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6-Axis or SCARA? A Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Robot for Your Business’ Needs
Introduction Choosing the right robot for your business depends on a thorough evaluation of your specific needs. By considering factors such as workspace, payload, speed, precision, cost, and programming complexity, you can make an informed decision. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the features, applications, and considerations for choosing between 6-axis and SCARA…
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Micro-automation for Handling Precision Optics in Laser Devices and Photonics Industry: INNOCISE X Mecademic
Automation in the photonics industry deals with small and delicate parts that require clean and precise handling with high levels of consistency, making it a challenging process to automate. Combining Mecademic’s new anti reflecting Meca500 six-axis industrial robots with INNOCISE’s precise-handling grippers provides the ultimate automation solution for applications in the field of photonics. Find…
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Automatica and Laser World of Photonics Recap
Automatica and Laser World of Photonics returned this past June 27-30th, 2023 to the Trade Fair Center Messe München in Munich, Germany. As the world’s leading trade fairs in automation and robotics, and laser and photonics, we believed these events were crucial opportunities to connect with industry leaders from Europe and around the world, discover…
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A Collaborative Success Story: Maxon and Mecademic Powering Innovation in Robotics
Overview Maxon, a pioneer in precision micromotors, and Mecademic, a leading provider of compact robotic systems, have formed a mutually beneficial partnership that fuels innovation in the field of robotics. Maxon’s motors have found their ideal match in Mecademic’s robotic platforms, while Mecademic leverages Maxon’s motors for comprehensive testing and validation. This collaboration has…
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Mecademic’s Micro-SCARA is Now Available for Pre-Order
Montreal, Canada and Munich, Germany, June 28, 2023 — Mecademic is pleased to announce and showcase its latest robotic innovation at Automatica in Munich. Early Access Program participants are testing this micro-SCARA robot across micro-automation applications that feature requirements such as high precision, speed, and a small footprint. “We launched the Early Access Program for our…
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Automate Event Recap
Automate returned to Detroit May 22-25, and as the leading automation trade show in North America, we saw it as a unique and valuable opportunity to expand our knowledge, connect with industry leaders, refine our deployment strategies, and make a substantial impact in the field of automation. Let’s take a closer look at the key…
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Optimizing Robot Paths (by Coping with Robot Singularities)
This is a copy of the presentation given by our co-founder, Prof. Ilian Bonev, at Automate 2023. This talk aims at explaining the importance of mastering robot singularities and robot configurations (i.e., the solutions of the inverse kinematics). Without a comprehensive understanding of the subject, industrial robot integrators can’t optimize the cycle times of their…
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Mecademic Launches the Smallest, High Precision SCARA on the Market
Montreal, Canada and Detroit, MI, May 24, 2023 — Mecademic Robotics is pleased to announce the launch of the Early Access Program for its micro-SCARA robotic innovation. This unique micro-SCARA robot provides high throughput and repeatability while optimizing space and mount flexibility. “Our compact SCARA robot packs a big punch and continues our focus on achieving…
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Workforce Health Drives Cretex Medical to Automate Precision Assembly
Problem Cretex Medical, an innovative contract manufacturer for the medical device industry, was faced with a difficult challenge. Responsible for manufacturing a critical component for intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter devices, they needed to find a way to optimize the daily work experience of their assembly team and scale up production at the same time. “Think…
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Robots – Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Read this before purchasing an industrial robot When it comes to investing in a robot for your business, it’s important to carefully consider all the costs involved, also known as the “Total Cost of Ownership” or TCO, to ensure that you’re getting the greatest Return on Investment (ROI). The base or advertised price of a…