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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Robot with Largest Reach in its Low-Cost Robot Series

October 17, 2024
The MELFA RV-12CRL vertically articulated robot has the largest reach of any robot in Mitsubishi Electric’s low-cost robot series, at 1,504mm, and a 12kg payload capacity, making it a candidate for machine tending, case packing, and pick-and-place applications.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. Exhibiting Solutions to Optimize Energy and Meet Sustainability Initiatives at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans LA

September 20, 2024
Visit Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS and TMEIC Corporation Americas, at booth #1435 to view collaborative demonstrations and talk to industry experts.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is Celebrating 50 Years of Supporting the Machine Tool Industry in North America at IMTS 2024

August 12, 2024
Join the celebration at Booth 338136 in the South Building to experience our latest automation innovations and advanced machining through interactive demonstrations.
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Mitsubishi Electric Achieves Guinness World Record for Fastest Robot to Solve a Puzzle Cube

June 25, 2024
A project team of young engineers from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation beat the previous record by 0.075 seconds using a robot equipped with high-speed, high-precision factory automation equipment and control technology.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Pre-Engineered Robot Work Cell as a Compact, Cost-Effective and Intuitive Solution to Productivity Challenges

June 06, 2024
The new ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant) is unique in design with a small footprint that is easily portable and more options for robot implementations.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches New Robot Series for Applications Requiring a Heavier Payload and Longer Reach

May 22, 2024
The new RV-35/50/80FR series of robots is ideal for handling large workpieces and heavy objects to expand automation opportunities for OEMs and end users alike.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Proudly Supports the Jared Box Project to “Bring the Gift of Play” to Young Patients Experiencing a Hospital Stay

May 21, 2024
Mitsubishi Electric Automation is committed to assembling 100 Jared boxes by the employees and executive leadership team to be delivered to a local medical center to provide entertainment to young patients as they navigate through their hospital experience.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Hosts its First Robot Roadshow Event to Demonstrate New Robots and Robotic Solutions in Mason, Ohio

May 20, 2024
The Robot Roadshow allows attendees eager to learn, experience, or purchase automation to have hands-on interactions with Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s latest robots and robotic innovations.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches R86TB High-Performance Teach Pendant for Improved Operability

February 20, 2024
The R86TB Teach Pendant can handle a series of processes from setup to maintenance, relieving the need for an on-site computer to reduce time and costs.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Provides an Automated Machine Tending Solution that Triples Output for Customer

February 19, 2024
TL Aerotek was looking for an automated solution to keep up with accelerating demand and found success using Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s plug-and-play machine tending solution, LoadMate Plus™.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Debuting New 3D Bin Picking Multi-Robot Demo at PACK EXPO 2023

July 31, 2023
Join Mitsubishi Electric Automation at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 11th-13th, 2023 for a first look at a 3D Bin-Picking robot demo, perfect for automating packaging processes.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Machine Tending Offering for LoadMate Plus Engineered Solution

July 17, 2023
Designed for easy set-up and use, Mitsubishi Electric’s comprehensive offering of machine tending solutions provides manufacturers with the answer to labor shortage challenges while improving productivity and lowering operating costs.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Announces Release of MELSOFT Gemini 3D Simulator Software

February 01, 2023
'Gemini' models machines and manufacturing processes virtually, to allow users to visualize their manufacturing projects and reduce risk by validating designs in advance.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. “Better Together” at Automate 2022

May 25, 2022
Mitsubishi Electric Automation will exhibit at Automate 2022 in booth #1023 in Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit.
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Powerful, Precise Pick-and-Pack Solution Significantly Cuts Changeover Time

March 16, 2022
Hamrick Manufacturing turned to Mitsubishi Electric Automation when they needed a robotic pick-and-pack solution that would combine power, precision, and a soft touch in a limited space.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Diamondworks! Workforce Development Program

November 24, 2021
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced the launch of its workforce development program, "Diamondworks!". The mission of the program is to educate the future workforce to be better prepared for roles in industries that are becoming increasingly automated.
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Boston-Based Urbx Logistics Will Work With Mitsubishi Electric Automation To Enable Retailers To Automate and Optimize Their In-Store Picking Process

November 15, 2021
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is announcing the addition of Urbx Logistics to its Diamond Partner OEM Program. Urbx Logistics provides a solution for grocery chains, factories, retailers and distribution centers to achieve on-demand order fulfillment. Urbx calls it the "omni-channel warehouse", and their system enables orders for on-demand goods to be retrieved robotically.
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Introducing LoadMate Plus™ Robot Cell for Flexible Machine Tool Tending

April 19, 2021
LoadMate Plus aims to increase production in high-mix, low-volume machine shops and free up operators through automation.
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ASSISTA Collaborative Robot from Mitsubishi Electric Goes to Market in North and South America

October 29, 2020
Announcing the launch of our ASSISTA collaborative robot in the Americas. As a collaborative robot, or ‘cobot’, ASSISTA is designed to share its workplace with humans in a safe and efficient manner. This makes it a useful solution across various industries with its internal wiring, rigid, industrial-grade design, and newly developed components.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation Releases Cost-Effective Industrial Robot

September 21, 2020
RV-8CRL is designed for OEMs and end users with a focus on easy implementation, robust safety options, and a reduction in downtime and maintenance.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Announces Startup Engagement Program Through MassRobotics

February 18, 2020
Startup companies have a chance to develop proof of concepts and potential investment opportunities with Mitsubishi Electric through the Startup Engagement Program.
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Mitsubishi Electric to Sponsor MassRobotics in the USA

June 06, 2019
MassRobotics is an independent non-profit that provides entrepreneurs and innovative robotics/automation startups with the workspace and resources they need to develop, prototype, test, and commercialize their products and solutions. Our sponsorship aims to support the development of the next generation of advanced manufacturing solutions that use cutting-edge technology and robots for factory automation customers worldwide.
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New Integrated Robotics White Paper Discusses Production Efficiencies for Packaging Industry

November 05, 2018
Integrated robotics in packaging machinery and production lines can result in significant productivity gains. Readers of this latest white paper will learn how the use of integrated robotics can improve packaging machines’ performance and demand response.
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Lowering Total Cost of Ownership and Maintenance of Packaging Machines - White paper

October 11, 2018
This white paper, "Innovative Predictive Maintenance Capabilities for Packaging Operations", provides insights on data analysis and machine learning technologies that provide in-time communication to operators and managers regarding the quality of production and the availability and effectiveness of machines. The purpose of the paper is to provide readers with innovative solutions for lowering total cost of ownership and reduce unplanned maintenance of packaging machines.
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White Paper Provides Manufacturers with Insights About Smart Machines

September 20, 2018
Mitsubishi Electric technologies' exceptional performance and insight ensure production is always optimized. By downloading our free white paper "5 Smart Machine Innovations and why you should care" you will gain insight into the innovations that have created a foundation for improving machine intelligence while offering the benefit of reshaping business models for enhanced revenue streams and cost containment.
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New iQ Monozukuri Andon Provides Simple, Cost-effective Visualization of Production Sites

June 27, 2018
Mitsubishi Electric Automation is making it easy for small- to medium-sized factories to realize the benefits of an Andon system, with the introduction of iQ Monozukuri Andon. The simple, cost-effective Andon package facilitates visualization of production sites using Mitsubishi Electric’s GOT2000 graphic operation terminal and a web browser. iQ Monozukuri Andon offers pre-engineered project data and software to quickly and easily implement and operate an Andon system.
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