Join us for this webinar where we will speak with Kawasaki Robotics to understand more about how their robots can be implemented in plant automation. We will also see a demonstration of how InduSoft Web Studio connects to Kawasaki robots through a native communication driver.

1. Kawasaki Robotics (USA),
Inc. |
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Robotics -
Increasingly implemented in industrial manufacturing
Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.
August, 2016

2. Agenda
• Introduction to Kawasaki Robotics
• Industrial Robots
– Typical Industrial Robot
– Specifications and Performance
• Robotics
– Why Use Robots
– Applications and Industries
– System Integration / Solution
• Trends in robotics
• Numbers – Global and Regional
• Trade organizations

3. Main Products
• LNG carriers
• LPG carriers
• Offshore work vessels
6.0%
Ship & Offshore
Structure
• VLCCs
• Bulk carriers
• Submarines
8.1%
Rolling StockAerospace
Main Products
• Aircraft for Japan’s Ministry o f Defense
• Component parts for commercial aircrafts
• Commercial helicopters
• Missiles/Space equipment
21.8%
Main Products
• Electric train cars (including Shinkansen)
• Electric and diesel locomotives
• Passenger coaches
• Gigacel (high-capacity, full sealed Ni-MH battery)
Main Products
• Hydraulic components (pumps, motors and valves)
• Hydraulic systems for industrial use
• Hydraulic marine machinery
• Precision machinery/Electric-powered services
• Industrial robots
9.1%
Precision
Machinery
Main Products
• Power plants
• LNG tanks
• Industrial plants
• Crushing machines
8.1%
Main Products
• Jet engines
• Gas engines
• Diesel Engines
• Gas turbine systems
14.7%
Main Products
• Motorcycles
• All-Terrain vehicles
• Utility vehicles
22.1%
Gas Turbine &
Machinery
Plant &
Infrastructure
Motorcycle &
Engine
• Tunnel boring machine
• Municipal refuse
incineration plants
• Gas & steam turbines
• Marine propulsion
system/Aerodynamic
machinery
• Personal watercraft
• General purpose gasoline
engines
Business Segments – Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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reserved. 3
Robotics Division

4. Robotics Division - Global Organization
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reserved. 4
Kawasaki
Robotics
UK
Warrington
Kawasaki
Robot
Systems
Japan
Kawasaki Robotics
Headquarters
MI, USA
Local
Distributors
Kawasaki
Robotics
CA,USA
Kawasaki
Robotics
Korea
South Korea
Kawasaki Robot
Center
Taiwan
Kawasaki Heavy
Industries, Ltd.
Akashi, Japan
Kawasaki
Robotics
Canada
Kawasaki
Distributor
Brazil
Kawasaki
Robotics
Mexico
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Robotics Group
Kawasaki
Robotics
GmbH
Neuss
Kawasaki Robotics
Tianjin
China
Kawasaki Motors
Enterprises
Thailand
AMERICAS EUROPE
Local USA
Branch
Offices (2)
ASIA &
OCEANIA
Kawasaki has over 1,000 employees devoted
to robotics and automation systems

5. Typical Industrial Robot
A reprogrammable, multi-functional machine designed to manipulate material, parts, tools or
specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks

6. Typical Industrial Robot
Joint 1
Joint 2
Joint 3
Joint 4, 5, 6

7. Early History of Robots

8. Specifications and Performance

9. 9
Robot Line Up

10. E Controller – System Configuration

11. Why Use Robots
• Manufacturing operations strive to improve:
– Productivity
– Quality
– Flexibility
– Minimize cost of production
– Hazardous environment applications
– Precision
– Consistency
– Continual operation not attainable by humans
– High labor rate environment
• (United States, Japan, Germany, England, France, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand)

12. Applications and Industries
• Robots are increasingly used for:
• Material handling
• Arc welding
• Material removal
• Dispensing
• Coating
• Inspection
• Assembly
• Industries using robots include:
• Automotive
• Food and beverage
• Electronics
• Pharmaceutical
• Plastics
• Printing/publishing
• Agricultural machinery
• Construction machinery

13. Why Use Robots
• Vision Guided Sealing:
– Quality
– Flexibility
– Minimize cost of production
– Precision
– Consistency

14. Why Use Robots
• Palletizing:
– Productivity
– Flexibility
– Consistency
– Continual operation not attainable by humans

15. Why Use Robots
• Forging Press Tending:
– Productivity
– Hazardous environment applications
– Consistency
– Continual operation not attainable by humans

16. Why Use Robots
• Automotive Painting
– Productivity
– Quality
– Flexibility
– Hazardous environment applications
– Consistency
– Continual operation not attainable by humans

17. Why Use Robots
• Bearing Assembly:
– Flexibility
– Precision
– Consistency
– Continual operation not attainable by humans

18. Why Use Robots
• Vision / MH / Sorting:
– Productivity
– Quality
– Flexibility
– Consistency
– High labor rate environment
• (Japan)

19. Robotic Systems Integration
• Request For Quotation
• Fact Finding / Site Visit
• Project Definition / Concept
• Technical Interchange
• Proposal
• Project Award
• Project Plan
• Design
• Procurement and Build
• Assembly and Testing
• Controls and Robot Programming
• Testing and Debug
• Run-Off and Acceptance
• System Teardown and Shipping
• Installation and Commissioning
• Documentation and Training
• Support

20. Robot Modeling, Simulation and Offline Programming
• Modeling
– Visualize 3D model of robots, devices, tools, and work objects
– Built-in library with complete robot series and sample objects
– Import 3D CAD model
• Simulation
– Virtual robot movement
– Accurate operation trajectory and cycle-time analysis
– Collision check and layout verification
– Multiple robot operation
– Record video and screen capture images
• Offline Programming
– Create programs for download to real robot

21. Design
• Cell Simulation
– Cell Layout
– Robot location
– Conveyors
– Fixtures
– Fencing / Entrance gates
– Control cabinets / Controllers
• EOAT – End Of Arm Tooling
– Mechanical: Pneumatic/Servo
– Vacuum
– Spot Welding Gun
– MIG/TIG/Plasma Torch
– Paint/Sealant Gun
• Safety
– Fencing/Guarding
– Light curtains
– Muting devices
– Gate switches
– 3D Space definition
• Electrical/Controls Architecture Design
– Cycle time / sequence studies
– PLC
– HMI
– Robot I/O
– Sensors
– Fieldbus
– Control panel design
– Fixtures
– Fencing / Entrance gates
– Control cabinets / Controllers
– Cell Wiring

22. Design

23. Design

24. Controls and Robot Programming
• AS Language
• Process Control (PC) programs • Soft interface / GUI
• Block Step programming • KLogic

25. Controls and Robot Programming

26. Controls and Robot Programming

27. Trends in Robotics
• Collaborative robots
• Medical / surgical robots
• Defense / military robots
• Domestic robots
• Health care robots
• Space robots – NASA’s Robonaut 5
• Human scale humanoid robot - Emergency space walk, extra pair of hands, human
exploration more effective

28. Trends in Robotics – IoT – Kawasaki Trend Manager
Communication
terminal
Customer’s factory After-sales service by Kawasaki
Dedicated server & Network base
Kawasaki Robot Remote Maintenance Service
Constant monitor
operating condition
Trend manager (Current, Iron Particle density)
携帯
Mobile
Mail
Auto Distribution
Mail
Auto Distribution
I o T
Security measures
High reliability
TREND Manager
4G mobile
Auto delivery when warning /error
occur
・Saved data
・Error log
・Operation log
・Troubleshooting

29. Servo Locator
3-axis
ZH100
Compact Resistance Welding Arm
MXE700N
KG264
Painting
Arm
“Delta”
RobotLF035
6-axis Servo locator
MDE500N
ZZX300SG
Higher JT 6 Torque for
Glass Applications
E Controller
R-Series
ZXE100L
EU Glass Handling
Trends in Robotics – Different Models
BX-Series

30. Numbers - World Record
Worldwide sales of industrial robots - a new record number of 248,000 units
Rise of 12 percent compared to the previous year (2014: 221,000 units)
Sales figures for industrial robots have increased almost four-fold since 2009 (2009: 60,000 units)
By 2018, some 2.3 million units will be deployed on factory floors
Europe - sales rose by ten percent to 50,000 units compared to the previous year
Strongest markets are the three EU countries, Germany (20,000 units), Italy (6,700 units) and
Spain (3,800 units)
Americas - sales increasing by 15 percent to a total of 37,000 units
USA heads the list with 27,000 units sold
Mexico – sales doubled within one year to around 5,500 units
Asia - world's strongest growth market - a total of 156,000 units sold in 2015 - a rise of 16 percent

31. RIA Data - Dollars and Units

32. RIA data – Application distribution

33. Robotics Organizations
• US: RIA – Robotics Industries Association
• http://www.robotics.org/
• RIA is a trade group in North America organized specifically to serve the robotics industry
• Member companies include leading robot manufacturers, users, system integrators,
component suppliers, research groups, and consulting firms
• http://www.ifr.org/
• Nonprofit organization formed by over Robotics organizations from 15 countries
• Protect business interests, create public awareness about Robotics technologies, etc.

34. Closing note
• Robotics is increasingly the driving force behind plant automation
• Implementations lead to lower costs, improved quality, increased production, and
improved workplace health and safety
• Global industrial Robotics automation is expected to grow to reach $79 Billion by 2022

35. Kawasaki Contact Information
Samir Patel
Director, Product and Advanced Engineering
Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc.
28140 Lakeview Drive
Wixom, Michigan 48393
USA
Direct: 248-446-4252
Email: samir.patel@kri-us.com
www.kawasakirobotics.com
Melanie Winkler
Account Manager - Channel Partners
Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc.
28140 Lakeview Drive
Wixom, Michigan 48393
USA
Direct: 248-446-4361
Cell: 810-522-2250
Main: 248-446-4100
Email: melanie.winkler@kri-us.com
www.kawasakirobotics.com

36. Thank You !