Assembly

Modern assembly lines cater to a wide range of production needs on different scales. Across industries, collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots can reduce assembly times, increase production speed, and improve product quality.

Assembly line cobots

At the heart of many manufacturing operations is the assembly line, where individual components are brought together to develop unified systems. However, traditional automation with conventional, larger robots often brings safety risks and maintenance headaches that can lead to costly downtimes. The lack of flexibility of traditional automation equipment makes it particularly challenging for companies to align their facilities with the increasing trend of High-Mix Low-Volume (HMLV) manufacturing.

Collaborative robots are revolutionizing automation. Perfect for assembly line tasks like screwdriving and part insertion, these user-friendly machines can be easily reprogrammed to meet shifting production needs. By integrating cobots, manufacturers can enhance workplace safety and adapt quickly, ensuring a smoother, more efficient assembly line for everyone involved.

Assembly line cobots in action

Free up resources

Siemens Gerätewerk Erlangen (GWE) transformed its production with over 70 UR10e cobots from Universal Robots, overcoming labor shortages and avoiding the cost pressures linked to traditional robots in mid-volume production. These compact, versatile cobots introduced a new level of flexibility, efficiently handling everything from assembly and palletizing to quality inspection.

Consistent output

Bajaj Auto Ltd.’s demanding multi-model production needed a fresh approach to automate its diverse, labor-intensive assembly processes. By introducing UR10 cobots, Bajaj not only provided its predominantly female workforce with physical support but also achieved high precision and standardization across various motorcycle models.

Faster production

The UR10 cobot from Universal Robots provided significant relief to the assembly staff at Opel’s Eisenach plant, who previously faced the physically demanding and ergonomically challenging task of screwing air conditioning compressors onto engine blocks. These cobots, designed to handle the high counterforce of tightening screws, now process up to 30 engines per hour across various models, helping the plant streamline production and adopt lean manufacturing principles.

Future-proof platform

Universal Robots provides a future-proof platform for small businesses looking to optimize production. If your workflow changes, the assembly robotic arm can be deployed quickly and easily in new product lines due to its small size and lightweight design. Intuitive software allows even the most inexperienced user to quickly grasp the basics of programming and set waypoints by simply moving the robot into position.

Infinite rotation

For screw driving applications, the end joint on the UR3e offers infinite rotation. Built-in force/torque sensing in the e-Series robots allow it to be placed directly into a screw driving application without the need for a costly torque-controlled screw-driving tool. And UR robot arms’ repeatability of down to +/- 0.03 mm (30 microns) is perfect for automating quick-precision handling.

Complete your cobot

Our collaborative, industrial robots require add-ons to reach their full potential. This worlds of additional products in an entire ecosystem on its own. We at Universal Robots take the high pride in our ecosystem, which is called UR+.

Application kits

Application kits are useful for those who can install their own solution but are looking for a compatible set of end-effectors, software and other accessories

Components

Components are single products that can be combined with our UR robot to create an entire solution. This includes items such end-effectors, 7th axis, software or teach pendants.

Solutions

Solutions are flexible and easy to integrate and typically allow for variation in the choice of grippers and all the necessary accessories. These pre-assembled packages are ideal if you are looking for a plug-and-play solution with low risk, a manageable budget and on-site setup.

Tried. Tested. Trusted.

Universal Robots has deployed over 90,000 cobots into every manufacturing industry. Companies of all sizes, from Fortune 500 giants to local contract machine shops, are leveraging our 6th generation cobots to increase productivity and quality and improve job satisfaction for their manufacturing teams.

Flexible

UR cobots meet the demands for flexibility head-on with industry-leading ease-of-use, intuitive programming, and a powerful back-end for OEMs and developers to add value and meet specific needs. UR cobot-based systems generate ROI that is usually measured in months, not years.

Worker-safe, worker-friendly

Universal Robots has developed the most complete set of safety tools and functions in the industry. Our safety protocols can be configured to meet the varied safety requirements of your plant or facilities and your application risk assessment, letting your manufacturing team work safely side-by-side with UR cobots.

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Thousands of businesses rely on Collaborative Robots to...

- Increase productivity
- Adapt to changing product demand
- Improve employee well-being and retention
- Staff through labor shortages