Universal Robots will supply cobot arms for Rapid Robotics’ deployment of cobot work cells around North America, which will allow Rapid Robotics to serve an even greater number of customers while maintaining the company’s swift deployment times.
The new machine is the industry’s first robotic automated system that can reliably handle the flow of parts ejected from any trim press, as the system enables full automation of the entire thermoforming process.
The new standard size orbital stretch wrapper models feature a choice of 80-inch, 100-inch, and 115-inch wrapping rings to accommodate a wide range of parts and products on 48” x 48” and 60” x 60” pallets, and on 50” wide pallet loads as tall as nearly eight feet, respectively.
The 3,000-square-foot facility allows Spee-Dee to replicate various plant conditions in-house, leading to a more accurate and reliable testing system for its customers.
The pandemic caused a sudden storm that has buffeted individual companies and entire industries and caused business leaders to seriously consider the critical importance of resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.
Krones, a leading manufacturer of filling and packaging solutions, has acquired a majority stake of R+D Custom Automation LLC (R+D). Based in Trevor, Wisconsin, R+D supplies machinery and equipment for the production and filling of containers for the pharmaceutical industry.