Manufacturing
Marketing Partner
Universal Robots USA
Universal Robots is the market leader in collaborative robots. Since introducing the world's first commercially viable cobot in 2008, UR has developed a product portfolio including the UR3, UR5, UR10, and UR16, reflecting each cobot's payload in kg. Each model is supported by a host of plug-&-play end effectors, software, kits and accessories in the UR+ certification program, allowing for flexible redeployment of one robot into several diverse applications. Universal Robots is automating every manufacturing industry thanks to its quick setup and intuitive programming that allows frontline workers to become cobot operators and programmers. Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, UR operates out of US offices in Ann Arbor, MI, Long Island, NY, Dallas, TX, and Irvine, CA.
Mailing Address:
5430 Data Court, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
United States of America
Tel: 1-844-GO-COBOTS
Fax:
Email: ur.na@universal-robots.com
Website: http://www.universal-robots.com
Company Category: Industrial Robotics
Geographic Region: USA - North East
Company Sector: Manufacturing
Keywords: robotic arms, lightweight, flexible, userfriendly
Partner Status: Marketing Partner
Products
Universal Robots cobots can handle nearly any dull, dirty dangerous task.
Collaborative robots from Universal Robots are bringing flexible, quick-to-deploy automation to manufacturers of all sizes. With payloads ranging from 3kg to 16kg, UR's cobots can handle nearly any dull, dirty dangerous task, from assembly to painting; palletizing to screw-driving; injection molding to welding. This family of four robot arms can help you improve productivity to compete in a global market. Learn more at www.universal-robots.com.
Articles
COBOTS VS COVID: Today’s Manufacturing Reality and Tomorrow’s New Normal
THIS WHITE PAPER discusses how manufacturers in many industries are leveraging collaborative robots (cobots) to create safe zones for workers returning to production lines.
Business Perspectives and the Impacts of COVID-19 - Q&A with Universal Robots
Universal Robots’ VP of Operations and Supply Chain, Martin Kjærbo shares with us his thoughts on how Universal Robots is managing through the pandemic as well as insights into what the future of Robotics and Automation may be.
Maintenance Free UR Cobots Operate Continuously in Harsh Environment
Aircraft Tooling, a Texas-based repair center for the aviation industry, was surprised to find that Universal Robots could withstand the high temperatures and harsh environment while performing metal powder and plasma spray processes. The UR “cobots” have now been in operation for three years without breakdown or service requirements.
Talking Automate 2019 with Universal Robots
Booth #7154 - Our booth features four different application clusters for machine tending, packaging, assembly and processing. We chose to focus on these applications as they are currently experiencing a significant demand for cobot automation.
Talking ATX West with Universal Robots
Booth #4605 - We're very excited to show the ATX audience three new UR cobot-assisted applications developed by our partners
Talking IMTS with Universal Robots
IMTS is the North American launch pad for our new flagship line of cobots, the e-Series. With e-Series, we raise the bar for cobots, strengthening the core principles that define collaborative robots: Visit us at Booth #236861 for more.
Universal Robots Solves Production Challenges in Creating Revolutions' Assembly Line
The UR3 was integrated in the assembly line by Hirebotics, a Universal Robots Certified System Integrator that basically works like a staffing agency for cobots, letting startups like Creating Revolutions rent cobots by the hour without any upfront capital.
Talking PACK EXPO with Craig Tomita of Universal Robots
Our Pack Expo booth S-8257 will showcase a new mobile and modular tabletop system featuring vision-guided multiple part feeding and kitting with conveyor tracking and case loading/unloading.
Collaborative robots in the classroom deliver hands-on learning
RAMTEC Career center in Ohio is home to the largest, most comprehensive robotics education center in the U.S.
Talking AUTOMATE 2017 with Universal Robots
"Our focus on growing this network of technology partners to ensure fast and easy deployment of our robot arms is what really differentiates us from competitors. Were hoping to grow the platform to feature around 100 UR+ solutions by the end of 2017."
How Dynamic Group Quadrupled Production Capacity with Collaborative Robots
This application produces a medical device with parts that are extremely heat sensitive, so cycle times have to be consistent from part to part.
Vision-guided Collaborative Robots Deliver Fast Return on Investment in Production of Firehose Valves
The Universal Robot is so simple and non-intimidating that our programmers were already in the mindset of I dont need any guidance, I can do this on my own. It was almost like a PlayStation video game where they could pick up the controller and figure it out without reading the rules to the game.
Man Vs Machine
The result of this rung-in change is intended to be that man and machine respectively do what they can do best. The weaknesses of one are compensated for by the strengths of the other.
How Universal Robots Doubled Production at Tegra Medical
Medical device manufacturer Tegra Medical faced profit erosion as costs went up and customers demanded price cuts. Deploying three collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots to tend the machines manufacturingmedical instruments doubled throughput, freed up 11 full time positions and enabled the manufacturer to keep up with customer demand while keeping costs down.
The Crowning Conclusion: Universal Robots Saves 9 Hours of Production Time at Glidewell Laboratories
Having a UR5 robot tend four CNC machines milling dental crowns optimizes a substantial part of the production cycle at Glidewell Laboratories in Newport Beach, California.
White Papers
COBOTS VS COVID: WHITE PAPER FROM UNIVERSAL ROBOTS
THIS WHITE PAPER discusses how manufacturers in many industries are leveraging collaborative robots (cobots) to create safe zones for workers returning to production lines.
Press Releases
Universal Robots Reaches Industry Milestone with 50,000 Collaborative Robots Sold
The Danish market leader of collaborative robots celebrates unprecedented sales with the delivery of its 50,000th unit to German company VEMA GmbH
Universal Robots Announces Bryan Bird as New Regional Sales Director for North America
Universal Robots' new regional sales director will continue the development of the company's high-growth sales and distribution business in the United States and Canada
Universal Robots Launches America's Largest Virtual Collaborative Robot Expo and Conference
Universal Robots' unique tradeshow "The Cobot Expo" offers American manufacturers flexible automation solutions for a fast-changing world. The virtual expo July 28-30, 2020, is a rich experience with an extensive range of product news and demonstrations, featuring more than 30 different booths, insightful keynotes, interactive QAs, and live chats with automation experts.
New Universal Robots Interface Enables Fast Cobot Deployment for Injection Molding Applications
With the Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI), the collaborative robots leader has launched a user-friendly and quick solution for plastics manufacturers to integrate Universal Robots with injection molding machines.
Universal Robots Launches UR+ Application Kits to Greatly Simplify Cobot Deployments
The leader of collaborative robotics is expanding its UR+ platform of certified partner products with application kits that remove barriers to industrial automation for small, medium and large companies alike.
Universal Robots Debuts New Cobot-Powered Fulfillment Solutions at MODEX 2020
The market leader in collaborative robotics will show attendees at North America's largest supply chain expo how cobots can automate hard-to-staff palletizing and piece-picking tasks with new applications from partners MDCI Automation, RightHand Robotics, and Cross Automation.
Universal Robots Showcases New Cobot Powered Solutions for Palletizing, Metrology and Machine Tending at ATX West
Attendees at the largest automation technology trade show in the Western U.S. will experience how collaborative robots from industry leader Universal Robots now automate some of the most sought-after tasks in a manufacturing industry facing severe labor shortages
Universal Robots Launches Financial Services Leasing Program in Collaboration with DLL
Manufacturers immediately benefit from collaborative robots without the upfront capital investment
Universal Robots Helps Manufacturers Meet New-Year Goals During "National Cobot Awareness Month" in January
The collaborative robot pioneer and market front runner declares January to be "National Cobot Awareness Month," prompting manufacturers to discover cobots as the solution to hiring woes and productivity goals-all with a jump-start on return of investment before year-end.
Universal Robots' Best Factory Lead Time Helps Manufacturers Address Hiring Woes and Meet Tax Deduction Deadline
With just five business days from order acceptance to shipment, Universal Robots has the best factory lead times in the industry, allowing customers to utilize use-it-or-lose-it year-end budgets, applying the Section 179 tax deduction.
