Reacher Rethink Robotics re-enters the automation market with this line of seven cobots, which handle payloads of about 15 pounds to 66 pounds. The cobots are durable and feature speeds of 120 to 200 degrees per second, depending on the model. Pose repeatability is within 0.03mm, suitable for demanding tasks, and the cobots have an IP65 rating for use in wet and dusty conditions. Collision detection ensures safety, and the interface is designed for easy use.
What’s new? The Reacher line, which debuted in September at IMTS.
Benefits Dependable and affordable automation, with a wide range of accessories for tasks such as machine tending, palletizing and bin picking.
Rethink Robotics, Boston, 617-500-2487, www.rethinkrobotics.com
Lynne Sherwin | Managing Editor
Managing editor Lynne Sherwin handles day-to-day operations and coordinates production of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing’s print magazine, website and social media presence, as well as Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She also writes features, including the annual machinery buying survey. She has more than 30 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.
