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ABB adds IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID compact robots
ABB Robotics launched two compact industrial robots, the IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID, which the company says cut cycle times by up to 20% versus comparable market robots.
Sumitomo Heavy posts ¥55bn operating profit as robot gear orders steady
Sumitomo Heavy Industries reported ¥834.23bn in nine-month net sales and ¥54.98bn operating profit, a 6.6% margin, citing stabilizing factory automation orders.
Paderborn revives Kawasaki six-axis robot with custom control interface for AI teaching
University of Paderborn's Karl project refurbished a Kawasaki six-axis robot and a Franka Emika Panda, adding sensors and a custom external control interface.
Pass/Fail Checks for a Six-Axis Robot Factory Acceptance Test
Buyers should define measurable acceptance checks for an assembly robot, using catalog values such as 25 kg payload, 1,831 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability as reference points, not guarantees for a supplied unit.
Prove a Six-Axis Robot on Your Own Workpiece
For an assembly robot, the decisive demonstration is running the buyer's actual industrial workpiece through the intended cycle. Use the catalog values as reference points, not guarantees for a supplied model.
What to prepare before requesting an equipment quote
Collect the workpiece, process, quantity, and delivery details that shape a machinery quotation.