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“You really need to develop a whole product solution—hardware, software, UI, interfaces, and process redesign—with a consideration for what problem you are really trying to solve.” —Aldo Zini
Getting large teams of robots to collaborate is the work of Dr Regis Vincent, who envisions applications that include mapping nuclear contamination.
What obstacles remain for robots to work alongside humans in industrial settings, and how far have we come in eliminating those challenges? Dr. Roland Menassa answers these and other questions in his presentation at the RoboBusiness summit November 2-3 in Boston.
John Reid, director of Product Technology and Innovation at Moline Technology Innovation Center, a part of John Deere’s Global Technology Innovation Network, discusses how his company’s technologies will help feed the world’s billions.
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Robotics can now be used to both weld and grind when finish grinding is required. Previously, a part that was welded and needed the weld bead to be finished smooth or the weld spatter removed, required a manual operation or relocation of the part to another cell for further processing.
Now, through the use of a tool changer, and new force control technology, the robot can perform the welding process and then switch heads to go back over the weld bead with a grinder or wire brush. This allows the robot to complete the operation without further handling or relocating of the part. The robot is capable of removing weld spatter or grinding the weld bead smooth and conforming it to the contour of the finished part. This reduces part handling, provides a matching surface countour and nice quality finish.
Wolf Robotics, LLC (http://www.wolfrobotics.com) is a leader in custom robotic metalworking equipment, technology, manufacturing and servicing.
Wolf Robotics, currently has supplied over 8,200 robots worldwide for welding, cutting, material handling, material removal and machine tending. For further information about other Wolf Robotics products (http://www.wolfrobotics.com), write to: Wolf Robotics LLC, 4600 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525, call (970) 225-7600 or send an email to: . To request electronic files of this release and/or photos contact Chuck Boyer at (970) 225-7784.
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