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26
Jan

piCOBOT Adjustable Vacuum Grippers for Universal Robots

Piab does an impressive job with their piCOBOT products. Designed for Universal Robots and UR+ Certified, piCOBOT vacuum grippers can handle an impressively wide range of objects, from porous to sealed material, and everything in between. If your goal is to use your UR #cobot to pick up objects for production, packaging, assembly or nearly any purpose, these vacuum grippers are worth

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25
Jan

3D Parts Recognition and Bin Picking with Canon and FPE Automation at Automate 2019

A unique opportunity to see the latest in industrial automation, up close. Catch FPE Automation and Canon at the Automate show April 8-11. The latest in parts recognition will be on display. FPE‘s experts are putting together a Universal Robots table with the Canon system mounted, and a demo to illustrate 3D bin picking live and in person! Don’t miss it. We’ll be

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21
Jan

Universal Robots and Cognex Vision in a Production Environment

Sharing this success story. The application involves tending resistive welders. In this video, you’ll hear from the company’s VP, a down-to-earth guy who says implementation cost less than he expected. The solution from Universal Robots and Cognex is delivering 40% efficiency increase to this contract manufacturer. Check it out! Considering doing something similar with collaborative robots and vision? FPE Automation is working alongside

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17
Jan

PHD Releases New Series ESU Electric Belt-Driven Base Slides

  Announcing the new PHDPlus® Series ESU Electric Belt-Driven Base Slide The new PHD Series ESU Electric Belt-Driven Base Slides feature a robust, enclosed design with a high capacity rail bearing system delivering exceptional moment and load capability. Available in three sizes, with travels lengths up to 5,500 mm and speeds to 5,000 mm/s, these electric base slides can be combined to create

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7
Jan

Universal Robots Distributor

In the market for a Universal Robots #cobot for your business? Excellent call! Universal Robots are the world’s #1 collaborative robot, and purchasing one can really make a difference in your productivity, and your bottom line.  Before choosing a partner, make sure that partner has the right experience. Why choose FPE Automation? Turns out, there are a lot of very good reasons.

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26
Dec

Get the most out of your #cobot by selecting the right partner.

FPE AUTOMATION IS YOUR SOURCE FOR UNIVERSAL ROBOTS   FPE Automation has been UR’s partner in your area for years now. We have the experience to put cobots to work for you. LET US BRING THE ROBOT BY FOR A VISIT In addition to our close ties to Universal Robots, if your application requires it, we can involve a certified

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18
Dec

Roboworld Protective Robot Suits and Pendant Armor

Protect Your Investment Roboworld makes Robotsuit® protective robot suits and Pendant Armor® teach pendant bumpers for Universal Robots. As the premier manufacturer of robotic protective equipment, Roboworld is the answer if your robot is operating in an extreme environment, or you want that extra level of protection. Source: FPE Automation Blog

14
Dec

The Gecko Gripper from OnRobot

Onrobot GECKO GRIPPER Attach like a geckoand automate more Nature-inspired gecko technology from OnRobot makes it possible to attach & lift any kind of flat and smooth surfaces. Fast, easy gripping technology for pick & place/assembly applications. Grabs with gecko-style adhesive Picks up flat objects without air system Can lift Solid or porous objects Instantaneous gripping Integrated load sensor for

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3
Dec

FPE Automation Wins an Exceptional Three MAC Distributor Awards for November

FPE Automation Received Three MAC Distributor Awards for November The FPE Automation team has been hard at work! We just read the latest announcement released by MAC Valves, and it seems congratulations are in order. To receive just one MAC distributor award is exceptional. To receive three in a single month (November 2018) is a tremendous accomplishment. I’d like to share with

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3
Dec

Year End Savings: Up to 100% Tax Deduction for UR Collaborative Robots

YEAR END TAX INCENTIVE YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL TAX DEDUCTION As 2018 comes to an end, we wanted to inform you of a potentially game-changing year-end event involving Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code. If you are planning a #cobot purchase, there is no better time. Hurry – take advantage of the IRS tax deduction while

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