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Purchasing a Pick and Place Cobot: An Overview of the Benefits, Return on Investment, Pros and Cons, and Gripper Options

May 4, 2023

Purchasing a Pick and Place Cobot: An Overview of the Benefits, Return on Investment,

As a warehouse or factory owner, you are always looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Investing in a pick and place Cobot could be the solution you have been searching for.

Benefits of Pick and Place Cobots

Pick and place Cobots are collaborative robots designed specifically for material handling and packaging applications. They are equipped with a wide range of features that make them an ideal solution for warehouses and other similar environments. Here are a few of the key benefits of pick and place Cobots:

  1. Increased efficiency: Pick and place Cobots are fast and efficient, and they can work tirelessly for long hours without the need for breaks.
  2. Improved accuracy: Cobots are equipped with high-precision sensors that allow them to accurately pick up and place items.
  3. Reduced costs: Cobots can perform repetitive tasks faster and more accurately than humans, reducing the costs associated with manual labor.
  4. Improved safety: Pick and place Cobots are designed to be collaborative, which means they are safe to work alongside humans.

Return on Investment (ROI)

The ROI of a pick and place Cobot is typically very high, with many organizations reporting payback periods of just a few months. This is due to the reduced costs associated with manual labor, improved accuracy, and increased efficiency. Additionally, Cobots have a long lifespan and low maintenance costs, which helps to further increase the ROI.

Pros and Cons

While pick and place Cobots offer many benefits, there are also some drawbacks to consider. Here are a few of the pros and cons of this type of Cobot:

Pros:

  • High efficiency and accuracy
  • Reduced labor costs
  • Improved safety
  • Low maintenance costs
  • High ROI

Cons:

  • Moderate upfront cost (although this can be mitigated with government tax credits)
  • Limited dexterity compared to traditional industrial robots
  • Limited range of motion
  • Limited programming options

Gripper Options

One of the key components of a pick and place Cobot is its gripper, which is used to pick up and place items. There are several different types of grippers available, each with its own set of pros and cons. Some of the most popular gripper options include:

  1. Vacuum grippers: These grippers use suction to pick up and hold items. They are ideal for handling delicate or irregularly shaped items.
  2. Pneumatic grippers: These grippers use compressed air to pick up and hold items. They are ideal for handling heavy or dense items.
  3. Magnetic grippers: These grippers use magnetic fields to pick up and hold items. They are ideal for handling ferrous materials.
  4. Electromagnetic grippers: These grippers use electrical currents to pick up and hold items. They are ideal for handling conductive materials.

In conclusion, pick and place Cobots are an excellent investment for warehouse or factory owners. They offer a high ROI, improved efficiency, accuracy, and safety, plus reduced labor costs. With the wide range of gripper options available, you can find a pick and place Cobot that is perfect for your specific needs. Contact Electromate today to discuss your Cobot requirement.   

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Meca500 EtherCAT Master Controller Kit Available at Electromate

The Meca500 EtherCAT Master Controller Kit is a pre-configured kit that contains everything you need to get a Meca500 6-axis industrial robot commissioned right out the box. It is the perfect solution for pick and place and robotic assembly applications requiring precise and repeatable positioning. The Kit includes PLC code examples that will greatly speed up the development of your project. Customers can save up to a week’s set-up time with Electromate’s preconfigured Kit solution.

Learn more about the Meca500 EtherCAT Master Controller Kit from Electromate.

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