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ABB Robotics
Address:
Auriga House Precedent Drive
Rooksley
Milton Keynes
MK13 8PQ
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 1908 350300
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Listing of all 100 news releases from ABB Robotics:
ABB outlines benefits of second-hand robots
David Pownall, lifecycle service manager for ABB's UK robotics division, explains what you can expect from ABB's second-hand offerings Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (24 April 2008)
ABB robotics transform metal fabrication sector
Steve Bartholomew of ABB Robotics explores the case for robotics in metal fabrication and how, by adopting sustainable practices, users can significantly transform productivity and efficiency. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 7 April 2008)
Flexible robots finish castings automatically
Improved automated grinding and finishing of castings is now possible with software that enables a robot to grind, polish and buff castings as well as deflashing. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 1 April 2008)
Robotic partner network grows
Latest member of ABB's Robotic Partner Network is UK-based Astech Projects, an engineering company specialising in the supply of advanced automation systems. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (26 February 2008)
Robot picks and places 3kg at 110 picks/min
Robots offer increased speed, higher payload and a smaller footprint, while the average cycle time performance has improved by over 20%, resulting in 110 picks/min at 3kg. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (14 February 2008)
Compact robots serve injection moulders
A series of compact robots can be mounted in floor-standing, inverted or tilted orientations and can be used with injection moulding machines having capacities up to 30MN (3000 tonf). Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (21 January 2008)
No skills required to program handling robots
Robot programming software is claimed to deliver the fastest way to successful installation of robotic handling systems without the need for robot programming skills. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (29 November 2007)
Robots cut labour turnover at dairy products plant
User application article An automated robotic cell handles 150 picks/minute, ensuring that cheese blocks are moved quickly and precisely, one at a time, from one production location to another. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (15 November 2007)
Fettling robot 'feels' its way around castings
A software function, RobotWare Machining FC, lets robots grind, polish or buff castings while maintaining a constant pressure between the tool and the work surface. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 1 November 2007)
Fewer robots needed to paint cars
Having a very large working envelope, two robots can replace four existing ones when painting an automobile's exterior and ensures coating is more consistent. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (30 October 2007)
Robot cell fettles and finishes rotor cases
A robotic cell has replaced labour-intensive fettling and blending operations on pump rotor case inlet and outlet ports, reducing labour and improving the working environment. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (29 October 2007)
UK roadshow to demonstrate robotics benefits
To educate UK manufacturers about the productivity and competitive benefits of robotics, ABB Robotics has organised a free roadshow to visit 12 venues. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (25 September 2007)
Automated injection mould cell is robot assisted
User application article An automated, robot-assisted, plastics injection moulding cell continues to maintain an improved manufacturing performance of 100% for making nolvelty items. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 4 April 2007)
Robotic welding systems operate under PLC
User application article Five robotic cells at a leading supplier of welded tubular structures to the automotive industry perform key welding operations in the construction of metal front car seat backs. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 4 April 2007)
ABB controls the robots at TOTAL
ABB Robotics is launching its new fifth generation robot controller and PickMaster 5 software at Total Processing and Packaging at the NEC, Birmingham, 15-18 May. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (27 March 2007)
Picking line risk reduced by robots
User application article A team of eight of the latest ABB robots have improved competitiveness and reduced risk to manual handlers at Svedplan, part of the Licentia Group, a fast emerging producer of flat pack furniture. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (19 March 2007)
Production optimisation robots displayed
IRC5 robot controller will reveal at the show how it sets new standards with its modular concept, ergonomically designed portable interface and simplified operation of single or multiple robot cells Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (12 March 2007)
Growth in robotic partnering
ABB Robotics Consumer Industries Division has announced significant growth within its Partner Network Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 9 March 2007)
Spot welding robot can be inverted
Offered with a choice of mounting options, a electrical resistance spot welding robot can be mounted upside down for use in confined areas and as part of manufacturing cells. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 9 March 2007)
Robot Controllers' Integration In Existing Panels
Claimed easy integration with existing equipment designs, space savings and versatility are some of the benefits that the new panel-mounting robot controllers from ABB Robotics provide. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics ( 1 January 2007)
Panel-mounting robot controllers are versatile
Robot cell adds polish to pump manufacturer
Software improves robotic diecasting productivity
Robot Control System Eases End Of Line Integration
Learn how to improve robotics productivity
Automation company sells 5,000th UK robot
IAL forms partnership with ABB Robotics
Multi-robot, arc welding system is co-ordinated
Multiple robot systems programmed off-line
Robot spot welds and handles materials
Robotic parts feeding system is easy to use
Top loading robot speeds packaging
Powerful software tracks production and data
Robots help automate biscuits packaging
Shelf robot saves foundry space
Software enhances robotic picking usage
Versatile robot serves injection moulders
Faster working palletising robot has long reach
Robot Technology Days See Product Launches
Versatile, 'small' robot bends backwards
Tier 1 awards 400-robot order to ABB
Robots solve rolled beam marking problems
Automotive production ideas applied to excavators
Robotics Firm's Strategic Partnership
Robot cell boosts moulder's performance by 100%
Future is flexible for packaging industries
Most demanding task yet devised for weld robots
Manufacturing audit doubles, trebles efficiency
Shelf robot has unprecedented reach
Manufacturing audit ups production efficiency
Laser welding system may be most precise yet
Robot enquiry levels lead to team strengthening
Controller managers four robots and ancillaries
Controller directs four-robot coordination
ABB appoints new Scottish Motor Service Partner
ABB launches energy saving hotline
Highly reliable motor intended for process use
ABB wins Award for its Six Step Plan
Drive cuts costs for wooden toy company
Variable speed drives help cut dust and odours
ABB teams up with Lego to educate in robotics
Software upgrades robotic packaging efficiency
Robot to tend VMC, perform deburring and marking
Robot programming time most drastically reduced
Facilities include robotics centre of excellence
Robot retired after placing over 36 million welds
Robotic order secured for bumper finishing
Painting robot accesses limited and narrow spaces
Nemak gives ABB an Excellence Award
Robotic skid wash eliminates paint build up
Software programs press brake robots rapidly
Hand-held robotic controls will broaden in scope
Land Rover orders 186 industrial robots
Welding processes tuned 'off-line'
Industrial robot grabs Wind River Award
Robots boost electronic enclosures output
High precision robot is fast and flexible
Robotics life cycle services manager appointed
Website feeds solutions led robotics information
Six-axis robots to speed up moulding systems
Robots offer casting fettling flexibility
Plastics industry robotic partnership set up
Robotics division appoints business manager
High speed robot speeds up moulding deflashing
Robot operations monitored, controlled remotely
ABB wins robot order from Land Rover
Six-axis robot's operating speed increased 10%
Robots detect movement of parts on production line
Six tandem power presses to be automated at Ford
Robot rogramming costs reduced by up to 30% by PC
Aluminium sheet blanks fanned aprt for picking up
Flexible robotic welding cell takes larger pieces
Lease a robotic solution from GBP 3.00/h
Robot welding line sparks productivity gains
Inverter power sources serve robotic MIG welders
Plant optimises robotic paint spraying
ABB appoints senior vice president for UK
Injection moulder installs painting robots
Robots perform production welding for bridges

