ABB Robotics has launched its High Speed Alignment software that enables users to increase the
speed of 6-axis robots by 70% and accuracy by 50%, reducing time-to-market while increasing
accuracy levels. The software is compatible with ABB’s IRB 1100 and IRB 120 industrial robots.
The PC-based software includes Visual Servoing technology using one or more cameras, combined
with a computer vision system, to control the position of the robot relative to the workpiece. As the
robot is moving, the cameras continuously capture image information that the computer vision
system processes to cross check and adjust the robotic movements to deliver 0.01 to 0.02 millimeter
precision.
“Sales of smartphones, wearables and other high-tech devices are growing and advances in
electronics are gathering pace,” said Liang Rui, managing director, ABB’s Robotics Electronics
business line. “As devices become smaller and more powerful, new automation solutions are
required to quickly and accurately place components, ensuring that production can keep pace with
demand while maintaining the highest levels of product quality.”
ABB’s articulated 6-axis robots are highly flexible for handling complex tasks in tight spaces and can
perform a variety of meticulous placement tasks. The High Speed Alignment software was developed
to find a balance between speed and accuracy.
Along with commissioning and tuning, system integrators and manufacturers can benefit from a
reduction in deployment time – down from an entire shift of eight to just one hour. Minimal
programming experience is required, as the software has an intuitive user interface. Additionally, the
software is compatible with a wide range of cameras, and IRC5 and OmniCore robot controllers,
allowing system integrators to adapt existing installations.
“Our latest innovation to the RobotWare family, the High Speed Alignment software enables electronic
manufacturers to increase productivity by 70% while maintaining 0.01-0.02 mm accuracy levels,” said
Rui. “This is a breakthrough technology for the electronics assembly market.”
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