Search for:	Search what?


	Sep 5, 2008

Newsletters

Subscribe Free to Product News Alerts

Receive customized, daily news on the products you want.
Subscribe View Sample

Six-Axis Robots handle payloads of up to 5 kg.

August 21, 2006 - Available in 650 and 850 mm reach models, KR5 Sixx family of robots is designed for assembly or material handling applications that require 6-axis functionality for long reach tasks. When combined with company's PC-based control platform, compact robots provide users with pick and place automation solution.

Related categories: Robotics

Archive Press Release
(Products mentioned in this Archive Press Release may or may not be available from the manufacturer.)

Release date: July 24, 2006

Kuka Robotics Introduces New Family of Compact Six Axis Robots

New Compact Six Axis Robots Combined with KUKA User Friendly Controls Enables Easy to Implement Automation Solutions

Clinton Township, Michigan - July 24, 2006 - KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced the introduction of its KUKA KR5 Sixx robot family. The new robot family is designed for customers with applications requiring 6-axis functionality for long reach tasks. The new robots when combined with KUKA Robotics' user friendly PC-based control platform gives customers an extremely easy to use and easy to learn pick and place automation solution. The new robots broaden the KUKA product line to include compact space-saving robots that are among the fastest and most reliable robots in their class.

"Customers with pick and place, assembly or material handling applications that require the flexibility of 6 axis will find the KUKA KR5 Sixx ideal," said Kevin Kozuszek, director of marketing for KUKA Robotics Corporation. "This compact robot and the user-friendly KUKA PC-based controller combine short cycle times and high accuracy with the dependability of KUKA controls."

The KUKA KR5 Sixx robot family includes 650mm and 850mm reach models and are capable of handling payloads up to 5kg. The 6 axis robots' light weight gives the robot optimum acceleration and maximum working velocities.

KUKA Robotics Corporation, with its parent company KUKA Roboter GmbH, Augsburg, Germany, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial robots, with an annual production volume approaching 10,000 units, and an installed base of over 75,000 units. The company's 5 and 6 axis robots range from 3kg to 570kg payloads, and 635mm to 3700mm reach, all controlled from a common PC based controller platform. KUKA robots are utilized in a diverse range of industries including the appliance, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, logistics, food, pharmaceutical, medical, foundry and plastics industries and in multiple applications including material handling, machine loading, assembly, packaging, palletizing, welding, bending, joining, and surface finishing. For more information contact KUKA Robotics at 866-873-5852 or visit their website at www.kukarobotics.com.

Kevin Kozuszek
Director of Marketing
248.819.0230 (voice)
866.329.5852 (fax)
kevinkozuszek@kukarobotics.com

Contacts:

Marketing:
Kevin Kozuszek Director of Marketing
USA
Phone: 248-819-0230
FAX: 866-329-5852

E-mail this person

Company Information:
Name: KUKA Robotics Corp.
Address: 22500 Key Drive
City: Clinton Township
State: MI
ZIP: 48036
Country: USA
Phone: 866-873-5852
FAX: 866-329-5852
http://www.kukarobotics.com

Story Tools

Go Back |

E-Mail | Print | Post

Click here for copyright permissions!
Copyright 2008 Thomas Publishing Company

	Contact company
	View Company Profile at ThomasNet.com
	Company web site
	More news from this company
	Search for suppliers of: Material Handling Robots Assembly Robots
	Join the forum discussion at: Wired In

Related Stories:
May 30, 2008	Inverted SCARA Robot targets packaged goods market.
Apr 22, 2008	Scara Robots are optimized for cycle time and payload.
Mar 21, 2008	Mobile Robot suits material handling applications.
Mar 4, 2008	Scara Robot has 900 mm arm length with 20 Kg max payload.
Mar 4, 2008	Error Proofing System aids assembly of threaded fasteners.
Feb 20, 2008	SCARA Robots work with Micro PowerDrive controllers.
Feb 12, 2008	Robotic Arm features 7-axis design.
Jan 31, 2008	Cartesian Robot offers full speed at long stroke.
Jan 16, 2008	Multi-Purpose Robots have 60,000 hour MTBF.
Nov 1, 2007	Robot suits small parts assembly.
Oct 17, 2007	Cartesian Robots handle ESD-sensitive products.
Jul 24, 2007	Robotic System performs PET blow-molded bottle handling.
Jun 25, 2007	Robotic System is suited for PET blow-molded bottle handling.
Jan 15, 2007	Case Picking System triples operator productivity.
Jan 8, 2007	Intelligent Food Robot performs high-speed picking.
Jan 8, 2007	Multiaxis Robot offers extended reach and high payload.
Jan 4, 2007	Inverted-Mount SCARA Robot performs high-speed packaging.
Jul 21, 2006	Robotic Platforms suit industrial, education, and lab needs.
Jul 17, 2006	Tabletop Robot offers positioning repeatability of ±0.02 mm.
Apr 12, 2006	Multipurpose Robot utilizes R-J3iC intelligent CNC.

More New Product News from this company:
May 21, 2008	Industrial Robot offers 1,000 kg payload
Jan 31, 2008	Arc Welding Robots feature compact design.
Nov 6, 2007	Robotic Layer Forming Palletizer handles cases gently.
Jun 25, 2007	Robot suits heavy lifting and manipulation applications.
Apr 30, 2007	Software supports robotic palletizing applications.
Oct 3, 2006	Robots are suited for laser welding/cutting applications.
Aug 25, 2006	SCARA Robots automate long reach tasks.
Aug 16, 2006	SCARA Robots handle long reach tasks.
Jul 31, 2006	Compact, 6-axis Robots handle long-reach applications.
Jul 13, 2006	Graphical User Interface is suited for plastics industry.
Jun 27, 2006	Six-Axis Robot suits long reach applications.
Oct 28, 2005	Software aids device allocation in dual OS applications.
Aug 26, 2005	Linear Slide adds flexibility to existing robots.
Jul 21, 2005	Clean Room Robots target semiconductor manufacturing.
Jul 19, 2005	Cleanroom Robots suit flat panel display manufacturing.
Jun 30, 2005	Multi-Axis Robot has explosion-proof design.
Jun 27, 2005	Case Packing Robot is made of carbon fiber composite.
May 26, 2005	Software helps develop robotic palletizing applications.
Apr 27, 2005	Robotic Software simplifies milling of prototypes.

Other News from this company:
Nov 29, 2007	"Titan" Goes to Japan
Oct 03, 2007	KUKA Robotics Introduces Low Cost Palletizing Solution at Pack Expo
Sep 05, 2007	KUKA Roboter has a World Champion
Aug 13, 2007	Kuka Robotics Donates Robots for United States Steel Fun Factory Exhibit at the Detroit Science Center
Jul 16, 2007	Kuka Robotics Robots Utilized by Exatec for Dispensing Application in Development of Polycarbonate Window Systems
Jul 09, 2007	Robotics Technology Center Powered by KUKA Robots Wins Grant to Conduct Research On Vision Driven Robotic Processing for Pork Industry
Jun 29, 2007	KUKA Robotics Sponsors Robocup 2007 Atlanta
Jun 04, 2007	Kuka Robotics Selected by NEGRI Bossi to Supply Robotics for New Automation Division
Apr 11, 2007	KUKA Robotics Selected by Mack Molding's Southern Division as Robotics Supplier for Injection Molding Systems
Feb 12, 2007	KUKA Robotics Selected to Provide Robotics for Newly Expanded Ohio Northern University Robotics Technology Center
Feb 05, 2007	KUKA Selected to Provide Robotics for New Plastic Part Trimming Cell
Jan 29, 2007	KUKA Robotics Showcases New Wireless Robot Control Concept at ATX Expo
Jan 04, 2007	KUKA Robotics Selected by Nercon Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. to Provide Robotics for Mixed Product Palletizing and Order Picking Applications
Nov 20, 2006	KUKA Easy-to-Use PC Based Motion Control to Control Custom Gantry System
Nov 14, 2006	Kuka Robotics Selected by SHL Automation, Inc. to Provide Robotics for New Grinding Cell
Nov 09, 2006	KUKA & Primal Rides Sign Agreement For Fully Integrated Amusement Ride
Oct 23, 2006	Kuka Robotics Announces Partner Awards For AMEC, FORTE Automation Systems, And AMF Automation Technologies
Oct 05, 2006	Kuka Robotics to Demonstrate Mixed Product Picking Concept for Goods Distribution at Packexpo 2006
Oct 02, 2006	Kuka Robotics Selected by AMF Automation Technologies to Provide Robotics for Meat Basket Stacking and De-Stacking System
Sep 25, 2006	KUKA Robotics to Demonstrate Order Picking by Layer Concept at PackExpo 2006

Brought to you by Thomasnet.com Browse ThomasNet Directory

News provided by ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom^® (TIN). TIN is a comprehensive source of new and timely product information in the industrial marketplace. TIN supplies new product information to the web sites, e-marketplaces and print publications that serve the industrial marketplace. For press release submissions please go to http://www.productnews.com/SubmitPRPage.html. BY ACCESSING, BROWSING AND/OR USING THIS WEB SITE AND/OR ANY WEB SITES PROVIDED BY ProductNews.com, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT.