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Universal Robots Launches UR16e Cobot for Collaborative Automation

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Universal Robots (UR), a Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has announced the launch of its UR16e cobot which boasts an impressive 16 kg payload capability.

UR16e combines the high payload with a long reach and pose repeatability making it ideal for automated tasks such as heavy-duty material handling, heavy-part handling and machine tending.

“In today’s uncertain economic climate manufacturers need to look at flexible solutions to stay competitive,” said Jürgen von Hollen, President of Universal Robots.

“With UR16e, we meet the need for a collaborative robot that can tackle heavy-duty tasks reliably and efficiently. This launch significantly expands the versatility of our product portfolio and gives manufacturers even more ways to improve performance, overcome labour challenges, and grow their business,” he continued.

Developed on UR’s innovative e-Series platform, the UR16e offers immense benefits, capabilities and value for manufacturers, including:

“At Universal Robots we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with collaborative automation,” continued von Hollen. “Today, we’re making it easier than ever for every manufacturer to capitalize on the power of automation by bringing a cobot to market that is built to do more as it delivers more payload than our other cobots.”

Like with UR’s other e-Series cobots, the UR16e includes built-in force sensing, 17 configurable safety functions, including customisable stopping time and stopping distance, and an intuitive programming flow. UR16e meets the most demanding compliance regulations and safety standards for unobstructed human-robot collaboration.

Built To Do More

UR has changed the paradigm of automation in manufacturing. While its portfolio of cobots have been empowering manufacturers to compete, win and grow for a decade, today’s solution is built to do even more. Unlike traditional automation solutions that are costly, complex and dangerous, UR gives manufacturers of any size what they need to accelerate automation with cobots that are easy-to-deploy, with intuitive programming and zero disruption to production lines or workflows.

Today, UR has more than 37,000 cobots on the job around the world. They perform tedious and critical tasks across several thousand production environments, including assembly, pick and place, polishing, palletising, machine tending and screw- and nut driving. 

UR16e will be showcased at the China International Industry Fair  in Shanghai between September 17th and 21st, and then at Pack Expo in Las Vegas  from September 23rd to 25th. In the UK,  the UR16e will make its debut appearance at the Robotics and Automation Exhibition, taking place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on the 29th and the 30th of October.

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