Industrial automation systems come with a price but the effects of choosing not to automate can be just as impactful as the up front purchase price ..read more

Robot integration in many welding applications makes sense, given that welding is not conducive to pleasant working conditions for humans. Not only is it a hot and dirty process, but it also emits unhealthy chemicals such as ..read more

By following these five simple suggestions from Kawasaki Robotics, minimizing robotic automation downtime is attainable for any size facility ..read more

When it’s robotic maintenance time, it’s a wise move to partner with an expert robot provider. Talk to Kawasaki Robotics for efficient, productive preventive maintenance ..read more

Industrial robots wear over time, resulting in lower performance. This is why upgrades and retrofits are so effective, and it’s why Kawasaki Robotics offers them ..read more

By Zachary Thoma, Regional Sales Manager at Kawasaki Robotics The robotic process automation (RPA) audit is not just a formality, but a crucial step in your automation journey. It helps you identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring a smooth transition to automated processes. If you’ve considered automation in your facility and thought, “Where do we start?” You’re not alone. Automation is more than a trend in the manufacturing industry: it’s inevitable as it brings a host of benefits that you’ve probably already heard about. The problem is, when you look around your floor, it’s hard to k ..read more

These days, Na Xiong is an expert Process Engineer at Kawasaki Robotics. But if we rewind to his childhood, we would see a curious and bright young man who couldn’t help but take things apart to figure out how they worked. “I was the youngest in the family, but I always had an answer for everything,” he said. “Early on, I knew I wanted to have an engineering career. The Kawasaki name has been well known for a long time all over the world, so being part of the company now is a dream come true for me.” He was recruited from college straight to Kawasaki Robotics, and just celebrated his 25th anni ..read more

CRG Automation, which sets up shop in Louisville, Kentucky, likes to say that their favorite thing is to solve problems that have most other people scratching their heads. We can confirm. Based on their company history and our time working with them as a Kawasaki Robotics preferred partner, they’re true to their word. It’s thanks in large part to a group of highly motivated and intelligent employees that love to show up every day to complete brilliant commercial automation projects together. We caught up with James DeSmet, CEO, and Rebekah Fischer, Director of Business Development, to hear al ..read more

For some people, the gears are always turning. The drive wakes you up early and you’re ready to solve things, but there isn’t always much room to rest. Why rest when your brain can build, create and figure things out? Jeff Monte, Production Supervisor at Kawasaki Robotics, has a motor like this. We’re thankful he does. Growing Up & Finding Kawasaki “I was definitely that kid who wanted to tear things apart and figure out how they worked,” Jeff said. “I went into the military at a young age and served for five years as a mechanic in the Seabees. After my time was complete in the Navy, I bec ..read more

By Norman Dixon, Controls Engineer at Kawasaki Robotics I work in the automotive division at Kawasaki Robotics, and I’ve worked directly with a whole lot of products in our lineup. All of them are trustworthy and capable, so it was hard to narrow it down to just five. But we got there. Here are a handful of our notable difference-making robots, spanning applications from automotive to far beyond. 1. BX200: The All-Rounder KEY SPECS Payload: 200 kg (440 lbs) Max reach: 2597 mm (102”) Mounting: Floor APPLICATIONS Spot Welding Material Handling Machine Tending I’d call the BX our workhorse. I ..read more