Manufacturing
Marketing Partner
TM Robotics (Americas) Inc
TM Robotics, in partnership with Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine until 1st April 2020, offers a comprehensive range of industrial robots ideally suited for high-precision assembly, machine loading/unloading and material-handling applications that can be dust proof, clean room, or IP65/67. The company's extensive product line starts with a Cartesian solution available in thousands of combinations from single actuators to four-axis solutions; six-axis solutions that can include precise vision-control; and a complete range of SCARAs from low cost to the industry-leading SCARA with 1200-mm reach that can carry up to 20 kgs. TM Robotics sells and services robots throughout Europe, the Middle East, India, Russia, and Africa, as well as North, Central, and South America, from headquarters in Hertfordshire, England and Elk Grove Village, IL, USA. For more information, visit www.tmrobotics.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Mailing Address:
755 Greenleaf Ave
Elk Grove Village, Il 60007
United States of America
Tel: 8477097308
Email: info@tmrobotics.com
Website: http://tmrobotics.com
Company Category: Industrial Robotics
Company Sector: Manufacturing
Keywords: SCARA Industrial Robots Cartesian Actuators robot
Partner Status: Marketing Partner
Products
TM Robotics - Shibaura Machine THE SCARA range
The THE range from Shibaura Machine is an extensive line up of SCARA robots. Available in four arm lengths THE400 (400mm), THE600 (600mm) and the most recent THE800 (800mm) and THE1000 (1000mm), this range is suitable for assembly, handling, inspection and pick and place processes in varied industrial applications. The THE1000 boasts a 20kg payload capacity and an impressive 0.44 second cycle time, providing high speeds for processes with large components. In fact, the range has been recognised for as the price-to-performance leader compared to other SCARA models in its price range due to its impressive speed versus payload capacity.
Articles
Giving lens cleaning cloths a robotic hand - Robotic automation for textile processing
Here’s how Italian startup, Roboprint, partnered with TM Robotics, the distributor of Shibaura Machine robots, to develop an automated solution for the labour-intensive processes of detaching and handling eyeglasses fabric stock.
Investing in the UK’s injection moulding sector - The case for all-electric machines and robotic integration
Traditionally, our manufacturers have relied on hydraulic-powered injection moulding machines in their operations. However, the industry is now at a crossroads, faced with the imperative to embrace technological advancements for sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Robotic solutions for pharmaceutical packaging - Automated system addresses key limitations of manual processes
In collaboration with robotics expert, TM Robotics, its South American partner Questt has developed an innovative vial packaging solution that addresses the limitations of manual processes and elevates productivity and performance for life sciences production lines.
Automating pick-and-place in food manufacturing
The requirements included automatic pick and place of up to 60 keys per minute, seamless integration with the existing production line and a minimal factory floor footprint.
Making “cheddar” with industrial automation - Achieving 83 per cent waste reduction in food manufacturing
Ultrasonic uses energy from microscopic vibrations of a blade to pass easily through the material and offers a more effective solution for cutting food products. When paired with automation, ultrasonic technology can deliver precise and accurate cutting for manufacturers.
Breaking the mould - Shibaura Machine injection moulding machines transform SPAL Automotive’s production
Automotive manufacturer SPAL needed to upgrade its production line to meet changing market demands — including faster cycle times and reduced energy consumption.
Global cricket ball manufacturer uses automation with a vision system for efficiency and upskilling
The plan was to place the full trays of cricket ball covers into the dispenser, feeding trays automatically to the TVL700 robot to load and unload the trimming machine. This requires only one operator to load a set of trays every 20 to 25 minutes.
Talking AUTOMATE 2024 with TM Robotics
Visitors will have the chance to see the entire THE robot range, including the THE400, THE600, THE800 and THE1000. The line-up includes robots of different sizes and strengths, providing visitors with an opportunity to find the perfect model for their application.
Reshoring with robots - UK manufacturers can use automation to bring production back home
The advantages of all-electric injection moulding machines demonstrate how automation and robots can help manufacturers bring their operations back home to the UK. Reshoring can be achieved with cost- and energy-efficiency as well as productivity benefits.
Robots Can Support the Future of Bioplastics - Economical Manufacturing With Bioplastics Needs 6-axis Robots
Here, Nigel Smith, CEO at TM Robotics, explains how the use of robots in injection moulding processes, including its recently-expanded 6-axis robot range, can help manufacturers embrace a bioplastic future.
Troubleshooting Robots - Enhancing Manufacturing Security Through Innovative Troubleshooting
Here, Ryan Guthrie, vice president at TM Robotics, distribution partner of Shibaura Machine, explains how advanced robot controllers can provide enhanced troubleshooting in smart factory settings — while prioritizing data security.
Building Customers’ Trust With Robots - Advanced 3D Vision Systems Improve Food Traceability
Food traceability is not just a matter of compliance, it’s also essential for maintaining customer trust and brand reputation.
Talking AUTOMATE 2023 with TM Robotics
At the booth, visitors can see the TH650A robot perform a live screw feeding demonstration, developed by ASG. This is just one of many solutions TM Robotics is involved with.
Intelligent Box Opening Device (IBOD)
You have lots of cartons coming into a typical warehouse, let’s say 600 boxes per hour, and razor blades are used to cut these boxes while keeping up with intake speeds. This invites risks and employees still get injured, despite safety precautions.
Talking Automate 2022 with TM Robotics
Automate marks the US launch of Shibaura Machine’s latest robot models — the THE800 and THE1000. These high-performance robots have been designed to meet demand for fast paced assembly applications with higher loads.
Three Reasons to Robotize Soldering Operations
As electronics get smaller and manufacturers come under greater pressure to improve efficiency and throughput, the traditional hand soldering method is no longer up to scratch.
The Future of Robot Programming - Industrial Robot Programming Tool Supports All Phases of Automation
Self-sustainability means, of course, that the working systems between robots and humans can continue to function, and grow, into the future. Indeed, for manufacturers a key signifier of growth is acquiring more machines that also have more capabilities.
Making “cheddar” With Industrial Automation - Achieving 83 Per Cent Waste Reduction in Food Manufacturing
Ultrasonic uses energy from microscopic vibrations of a blade to pass easily through the material and offers a more effective solution for cutting cheese and other food products. When paired with automation, ultrasonic technology can deliver precise and accurate cutting.
Grasping Static Electricity for Revolutionary Robotics - Nike-backed Start-up Automates the Impossible
Following Grabit’s inception in 2013, Nike Inc. made an investment in the company and later became one of the first customers to buy its materials handling robot system, Stackit. Using Stackit, Nike can manufacture 600 pairs of shoes in just one eight-hour shift.
What OEMs Look for in the Perfect Robot Supplier
The World Robotics 2020 Industrial Robots report shows a record 2.7 million industrial robots are operating in factories around the world — and many of those are integrated into larger equipment.
SCARA Robots for fast-cycle automation in a Smart Factory Environment
As for the TS5000, its communication functions enable real-time data transmission between the robot and controller, allowing manufacturers to integrate the system into a smart factory environment.
Grasping Static Electricity for Revolutionary Robotics
Imagine if you could harness the same static cling to handle a material as fragile as an egg, as flimsy as soft fabric — or to assemble the uppers of Nike trainers at 20 times the pace of a human worker.
Good Things Come in Automated Packages
Precision soldering applications have long been dependant on manual processes, making it virtually impossible to provide consistent quality. Human error is always a risk with manual soldering.
Cobots Versus Industrial Robots
Buying a new robot is a considerable investment for any business owner. Collaborative robots have been widely marketed as a cheaper alternative to industrial robots, but what’s the catch?
Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot
Robots aren’t always given a favorable representation in pop culture. In Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), homicidal supercomputer HAL 9000 demonstrates how a robot could conspire against its human colleagues.
Automate for Accident Reduction
Box opening robots, while on a smaller scale, can eliminate the need for workers to handle blades. Unfortunately, box opening robots are not as common as the more traditional six-axis or SCARA robot models.
Who’s Winning the Robot Race?
Three-quarters of total robot sales are currently attributed to just five countries — China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the United States and Germany.
Talking AUTOMATE 2017 with TM Robotics
TM Robotics will be announcing the newest 6-axis robot from Toshiba Machine. Customers are looking for light to medium duty robots to perform tasks, without breaking the bank.
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Press Releases
Shibaura Machine unveils complete robotics line automation at Automate 2025
Developed by Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine, the THE series of SCARA robots has become a gold standard in high-speed, precision automation. Designed to meet the evolving demands of industries such as electronics, pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics and automotive component assembly, each robot in the series provides exceptional cycle times, payload handling and trajectory accuracy.
Shibaura Machine unveils ceiling-mounted SCARA robots
Harness vertical space for efficient, fast and scalable automation
TM Robotics and iAutomation sign partnership - Shibaura Machine robot supply approved for East Coast
iAutomation will benefit from TM Robotics' wealth of experience supplying robotics and robot programming training for Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine, industrial robots.
New automation technology cuts shipping costs
TM Robotics is now offering the CASI-SmartBox - a solution using a Shibaura Machine robot that cuts excess cardboard on any size box by scanning the item height
TM Robotics unveils latest innovations at Automate 2023
Discover Shibaura Machine's latest industrial robots and automation solutions in Detroit, US
Shibaura Machine partners with SICK for robot demonstration
Automation technologies at the Assembly Show 2022
New SCARAs from Shibaura Machine offer higher speeds and double the payload
THE800 and THE1000 set new standards for Shibaura Machine SCARA robots
Flexible feeding for a smarter production line - Integrated feeding module can improve agility and operational efficiency
As an increasing number of industries embrace automation, vibratory feeders are becoming more widely used. They offer a quicker and more effective alternative to manual feeding, but can be inflexible and complex to incorporate into existing systems.
Double operating speed for new SCARA robots - New robot releases at Automate 2022
The THE800 and THE1000 robots are the latest additions to the Shibaura Machine SCARA range. The new models boast double the maximum operating speed compared to conventional alternatives, with an impressive 8,400mm per second and 9,500 mm per second joint speed respectively.
Automating the plastics industry
It is the task of robot manufacturers to better inform the marketplace that automation can enhance their productivity and efficiency, while remaining competitive. For the plastics and injection moulding market, investing in automation certainly doesn't automatically lead to the depletion of a human workforce. Instead, robots should be seen as a means to do more with the equipment plastics manufacturers currently have.
