As part of the Capme'Up program, formed by the three Carnot institutes (CEA List, Ifpen and Cetim), Cetim is making a new robotics demonstrator available to mechanics. Installed on Cetim's Senlis premises, within the robotics platform, it comprises two Universal Robot arms which can be programmed simply by recording manual movements.
This new collaborative robotics demonstrator remains a lightweight piece of equipment that can be adapted to different supports; it can also be moved inside workshops, making it even more cost-effective. The arms will be offered for testing to manufacturers in the first half of 2015.
Each arm is equipped with a clamp for loading and unloading parts. The UR 5 arm can lift loads of up to 5kg with a working radius of 850mm. The UR 10 arm can move parts weighing up to 10kg with a working radius of 1,300 mm.
Featuring a lightweight structure, the unit is easy to transport and can be connected to any installation using a simple electrical outlet. Each arm can be dismantled and adapted to other supports according to the needs of the company. This ease of use further enhances the profitability of robots, enabling them to adapt to the many and ever-changing needs of industrial production.
" This two-armed robot was specially designed for Cetim as a demonstrator in the Capme'Up program, says Cetim's Sylvain Acoulon. It will be used to list the most representative applications, whether in handling, assembly, finishing, control or other fields. The arms will then be tested by companies in the first half of 2015, following a simple two-day training course. "
The Capme'up consortium has launched an action plan for innovation in SMEs, as part of the French government's investment program for the future. The three-pronged plan includes active prospecting and dissemination of technologies among VSEs, SMEs and ETIs; support for companies in innovation; and development of technology platforms for innovative NDT, interactive robotics and system integration.
Learn more: www.capmeup.fr
