Robots help recreate the Big Bang
26 September, 2008Two of ABB's IRB 140 robots were part of the laser welding system that manufactured the two accelerator rings of the Large Hadron Collider, located at CERN on the Swiss-French border.
Solar cell production robot
05 September, 2008ABB has announced a standard compact solution for solar cell manufacturing plants — the FlexPicker-System Solar. The standardised robotic cell was specially designed for loading, unloading and handling processes in automated production lines for solar cells.
Clean room robot
05 September, 2008ABB has upgraded its IRB 6640 robot to create a ‘clean room’ version. Working in close cooperation with strategic partners from the photovoltaic industry, the project was undertaken in response to the strict specifications for thin film production processes used in solar module manufacturing, where cleanliness is a critical factor.
Research and development helps Australian manufacturers
25 July, 2008Melbourne-based automation and robotics specialist Andrew Donald Design Engineers is reaping great benefits from its work with Australian manufacturers. The company works with its customers to design automated processes to improve efficiency and productivity, and with its strong focus on research and development, has claimed the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Concession since 1998.
Automatic identification of robot faults
02 May, 2008ABB Australia, a leading power and automation technology group, has announced a service concept for its customers’ robots that will identify and predict problems remotely, then automatically dispatch help.
Robot software
17 April, 2008ABB has announced that it has further enhanced its IRC5 controller operating system with the latest release of RobotWare. RobotWare 5.10 adds a host of improvements aimed at delivering greater levels of control and accuracy for robot applications.
High payload robot
20 February, 2008ABB has announced the launch of a new stronger robot, IRB 6640. This new robot is perfect for various applications within material handling, machine tending and spot welding.
Robotics innovation competition
22 August, 2007ABB Australia has launched the ABB Australia and the Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia inaugural National Robotics Innovation competition.
Centre for mine automation to be established
09 July, 2007Rio Tinto has announced major funding for one of the world’s largest civilian robotics research centres, a centre for mining automation, which will be based at The University of Sydney.
Robotics evolves into new industries
22 May, 2007 by Wendy Cramer, JournalistWith its background firmly rooted in the automotive industry, developments in technology are finally seeing robotics coming into its own in other industries too
Agile spot welder
06 December, 2006The IRB 6620 is a compact spot welding robot that can be mounted floor standing, inverted and in tilted positions. The low total weight of the robot (900 kg) makes it easy to install and handle without the need for heavy-lifting cranes. The low weight also means it can be put on top of a machine.
