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The Universal Robots aims to establish the flexibility of articulated-arm robots in industrial production with their new models UR 5 and UR 10. They focus on work areas in which conventional robots have thus far been too big, too expensive, and too loud. Due to their low weight, the UR 5 and UR 10 can be used where needed most. A large part of the power density of the six-axis articulated robots comes from specially adapted KBM motors from Kollmorgen.

Universal Robots was able to embed the motors directly into the articulation axes without need for additional housings. The KBM motor series offers advanced electromagnetic designs for optimized torque and minimal cogging and harmonic distortion. These benefits are offered over a large operating speed range. The electromagnetic technology with a high packing density in the stator increases torque and keeps thermal losses low. High strength rare earth magnets are used in the rotor, which allow a continuous torque of 1.45 to 3,445 newton meters, along with a peak torque of 4.91 to 12,812 newton meters. "The high quality of these motors was a reason why we opted for Kollmorgen," explains Esben H. Østergaard, technical business manager of Universal Robots.

Introducing the Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ HMI. These rugged IP65-rated touchscreen HMI panels feature a single-surface screen with widescreen format, a rugged aluminum chassis housing, and premium configuration and screen building software as standard features. In addition, all models provide Ethernet, are quickly and easily programmed with the Kollmorgen Visualization Builder™ graphical tool, and feature display and input capabilities ideally suited for use in a wide range of packaging, food processing, and printing machinery applications. Kollmorgen’s HMI panels are also well suited for use in material forming, laboratory automation and test and measurement applications, amongst others.

Kollmorgen has added a new gallery feature to our website, which allows you to quickly and easily find video content. The gallery includes topics such as product demos, application examples, programming tutorials, and more. You’ll find a range of both product-specific and application-specific videos, as well. For ease of viewing, you can select any video to watch it in a pop-up window.

Once the window is open, you can use standard YouTube controls, such as viewing the content in full-screen mode, or re-directing to view the video on the YouTube site. Follow along with the Kollmorgen Two Minutes of Motion video series, which features short segments on various motion control tips and techniques. You’ll find informative lessons and tricks that will help you further improve your motion control systems and their efficiency.