Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Pre-Engineered Robot Work Cell as a Compact, Cost-Effective, and Solution to Productivity Challenges
ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant) has a small footprint, is fully configurable, and offers a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages that enable the unit to be tailored to the application.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is proud to announce its newest pre-engineered work cell product to its existing lineup with LoadMate Plus. ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant) is an ideal and cost-ef-fective solution to address labor shortages and productivity challenges across a multitude of industries. ARIA has a payload capacity of up to 13 kg (28.6 lbs.) and reach capabilities of 1503 mm (59.173"). It is suit-able for use as a stand-alone cell, or it can be implemented into a larger solution and offers two different base options: standard and machine tool bases.
ARIA’s Standard Base option is designed for various industry applications where flexibility and mobility are a must. The Machine Tool Base is designed for tending CNC Mill, Lathe, and Swiss applications. Both bases are suitable for Mitsubishi Electric collaborative, vertical/articulated, and SCARA robots. Included in the ARIA package is an FX5 PLC, an external 120V outlet, casters with jackscrews, a network switch with an external EtherNet port, an Operator station w/button pan-el, floor mounting brackets, and much more. Accessory add-on features include preprogrammed software packages, RT ToolBox3 software, MELFA Works for robot simulation, MELFA Safe Plus, Force Sensor, R86TB high-performance teach pendant, and two HMI options.
“ARIA fulfills an immediate need for flexible and cost-effective automation that addresses common industry problems such as labor shortages, productivity challenges, and the need to maintain quality standards. ARIA is fully configurable and mobile, making it an ideal solution to tackle multiple applications within a given facility,” said David Simak, product manager (service) at Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
For more information about ARIA, please visit us.mitsubishi-electric.com/fa/en/solutions/engineered/aria/.
About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. It offers a broad product portfolio including programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots, low-voltage power distribution products, and industrial sewing machines for the industrial and commercial sectors.
Additional information about Mitsubishi Electric Automation is available at us.MitsubishiElectric.com/fa/en.
About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high--quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company recorded a rev-enue of 5,003.6 billion yen (U.S.$ 37,3 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
For more information please visit https://www.MitsubishiElectric.com.
About Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation Business Group
Offering a vast range of automation and processing technologies, including controllers, drive products, power distribution and control products, electrical discharge machines, laser processing machines, computerized numerical controllers, and industrial robots, Mitsubishi Electric helps bring higher productivity – and quality – to the factory floor. In addition, its extensive service networks around the globe pro-vide direct communication and comprehensive support to customers. The global slogan “Automating the World” shows the company’s approach to leverage automation for the betterment of society, through the application of advanced technology, sharing know-how and support-ing customers as a trusted partner.
For more about the story behind “Automating the World” please visit: www.MitsubishiElectric.com/fa/about-us/automating-the-world.
About e-F@ctory
e-F@ctory is Mitsubishi Electric’s integrated concept to build reliable and flexible manufacturing systems that enable users to achieve many of their high speed, information driven manufacturing aspirations. Through its partner solution activity, the e-F@ctory Alliance, and its work with open network associations such as The CC-Link Partners As-sociation (CLPA), users can build comprehensive solutions based on a wide ranging “best in class” principle.
In summary, e-F@ctory and the e-F@ctory Alliance enable customers to achieve integrated manufacturing but still retain the ability to choose the most optimal suppliers and solutions.
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