Cobot Toolkit: Integration Tips, Case Studies, and More

    Thinking about cobots? Start here—with top tips, stories from the field, and ideas to bring collaborative robots into your workflow.

    Looking to explore the possibilities of collaborative robots (cobots) in your operation? Whether you want to automate repetitive tasks, improve workplace safety, or scale production efficiently, cobots offer a flexible and cost-effective path forward. Below, you'll find curated articles covering real-world case studies, implementation tips, and expert insights to help you confidently evaluate and integrate cobots.

    Cobot Case Studies

    New Scale Robotics
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    Dec. 20, 2019
    In this case study with OptiPro Systems, New Scale’s precision gripper/caliper tool is installed on a UR3e cobot, and paired with a Zeiss O-Inspect CMM system.
    Universal Robots
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    Oct. 11, 2019
    Nine collaborative robots deployed at thyssenkrupp Bilstein are improving and optimizing the work environment by automating hard-to-staff tasks.
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    YuMi plants 640 seed bags per morning during the pilot program.
    June 13, 2023
    Pilot project between ABB Robotics and non-profit organization Junglekeepers demonstrates the potential of robotics and Cloud technology in reversing deforestation.
    Robotiq
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    Nov. 2, 2017
    During a small Mississippi machine shop's busy time, it turned to a lights out solution from Robotiq to meet demand without having to hiring and training a temporary CNC operator...
    Weidmuller
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    April 6, 2022
    A cobot with an HRC gripper from the Zimmer Group provides support at Weidmüller's workplace.
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    March 20, 2018
    The Miami startup, Creating Revolutions, was experiencing double-digit product reject rates in the assembly of their hospitality service pager. The UR3 cobot now handles soldering...
    Stanley Black & Decker
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    June 1, 2021
    Stanley Black & Decker's CTO discusses the global manufacturer's ongoing digital transformation.

    Cobot Integration & Implementation Tips

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    Challenges of cobots
    July 21, 2021
    Examine the challenges you should be aware of when implementing cobots and how they can be overcome.
    Universal Robots
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    Nov. 27, 2019
    These six questions will help you identify work that is ideal for automation.
    Behrens Metalware
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    Feb. 13, 2023
    Behrens Metalware discovers that robot ownership and robots-as-a-service models can provide simultaneous success.
    Kuka Robotics
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    Dec. 14, 2018
    How to successfully adopt modular robots into the manufacturing environment.

    Cobot Applications & Explainers

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    Oct. 19, 2017
    In partnership with ARC Specialties, Universal Robots is offering a unique welding solution for collaborative robots.
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    Aug. 4, 2021
    Collaborative welding robots help solve business challenges, enhance welding experiences, and rewrite traditional automation paradigms.
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    Aug. 30, 2022
    2022 marks the 60th anniversary of the first industrial robot. While robots have been a fixture of the industrial landscape for decades, in recent years, the advancement of automated...
    Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division
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    July 13, 2018
    Combining smart manufacturing methods with human-robotic process automation gives manufacturers the ability to create factories that are less prone to disruption.