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ROBOTICS...

A key consideration for a

successful robot installation

Stäubli’s Simon Jenkins explores the relationship between the different project

stakeholders and outlines what end users should look for when selecting an integrator
obot systems have become an essential there needs to be a close working relationship and
part of a growing number of production a clear understanding of expectations between the
processes, as manufacturers leverage end user, the robot supplier and importantly, a
Rthe capability of the robot to offer high qualified system integrator.
levels of flexibility and reliability. A successful robot When the industrial robot first made an
system installation will deliver the performance, appearance, although revolutionary at the time,
productivity and quality levels required to justify the their functionality and capability was somewhat
initial investment, however for this to be achieved limited. In many cases robots would be purchased

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