Since creating the uArm tabletop robot in 2014, UFACTORY has made collaborative robot arms and supporting automation hardware aimed at bringing industrial automation within reach of smaller businesses. Its xArm, Lite 6 and 850 platforms combine browser-based UFACTORY Studio control with open-source APIs, while the company also develops custom robotic solutions for customers’ specific workflows. The Shenzhen-based company’s early uArm campaign drew 1,263 Kickstarter backers, and its robots are used by organizations including Google and Intel.
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UFACTORYUFACTORY makes affordable robotic arms and automation accessories, including its X-Arm series and compact Lite 6. Its robots stand out for pairing open-source APIs and browser-based UFACTORY Studio with accessible pricing, helping new-to-automation users program and integrate robotic systems. The company also offers the 850 arm, which is specified at 5 kg payload and ±0.02 mm repeatability, and provides a one-year manufacturer-defect warranty.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Universal RobotsKnown for making collaborative robotics practical on the factory floor, Universal Robots has sold its first cobot in 2008 and has since grown to more than 1,000 employees serving manufacturers worldwide. Its robot arms are designed for people to work alongside, with training and support intended to help businesses introduce automation without requiring a traditional, fixed robotic cell.GARDEN CITY, NY
Doosan Robotics AmericasWith roots reaching back to Multitech’s founding in 1984, Doosan Robotics Americas is a Pennsylvania automation company that grew from industrial distribution into custom robotic integration. Its ONExia division is known for building collaborative-robot systems for manufacturers, with each project developed and tested in-house at its 10,000-square-foot facility. The company serves customers across the United States and Canada.333248EXTON, PA
Mid Atlantic Machinery AutomationBorn from Mid Atlantic Machinery’s engineering group, Mid Atlantic Machinery Automation designs and integrates robotic automation systems for fabricators and manufacturers. Its signature AutoTend™ system brings collaborative robots to press-brake tending and other repeatable machine tasks, with solutions sized for small job shops as well as larger OEMs. The company is a Universal Robots Certified System Integrator and uses remote diagnostics to help customers troubleshoot deployed cells without waiting for an on-site visit.HARRISBURG, PA