Worldwide Robots Expands Automation Reachโฃ with UR8 Long, targeting Growth in Taiwan and U.S. Manufacturing
Essen, germany – Universal Robots today launched โขthe UR8 Long, a collaborative robot (cobot) designed for complex, space-limited automation tasks. The new cobot is poised to bolster automation efforts in key markets including Taiwan and the United States, addressing growing demand from manufacturers facing labor shortages โand increasing production โpressures. High-resolution images of the UR8 Long are available at https://media.universal-robots.com/share/AD8331B4-4D85-434C-91F9B23F695502A8/.
The UR8 Long’s extendedโ reach and payload capacity directly respond to the evolving needs of industries in Taiwan-a global hub for electronics and precision manufacturing-and the โคdiverseโข manufacturing landscape of the United States, particularly in states like Illinois. With over 100,000 cobots deployed worldwide, Universal Robots is capitalizing on a surge in demand for flexible automation solutions. The company’s “Automation for anyone. Anywhere.” mission is supported by its PolyScope software, training programs, and aโข robust cobot ecosystem.
Universal Robots’ expansion into specialized cobot โmodels โขlike the UR8 Long reflects a broaderโ trendโค of reshoring โand nearshoringโ initiatives in the U.S., driven by supply chain โvulnerabilities and a desire for greater manufacturing control. The UR8 Long is engineered to handle demanding applications within constrained spaces, offeringโ manufacturers a versatile solution to improve efficiency and address โworkforce challenges.
Universal Robotsโฃ is a โglobal leader in collaborative robotics, serving a wide range of industries. The company is a division of Teradyne โRobotics, which is part of Teradyne (NASDAQ: TER), a leading supplier of automatic test equipment and advanced robotics technology. Further information can beโฃ found โขat https://www.universal-robots.com/.