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How Automotive Robotics Paved the Way for Modern Automation

October 08, 2021

Did you see the Kawasaki robots on the cover of October's edition of Fabricating & Metalworking Magazine? Read our cover story which dives deep into the Kawasaki's rich history in industrial automation, and how robots have evolved into what we see today...

CASE STUDY: Palletizing Time-Sensitive Food Product In Extreme Temperatures

September 09, 2021

This end-of-line solution that can palletize at least 20 bags per minute in factory temperatures of more than 100°F. The end user's outdated machinery was causing frequent downtime, so Conveying Industries updated their line with a brand new Kawasaki CP180L robot... (PDF:204.7K )

Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc. Breaks Ground on Facility Expansion

June 30, 2021

On June 28, 2021, Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc. broke ground on the new addition to their Wixom, MI facility, which serves as the company’s North American headquarters and Training Center. ..

KTV Episode 13: History of Kawasaki General Purpose Robots & the RS013N

May 13, 2021

In this episode, you'll learn how Kawasaki has optimized their general purpose robots since they first hit the market in the mid 1980s, and an overview of the newest addition to the lineup: the RS013N...

Medium Payload Robot from Kawasaki | Packaging World

May 11, 2021

Check out the RS013N spotlight in Packaging World to learn what makes our newest robot an industry leader for small-to-medium payload robots...

Automated Temperature Measurement in the “New Normal” Era | Kawasaki XYZ

April 29, 2021

In the “new normal,” where virtual contact and social distancing are required, the number of workplaces where robots could play an active role is increasing...

Kawasaki Robotics Launches New Brand Campaign: We Are Not Robots

March 29, 2021

Make no mistake about it. Kawasaki is robotics. But at the same time, we are not robots. Learn more...

What is a humanoid robot?

February 26, 2021

In the industrial world, research and development of humanoid robots is accelerating. How far have humanoid robots come and where are they going? Let's follow their footsteps...

Kawasaki Robot Wins on Aggregate - Plastikmedia

February 24, 2021

UK machine builder Haith exclusively uses Kawasaki robots for their high performance and reliability. Learn about Haith's form-fill-seal bagging system for aggregate, which features a Kawasaki CP180L palletizer...

Japan Eyes Use of Robots to Boost COVID-19 Testing | Reuters

January 22, 2021

Kawasaki's remote COVID-19 testing prototype could help Japan streamline their testing measures while protecting medical workers. Learn more...

Ingeniously Designed to Protect Subsea Oil Fields: Kawasaki’s AUV

January 15, 2021

Kawasaki's new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is designed to efficiently maintain and inspect underwater pipelines located deeper than 400 meters - a dangerous task for human divers...

Happy Holidays from Kawasaki Robotics!

December 16, 2020

All of us at Kawasaki Robotics wish you and your loved ones health and happiness this holiday season, as well as a joyous start to the upcoming year.

CASE STUDY: Track-Mounted Robots Tackle Dangerous Steel Fabrication Task

November 23, 2020

Learn how this solution from Kawasaki and Gudel eliminated an extremely dangerous task from employees' workload, creating a safer and more efficient work environment... (PDF:300.6K )

Kawasaki Welcomes Darrin Stewart as Director of Aftermarket

November 13, 2020

In this new role, Stewart will oversee all of Kawasaki’s spare parts, aftermarket sales and customer service departments throughout North America...

New Startup Dexterity Adds Another Level of Intelligence to Kawasaki Robots

August 25, 2020

Learn how Kawasaki robots are currently being integrated by Dexterity, a new startup that engineers intelligent robots with human-like dexterous manipulation skills...

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Invests in Global Mobility Service, Inc.

June 24, 2020

Kawasaki's investment helps GMS create financial opportunities for tricycle drivers so they can pay for education or new machinery, and take steps to become financially independent. Learn more...

Kawasaki Robots Raise the Roof in Quality Homebuilding - Plastikmedia

June 03, 2020

Kawasaki large payload robots assemble and weld structural beams and critical joints for this modular home manufacturer, helping them minimize their reliance on human labor in the midst of a labor shortage...

Controls Drives & Automation Features Kawasaki Bale-Handling Robot

May 28, 2020

After their first Kawasaki robot completed 10,794,000 cycles, Metsä Wood installed a new Kawasaki CP180L palletizer to handle roughly 1,000 25kg bales per day. Learn why Kawasaki is the company's first choice...

Introducing K-EDU Virtual Training

May 08, 2020

The Kawasaki Training Center has made some of their most popular courses accessible from any location using a robust online training platform. Email Training@kri-us.com for more information... (PDF:2.6M )

KTV Episode 12: Home Edition

April 08, 2020

In this unique edition of KTV, hosts Johanna and Leith discuss what our company is doing to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as the many Kawasaki resources still available during this time...