n TECHNOLOGY MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC HAS announced a pair of Scara robots that are up to 69% lighter and up to 52% shorter than its previous models. A simpli ed design, with far fewer components, cuts costs, while enhancing long-term reliability, performance in continuous operation, and productivity. In addition, because wiring and compressed air pipes are incorporated into the robot arms, wiring and set-ups are simpli ed. The Melfa RH-10CRH and RH20CRH robots promise highspeed operation, easy installation and high eciency. They are said to be ideal for manufacturers wanting to boost productivity while saving space and weight in applications such as assembly, coating, and moving items precisely. The robots have maximum reach radii of 600–1000mm and payload capacities of up to 10kg and 20kg respectively. The RH10CRH has been designed for transportation and assembly roles in the food and automotive industries, while the RH-20CRH is intended to handle and package heavy items. The RH-10CRH model is 43-52% shorter than the earlier RH-12FRH robot, while the RH-20CRH is 11-34% shorter than the RH-20FRH. The robots have battery-less motors, avoiding the need to replace batteries. This reduces maintenance downtime and costs, and avoids the risk of losing a robot’s positional origin (its home position) because of a at battery. As a result, the robots are said to deliver consistent reliability, even during extended production runs or after long periods of downtime. The robots support 3D or 2D vision sensors, as well as force sensing, ensuring precise performance for high-speed tasks. They are compatible with CC-Link IE Field Basic, the gigabit industrial Ethernet network that integrates with existing networks and with Mitsubishi Factory Automation products. Optional safety functions ensure secure operation in collaborative environments. “With the Melfa RH-CRH series, we’ve created a solution that delivers exceptional performance and addresses the practical challenges our customers face in modern manufacturing,”says Keisuke Matsumura, leader of Mitsubishi’s development section. “These robots alone demonstrate our commitment to innovation by helping manufacturers enhance productivity and eciency. The robots can be used with Mitsubishi’s Melsoft Vixio AI visual inspection technology, and its Melsoft Gemini digital twin software. https://emea.mitsubishielectric. com/en Scara robots are up to 69% lighter and 52% shorter than before Mitsubishi’s new Scara robots o er high-speed operation, easy installation and high e ciency
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