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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Pre-Engineered Robot Work Cell as a Compact, Cost-Effective, and Intuitive Solution to Productivity Challenges

June 26, 2024

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Pre-Engineered Robot Work Cell as a Compact, Cost-Effective, and Intuitive 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.

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-effective 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 suitable 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.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Pre-Engineered Robot Work Cell as a Compact, Cost-Effective, and Intuitive Solution to Productivity Challenges

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 panel, 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.

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For more information about ARIA, please visit https://us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/solutions/engineered/aria/

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