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Industrial robot has smaller footprint

Raises productivity and supports transition to mass customization

Aug 21, 2018
Industrial robot has smaller footprint
ABB single-arm collaborative industrial robot

Designed to work alongside humans on the factory floor, the ABB single-arm collaborative industrial robot has a 500-g payload. It features lead-through programming, eliminating the need for specialized training for operators, and can be easily integrated into existing assembly lines.

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