowledge and make advancements~~ in ~~collaborative robots. ABB won a robot order from Valmet Automotive to develop a new Mercedes SUV in March 2016~~.	+	Yaskawa’s latest GP line of robots include compact and highly-efficient robots. Operated by the new Motoman YRC1000 high-performance controller, the robot line is meant for high-speed joining, packaging, and general handling applications. The programmer of the YRC1000 control unit is ergonomically arranged and is the lightest in its category.

−	~~Yaskawa Expands its Motoman~~ GP ~~Series~~	+	The embedded touchscreen allows precise and intuitive operation and easy navigation with the cursor. The wrist axes of the handling robots are designed in conformance with protection class IP67. This allows them to be used for handling and other automated tasks in more harsh environments. The slim and compact design of the robots allows the manipulators to access deep areas, and the smooth surfaces facilitate the cleaning of the GP robots.

−	~~Yaskawa’s latest GP line of robots include compact~~ and ~~highly efficient robots. It expanded its range~~ by ~~incorporating several new handling models~~ with ~~payloads of 35 to 600 kg~~. ~~Operated by~~ the ~~new Motoman YRC1000 high-performance controller,~~ the ~~robot line~~ is ~~meant for high-speed joining~~, ~~packaging~~, and ~~general handling applications. The programmer of~~ the ~~YRC1000 control unit is ergonomically arranged~~ and ~~is the lightest in its category~~.	+	ABB and Kawasaki formed a partnership to share knowledge and promote the advantages offered by collaborative robots, especially those with dual arm designs. Under the terms of the contract, which is the world’s first to focus on ‘cobots,’ both the companies continue to independently produce and market their own offerings while collaborating on joint technical and awareness opportunities, which includes educating policymakers and others about the benefits of collaborative automation, and developing approaches to safety, programming, and communications.

−	The embedded touchscreen allows precise and intuitive operation and easy navigation with the cursor. The wrist axes of the handling robots are designed in conformance with protection class IP67. This allows them to be used for handling and other automated tasks in harsher environments. The slim and compact design of the robots allows the manipulators to access deep areas, and the smooth surfaces facilitate the cleaning of the GP robots.	+	Yasuhiko Hashimoto, managing executive officer and general manager, Kawasaki Robot Division said; “Collaborative robots, especially those with two arms capable of human interactions, can greatly contribute to society and help the world cope with labor shortages and an aging workforce. We see high potential in expanding collaborative applications and processes where people and technology work together to create solutions. I’m very pleased that ABB and Kawasaki are joining forces to lead the drive for more user-friendly, advanced collaborative automation.”
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−	~~ABB and Kawasaki Collaborate~~	+
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−	ABB and Kawasaki formed a partnership to share knowledge and promote the advantages offered by collaborative robots, especially those with dual arm designs. Under the terms of the contract, which is the world’s first to focus on ‘cobots,’ both the companies continue to independently produce and market their own offerings while collaborating on joint technical and awareness opportunities, which includes educating policymakers and others about the pros of collaborative automation, and developing approaches to safety, programming, and communications.	+
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−	Yasuhiko Hashimoto, managing executive officer and general manager, Kawasaki Robot Division said, “Collaborative robots, especially those with two arms capable of human interactions, can greatly contribute to society and help the world cope with labor shortages and an aging workforce. We see high potential in expanding collaborative applications and processes where people and technology work together to create solutions. I’m very pleased that ABB and Kawasaki are joining forces to lead the drive for more user-friendly, advanced collaborative automation.”	+
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−	~~ABB Wins Robot Order~~	+

	In the largest ever contract signed in Finland for industrial robots, Valmet Automotive received more than 250 robots from ABB for use at its Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV body shop in Uusikaupunki, Finland. This doubles the total number of ABB robots within the Valmet product portfolio. The new production line is a greenfield project comprising the main lines and sub-assembly cells. According to Finnish automotive supplier, the additional line of ABB robots boosts productivity and shortens lead-times.		In the largest ever contract signed in Finland for industrial robots, Valmet Automotive received more than 250 robots from ABB for use at its Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV body shop in Uusikaupunki, Finland. This doubles the total number of ABB robots within the Valmet product portfolio. The new production line is a greenfield project comprising the main lines and sub-assembly cells. According to Finnish automotive supplier, the additional line of ABB robots boosts productivity and shortens lead-times.

−	Pekka Tiitinen, president of ABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion division said, “ABB’s flexible and intelligent manufacturing technologies will help Valmet Automotive reduce investment costs, increase productivity and respond quickly to market demands. Improving industrial productivity is one of the major growth drivers of ABB’s Next Level strategy.”	+	Pekka Tiitinen, president of ABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion division said; “ABB’s flexible and intelligent manufacturing technologies will help Valmet Automotive reduce investment costs, increase productivity and respond quickly to market demands. Improving industrial productivity is one of the major growth drivers of ABB’s Next Level strategy.”

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−	One technology that certainly makes life simple and convenient is a robot. These human-like machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and helps reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm. Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking & placing, machine loading, drilling, palletizing, spraying, and many more. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.	+	One technology that certainly makes life simple and convenient is a robot. These human-like machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and helps reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm.

−	~~[[File:~~Heavy ~~Payload Robotics Arm Market~~.~~jpg]]~~	+	Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking and placing, machine loading, drilling, palletizing, spraying, and many more. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.

−	The demand for improving production capabilities via adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms among industries, the high cost of labor in developed economies are subsequently fueling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry. As per the report by Allied Market Research, the [~~https~~:~~//www~~.~~alliedmarketresearch~~.~~com/heavy-payload-robotic-arm-market heavy payload robotic arm market~~] ~~is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025~~	+	[[File:Heavy_Payload_Robotics_Arm_Market.jpg\|link=File:Heavy_Payload_Robotics_Arm_Market.jpg]]

−	Given the huge demand for heavy payload robotic arms, the industry is likely to offer lucrative opportunities for the manufacturers in the space. ~~Several businesses – small, medium, and large adopted strategies such as partnerships, product launches and more to widen their reach and strengthen their market position.~~ In June 2018, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a Japan-based robotics company, expanded its Motoman GP series to include a variety of new handling models for payloads of 35 to 600 kg. In November 2017, ABB Robotics, a leader in industrial and collaborative robots and Kawasaki Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots and robotic automation systems, joined hands to share knowledge and make advancements in collaborative robots. ABB won a robot order from Valmet Automotive to develop a new Mercedes SUV in March 2016.	+	The demand for improving production capabilities via adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms among industries, the high cost of labour in developed economies are subsequently fuelling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry. As per the report by Allied Market Research, the heavy payload robotic arm market is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025
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		+	Given the huge demand for heavy payload robotic arms, the industry is likely to offer lucrative opportunities for the manufacturers in the space.
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		+	In June 2018, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a Japan-based robotics company, expanded its Motoman GP series to include a variety of new handling models for payloads of 35 to 600 kg. In November 2017, ABB Robotics, a leader in industrial and collaborative robots and Kawasaki Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots and robotic automation systems, joined hands to share knowledge and make advancements in collaborative robots. ABB won a robot order from Valmet Automotive to develop a new Mercedes SUV in March 2016.

	Yaskawa Expands its Motoman GP Series		Yaskawa Expands its Motoman GP Series

−	Yaskawa’s latest GP line of robots include compact and highly efficient robots. It expanded its range by incorporating several new handling models with payloads of 35 to 600 kg. Operated by the new Motoman YRC1000 high-performance controller, the robot line is meant for high-speed joining, packaging, and general handling applications. The programmer of the YRC1000 control unit is ergonomically arranged and is the lightest in its category. The embedded touchscreen allows precise and intuitive operation and easy navigation with the cursor. The wrist axes of the handling robots are designed in conformance with protection class IP67. This allows them to be used for handling and other automated tasks in harsher environments. The slim and compact design of the robots allows the manipulators to access deep areas, and the smooth surfaces facilitate the cleaning of the GP robots.	+	Yaskawa’s latest GP line of robots include compact and highly efficient robots. It expanded its range by incorporating several new handling models with payloads of 35 to 600 kg. Operated by the new Motoman YRC1000 high-performance controller, the robot line is meant for high-speed joining, packaging, and general handling applications. The programmer of the YRC1000 control unit is ergonomically arranged and is the lightest in its category.
		+
		+	The embedded touchscreen allows precise and intuitive operation and easy navigation with the cursor. The wrist axes of the handling robots are designed in conformance with protection class IP67. This allows them to be used for handling and other automated tasks in harsher environments. The slim and compact design of the robots allows the manipulators to access deep areas, and the smooth surfaces facilitate the cleaning of the GP robots.

	ABB and Kawasaki Collaborate		ABB and Kawasaki Collaborate

−	ABB and Kawasaki formed a partnership to share knowledge and promote the advantages offered by collaborative robots, especially those with dual arm designs. Under the terms of the contract, which is the world’s first to focus on ‘cobots,’ both the companies continue to independently produce and market their own offerings while collaborating on joint technical and awareness opportunities, which includes educating policymakers and others about the pros of collaborative automation, and developing approaches to safety, programming, and communications. Yasuhiko Hashimoto, managing executive officer and general manager, Kawasaki Robot Division said, “Collaborative robots, especially those with two arms capable of human interactions, can greatly contribute to society and help the world cope with labor shortages and an aging workforce. We see high potential in expanding collaborative applications and processes where people and technology work together to create solutions. I’m very pleased that ABB and Kawasaki are joining forces to lead the drive for more user-friendly, advanced collaborative automation.”	+	ABB and Kawasaki formed a partnership to share knowledge and promote the advantages offered by collaborative robots, especially those with dual arm designs. Under the terms of the contract, which is the world’s first to focus on ‘cobots,’ both the companies continue to independently produce and market their own offerings while collaborating on joint technical and awareness opportunities, which includes educating policymakers and others about the pros of collaborative automation, and developing approaches to safety, programming, and communications.
		+
		+	Yasuhiko Hashimoto, managing executive officer and general manager, Kawasaki Robot Division said, “Collaborative robots, especially those with two arms capable of human interactions, can greatly contribute to society and help the world cope with labor shortages and an aging workforce. We see high potential in expanding collaborative applications and processes where people and technology work together to create solutions. I’m very pleased that ABB and Kawasaki are joining forces to lead the drive for more user-friendly, advanced collaborative automation.”

	ABB Wins Robot Order		ABB Wins Robot Order

−	In the largest ever contract signed in Finland for industrial robots, Valmet Automotive received more than 250 robots from ABB for use at its Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV body shop in Uusikaupunki, Finland. This doubles the total number of ABB robots within the Valmet product portfolio. The new production line is a greenfield project comprising the main lines and sub-assembly cells. According to Finnish automotive supplier, the additional line of ABB robots boosts productivity and shortens lead-times. Pekka Tiitinen, president of ABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion division said, “ABB’s flexible and intelligent manufacturing technologies will help Valmet Automotive reduce investment costs, increase productivity and respond quickly to market demands. Improving industrial productivity is one of the major growth drivers of ABB’s Next Level strategy.”	+	In the largest ever contract signed in Finland for industrial robots, Valmet Automotive received more than 250 robots from ABB for use at its Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV body shop in Uusikaupunki, Finland. This doubles the total number of ABB robots within the Valmet product portfolio. The new production line is a greenfield project comprising the main lines and sub-assembly cells. According to Finnish automotive supplier, the additional line of ABB robots boosts productivity and shortens lead-times.
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		+	Pekka Tiitinen, president of ABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion division said, “ABB’s flexible and intelligent manufacturing technologies will help Valmet Automotive reduce investment costs, increase productivity and respond quickly to market demands. Improving industrial productivity is one of the major growth drivers of ABB’s Next Level strategy.”
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	One technology that certainly makes life simple and convenient is a robot. These human-like machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and helps reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm. Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking & placing, machine loading, drilling, palletizing, spraying, and many more. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.		One technology that certainly makes life simple and convenient is a robot. These human-like machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and helps reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm. Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking & placing, machine loading, drilling, palletizing, spraying, and many more. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.
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	The demand for improving production capabilities via adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms among industries, the high cost of labor in developed economies are subsequently fueling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry. As per the report by Allied Market Research, the [https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/heavy-payload-robotic-arm-market heavy payload robotic arm market] is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025		The demand for improving production capabilities via adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms among industries, the high cost of labor in developed economies are subsequently fueling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry. As per the report by Allied Market Research, the [https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/heavy-payload-robotic-arm-market heavy payload robotic arm market] is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025

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	One technology that certainly makes life simple and convenient is a robot. These human-like machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and helps reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm. Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking & placing, machine loading, drilling, palletizing, spraying, and many more. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.		One technology that certainly makes life simple and convenient is a robot. These human-like machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and helps reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm. Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking & placing, machine loading, drilling, palletizing, spraying, and many more. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.

−	The demand for improving production capabilities via adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms among industries, the high cost of labor in developed economies are subsequently fueling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry. As per the report by Allied Market Research, the [https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/heavy-payload-robotic-arm-market heavy payload robotic arm market] is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025.	+	The demand for improving production capabilities via adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms among industries, the high cost of labor in developed economies are subsequently fueling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry. As per the report by Allied Market Research, the [https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/heavy-payload-robotic-arm-market heavy payload robotic arm market] is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025

	Given the huge demand for heavy payload robotic arms, the industry is likely to offer lucrative opportunities for the manufacturers in the space. Several businesses – small, medium, and large adopted strategies such as partnerships, product launches and more to widen their reach and strengthen their market position. In June 2018, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a Japan-based robotics company, expanded its Motoman GP series to include a variety of new handling models for payloads of 35 to 600 kg. In November 2017, ABB Robotics, a leader in industrial and collaborative robots and Kawasaki Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots and robotic automation systems, joined hands to share knowledge and make advancements in collaborative robots. ABB won a robot order from Valmet Automotive to develop a new Mercedes SUV in March 2016.		Given the huge demand for heavy payload robotic arms, the industry is likely to offer lucrative opportunities for the manufacturers in the space. Several businesses – small, medium, and large adopted strategies such as partnerships, product launches and more to widen their reach and strengthen their market position. In June 2018, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a Japan-based robotics company, expanded its Motoman GP series to include a variety of new handling models for payloads of 35 to 600 kg. In November 2017, ABB Robotics, a leader in industrial and collaborative robots and Kawasaki Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots and robotic automation systems, joined hands to share knowledge and make advancements in collaborative robots. ABB won a robot order from Valmet Automotive to develop a new Mercedes SUV in March 2016.

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One technology that certainly makes life simple and convenient is a robot. These human-like machines can perform a wide variety of tasks and helps reduce operational cost and improve efficiency. A robotic arm is one that is programmable and has functions similar to that of a human arm. Heavy payload robotic arms are capable of performing heavy-duty jobs such as picking & placing, machine loading, drilling, palletizing, spraying, and many more. They efficiently perform tasks which are physically demanding, repetitive, and considered too dangerous to be performed by humans and provide businesses with decisive productivity advantages.

The demand for improving production capabilities via adoption of robotic arms, the rise in awareness of the long-term benefits of robotic arms among industries, the high cost of labor in developed economies are subsequently fueling the growth of the heavy payload robotic arm industry. As per the report by Allied Market Research, the [https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/heavy-payload-robotic-arm-market heavy payload robotic arm market] is expected to reach $13,620.96 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2018 to 2025.

Given the huge demand for heavy payload robotic arms, the industry is likely to offer lucrative opportunities for the manufacturers in the space. Several businesses – small, medium, and large adopted strategies such as partnerships, product launches and more to widen their reach and strengthen their market position. In June 2018, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a Japan-based robotics company, expanded its Motoman GP series to include a variety of new handling models for payloads of 35 to 600 kg. In November 2017, ABB Robotics, a leader in industrial and collaborative robots and Kawasaki Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots and robotic automation systems, joined hands to share knowledge and make advancements in collaborative robots. ABB won a robot order from Valmet Automotive to develop a new Mercedes SUV in March 2016.

Yaskawa Expands its Motoman GP Series

Yaskawa’s latest GP line of robots include compact and highly efficient robots. It expanded its range by incorporating several new handling models with payloads of 35 to 600 kg. Operated by the new Motoman YRC1000 high-performance controller, the robot line is meant for high-speed joining, packaging, and general handling applications. The programmer of the YRC1000 control unit is ergonomically arranged and is the lightest in its category. The embedded touchscreen allows precise and intuitive operation and easy navigation with the cursor. The wrist axes of the handling robots are designed in conformance with protection class IP67. This allows them to be used for handling and other automated tasks in harsher environments. The slim and compact design of the robots allows the manipulators to access deep areas, and the smooth surfaces facilitate the cleaning of the GP robots.

ABB and Kawasaki Collaborate

ABB and Kawasaki formed a partnership to share knowledge and promote the advantages offered by collaborative robots, especially those with dual arm designs. Under the terms of the contract, which is the world’s first to focus on ‘cobots,’ both the companies continue to independently produce and market their own offerings while collaborating on joint technical and awareness opportunities, which includes educating policymakers and others about the pros of collaborative automation, and developing approaches to safety, programming, and communications. Yasuhiko Hashimoto, managing executive officer and general manager, Kawasaki Robot Division said, “Collaborative robots, especially those with two arms capable of human interactions, can greatly contribute to society and help the world cope with labor shortages and an aging workforce. We see high potential in expanding collaborative applications and processes where people and technology work together to create solutions. I’m very pleased that ABB and Kawasaki are joining forces to lead the drive for more user-friendly, advanced collaborative automation.”

ABB Wins Robot Order

In the largest ever contract signed in Finland for industrial robots, Valmet Automotive received more than 250 robots from ABB for use at its Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV body shop in Uusikaupunki, Finland. This doubles the total number of ABB robots within the Valmet product portfolio. The new production line is a greenfield project comprising the main lines and sub-assembly cells. According to Finnish automotive supplier, the additional line of ABB robots boosts productivity and shortens lead-times. Pekka Tiitinen, president of ABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion division said, “ABB’s flexible and intelligent manufacturing technologies will help Valmet Automotive reduce investment costs, increase productivity and respond quickly to market demands. Improving industrial productivity is one of the major growth drivers of ABB’s Next Level strategy.”

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