The new Asycube 530, 3-axis part feeder targets robotic assembly, palletizing applications
Written by: Ying Zhang
RNA's partner Asyril SA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of advanced 3-axis small-part feeder systems, is pleased to announce the new Asycube 530, which extends the sizes of parts that Asycube feeders can handle from 0.1 mm up to 150 mm. The Asycube 530 will be presented for the first time in North America during AUTOMATE 2017 and released later this year to meet the growing market demand for large-part and collaborative robotic part feeders.
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RNA Newsletter April Issue 2017
Written by: Ying Zhang
RNA Newsletter April Issue 2017: Our April issue includes a case study of RNA recently develped project a Six Axis Robot Clipping & Welding System. The issue carries an article 'What are Collaborative Robots and How Are They Used?' introducing one of the most exciting realm of industrial robotics: collaborative robots. Also Kirsty Van Rensburg, one of RNA's most experienced design engineers, shares her experience about the joys of engineering in 'Breaking down stereotypes in a man's world'. At last, we welcome our new staff on board!
Meet New People
Written by: Ying Zhang
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Jack Kirby, who has joined our design office as a Design Engineer. Jack brings with him industry experience and has quickly fitted in to life of RNA. We also welcome our two new toolroom technicians James Healy and Alexander Guy. James and Alex join to expend our automation capacity and support the growth in our manufacturing activities.
What are Collaborative Robots (Cobots) and How Are They Used?
Written by: Ying Zhang
If recent research is anything to go by, collaborative robots (cobots) are the workforce of the future. Robots have been widely used in the manufacturing industry for many years to replace a human labour, however collaborative robots or ‘cobots’ are an entirely different ball game. Continue Reading
Breaking down stereotypes in a man’s world
Written by: Ying Zhang
Kirsty Van Rensburg, one of RNA's most experienced design engineers, shares her experience about the joys of engineering. Continue Reading
