Novi, Mich. — Danish manufacturer Universal Robots A/S (S24179) will give its UR30 collaborative robot a U.S. launch at NPE2024.
With a 30-kilogram (66-pound) payload, the new cobot offers greater lift with superior motion control for placing large parts, the company said in a news release.
The UR30 is ideal for applications such as machine tending, material handling and high torque screw driving.
For machine tending, the high payload brings new possibilities because the cobot can use multiple grippers at the same time. This means it can remove finished parts and load more material in one single pass, shortening changeover times and maximizing productivity, the release said.
"The higher payload and greater flexibility underpin a new era in automation," UR President Kim Povlsen said. "Industries around the world are embracing more agile manufacturing and modularity in production — part of achieving that modularity and agility is about mobility, and this cobot delivers that despite its payload. As industries evolve, the UR30 not only meets but anticipates shifting demands, enabling businesses to adapt and respond to changing needs effectively."
The cobot made its world debut in Tokyo at the end of 2023.
Founded in 2005, UR has sold more than 75,000 cobots. The company is based in Odense, Denmark, with North American headquarters in Novi, Mich.