Mecademic is releasing firmware version 8.4 for its Meca500 industrial robotic arm. Mecademic’s firmware releases are provided free of charge, along with complimentary technical support. Joint 6 multi-rotation with Cartesian moves Although rotating Joint 6 beyond the ±180° has always been possible with the Meca500 R3, it was limited to Joint-move-commands. With this new firmware,…
Small industrial robot race heats up at Automatica
A FANUC industrial robot nonchalantly lifts a BMW SUV high into the air at Automatica 2018 – safely out of harms way, of course. Meanwhile, small industrial robots that fit in a backpack also wow attendees in other halls by performing precision tasks that are, let’s say, less exciting. It’s quite a contrast to see.…