Universal Robots' rapidly growing cobot platform now powers applications for spot welding, new palletizing and machine tending cells.

At a Glance: Danish manufacturer Universal Robots designed its UR20 cobot for welding, material handling, machine loading and tending, among other repetitive and strenuous tasks.

Universal Robots launches free-of-charge online simulation tool for optimized cell configuration.

Cobots are an essential tool in the machine builder’s arsenal in combating the skills shortage, according to Joe Campbell, Universal Robot’s head of strategic marketing for North America.