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OMRON is bringing its new midrange MD-650 and MD-900 autonomous cell robots (AMRs) to the U.S. and Canada. OMRON mentioned the AMRs are launching as “full options” with prime modules from ROEQ.

The MD-650 and MD-900 present a brand new mid-weight vary choice at 650 kg and 900 kg payload capacities, respectively. OMRON mentioned the MD-650 strikes at a most pace of two.2 m/sec and the MD-900 strikes at a most pace of 1.8m/sec. The MD-650 affords a battery lifetime of 8 hours, whereas the MD-900’s battery lasts as much as 7.5 hours.

“Producers are adopting AMR expertise at a staggering charge because the world strikes ahead from the availability chain disaster inflicted by the pandemic and it’s by no means been extra essential to launch full, out-of-the-box options accelerating manufacturing automation initiatives,” mentioned Kyle Hable, group product supervisor, OMRON Robotics and Security Applied sciences.

OMRON mentioned, nevertheless, that companies seeking to deploy AMRs typically understand that an AMR with no prime module is sort of a robotic arm with no gripper. That is why OMRON partnered with ROEQ. The MD-650 and MD-900 can be utilized with each a lifter prime module and prime curler to supply extra effectivity.

OMRON MD 500 and MD 750 AMRs can now be geared up with a ROEQ TML prime lifter payload. | Credit score: ROEQ

ROEQ provides equipment with house, security options

ROEQ mentioned the TML500/TML750 Lifter is a flat prime lifter that allows the MD-series to select up, transport, and drop off pallets and cargo as much as 510 kg with the MD-650 and 760 kg with MD-900.

A brand new ROEQ PR750 Pallet Rack can be obtainable with a space-saving Multi-Rack choice. An non-compulsory ROEQ Cargo Sensor Equipment gives extra management to make sure items keep in place on the AMR. The Lifter is on the market for each U.S. and Euro pallets.

ROEQ mentioned the TR600/TR700 Curler is a heavy-duty prime curler permitting the MD-series to select up and ship heavy items, as much as 675kg between conveyor stations. The complete resolution consists of the ROEQ GuardCom system that gives extra security and effectivity when transferring between the highest curler and the receiving station, utilizing sturdy sensor expertise.

Each modules include ROEQ Help software program and are compliant with security requirements. A ROEQ cart resolution that may enhance the payload capability of the MD-series shall be launched later in 2024.

OMRON MD 500/750 AMR geared up with a ROEQ prime curler. | Credit score: ROEQ

OMRON to point out new system at MODEX

“We’ve continued a robust partnership with ROEQ all through the MD product launch to allow prospects the shortest potential return on funding when combining OMRON and ROEQ merchandise,” mentioned Hable. “Now, prospects can give attention to integrating AMR expertise into their distinctive processes extra successfully moderately than studying the intricacies of AMR challenge improvement.”

“Every firm added their distinctive product know-how, leading to a synergetic improvement course of the place we created a really seamless expertise between MRE and AMR on each the {hardware} and software program facet,” mentioned Michael Ejstrup Hansen, managing director, ROEQ. “We expect important market traction with any enterprise needing to optimize inner items switch, unlock handbook labor, and scale back cycle instances.”

For the lifter resolution, the ROEQ Help software program weaves the three constructing blocks – AMR, lifter module, and pallet rack – right into a full resolution working as one. The identical goes for the curler resolution, the place AMR, curler module, and the GuardCom System are all configured by the identical Help device. The shut integration delivers a easy setup and set up expertise and exhibits its power in day by day excessive and dependable efficiency, leading to total higher complete price of possession.

The businesses mentioned that is the primary time they’ve labored collectively. The built-in OMRON/ROEQ resolution could have its public U.S. debut at MODEX in Atlanta, GA, March 11-14 at ROEQ Sales space A10912.