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Universal Robots White Paper
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White Paper: Improving Production Quality with Cobots.

October 27, 2021
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This white paper explores how the automation of operations such as quality inspection and metrology – previously reserved for larger companies with hefty budgets – has changed dramatically with the advent of collaborative robots.


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2.5D Vision Hits Sweet Spot for Collaborative Applications

Automation can be deployed without having to redesign large parts of your facility.
Kristian Hulgard
April 8, 2021
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The days when only large companies could adopt automation are long past. Collaborative robots (cobots), lightweight industrial robot arms (LIRAs) and affordable peripherals such as vision systems and grippers have created a new paradigm by making low cost, easy to use automation solutions available to small-to-medium sized companies for the first time. 


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Universal Robots’ UR+ platform

A Customizable Vision for the Quality Profession

The future of quality inspection is one that will see quality professionals working side-by-side with collaborative robots fitted with easily-swapped vision systems.
Joe Campbell
September 1, 2020
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Over the past decade manufacturers have increasingly turned to flexible, customizable automation platforms to meet the demands of high mix/low volume orders and ensure their long-term survival in a competitive manufacturing environment.


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Collaborative Robots: Moving into the Quality Lab

Optipro enhances their world-class optics manufacturing systems using new tools for robotic machine tending and small part measurement.
Stefan Friedrich
August 4, 2020
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In this application case study, we look at how a manufacturer of precision optical manufacturing and metrology equipment uses collaborative robots and a new robotic gripper/caliper to provide a solution that helps its customers optimize quality control measurements in the quality assurance area of their factory.


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Quality in Automation > Collaborative Robots

Collaborative Robots Improve Quality

With the growth of collaborative robots, manufacturers gain a valuable tool.
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Michelle Bangert
April 4, 2020
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Robots in manufacturing is not a new idea. But today an increasing number of collaborative robots are joining the ranks, working alongside their human coworkers.


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Industry 5.0

Welcome to Industry 5.0

The “human touch” revolution is now underway.
Esben H Østergaard
May 8, 2019
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At IMTS 2018, like at any industrial trade show, the predominant theme was Industry 4.0. Although Industry 4.0 still has not scaled up to cover a significant percentage of manufacturing setups, its vision of near-total automation—and the promise of resulting cost savings—has clearly captured the industry’s imagination.


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Robot, Robots, Everywhere!

Robots are the go-to tool for manufacturers wanting to increase throughput along with quality and efficiency.
Ken Myers
April 1, 2019
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The explosive growth of robots shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, especially in manufacturing. We are not quite to the level of a ‘90s action movie, but robots are certainly popping up in a lot more places these days. What may come as a surprise is the many ways companies are now using these robots, especially when it comes to metrology.


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Can You Save Time and Money by Automating your Quality Processes?

Whether you are looking at industrial robots or cobots, automation can be a great solution.
Amanda Weiner
March 1, 2019
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More and more industrial manufacturers are moving towards automated solutions both to improve efficiency and solve staffing dilemmas. These jobs are often boring, repetitive, and/or prone to injury due to the work environment or the repetitive motion.


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QUALITY WEB EXCLUSIVE

Universal Robots Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Selling the World’s First Commercially Viable Collaborative Robot

Universal Robots marks a decade of pioneering collaborative robots, now the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation.
January 3, 2019
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INDUSTRY HEADLINE

Danish Robot Equipment Company OnRobot Acquires Purple Robotics

September 20, 2018
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The acquisition takes place two months after the OnRobot merger of three robotics companies from the United States, Hungary and Denmark that created one global player with a focus on the market for industrial robot accessories.


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Webinar

9/21/21 to 9/21/22
Contact: Lauren

Simplifying Cobot Setup and Deployment for Quality Applications

On Demand Collaborative robots are known for being easy to program and deploy. But did you know there are certain “tricks of the trade” to help you get up and running even faster, in many cases as little as 2 days? This webinar will convey basic information about collaborative robots and what makes them inherently safe and easy to use; will discuss the concept of “incremental automation” to help get you started; and most importantly, will discuss the deployment time-saving nature of “plug and play” peripherals. 

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Webinar

2/16/22 to 2/16/23
Contact: Meg M.

Cobots in Quality: Rapid Deployment, Fast ROI

On Demand This webinar will convey basic information about collaborative robots and what makes them inherently safe and easy to use. We will discuss the concept of “incremental automation” to help get you started, as well as how to calculate the ROI of your investment, and most importantly, the deployment time-saving nature of “plug and play” peripherals.

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Webinar

5/19/22 to 5/19/23
Contact: Meg M.

Cobots in Metrology

On Demand Automating quality inspection tasks requires systems that are consistent and accurate in environments where millimeters and microns matter. Join Lisa Lanzilotti, North American Manager, Digital Marketing for Universal Robots, and speakers from 3D InfoTech and New Scale Robotics as they discuss the advantages UR cobots have brought to their facilities.

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