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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