Epson Robots adds T3-B and T6-B All-in-One SCARA robots to its T-Series line. They are designed to simplify both complex and simple automation applications such as packaging, pick and place, dispensing, and inspection.
Image: Epson Robots The automated process includes the application of a proprietary coating that imparts plastic syringes with properties similar to glass syringes.
A pharmaceutical OEM that began an automation project in 2018 reaped unexpected rewards as demand for syringes surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the company engaged the services of custom automation specialist NuTec Tooling Systems to automate syringe manufacturing, which involves a proprietary coating process that imparts plastic syringes with properties similar to glass syringes. The system employs four cleanroom SCARA robots from Epson Robots, a global leader in PC-controlled precision factory automation.
The concept phase of the project started in 2018, and the machine was ready for operation in November 2020, reports Epson in a news release. The serendipitous timing enabled the OEM to work with government agencies at a critical time to develop a cost-effective