Epson Redefines 6-Axis Robot
Category with New Flexion
N-Series
Flexion N2 is First in Series to Feature World’s First Compact Folding Arm Technology
Introducing innovative new technology to
the factory automation industry, Epson
Robots today announced the revolutionary
new Flexion™ N-Series
6-Axis robots, featuring a compact folding
arm design poised to dramatically change
the scope of automation.
for Epson Robots.
“With the Flexion N-Series, Epson is bringing
to market an intelligent, compact solution and
entirely new class of 6-Axis robots to meet the
demanding needs of advanced manufacturing.”
While beneficial in a large range of
industries, key applications for the Flexion
Expanding and diversifying Epson’s 6-Axis N-Series include micro-sized electronic,
robot portfolio, the Flexion N-Series automotive, medical, and consumer
provides a compact solution for applications goods parts assembly, managing of well
requiring smaller robots and workcells. plates in laboratories, and pill handling in
The first robot introduced in the series – the
pharmaceutical.
Flexion N2 – offers a 450mm reach and 2.5 The Flexion N-Series is available in both
kg maximum payload, expanding the reach ceiling and tabletop configurations.
capabilities of Epson’s product line from the Compatible and packaged with the RC700A
450mm mark up to 1400mm.
controller, the Flexion N-Series also
Unlike any other 6-Axis robot on the market, utilizes Epson’s user-friendly RC+ Robot
the Flexion N-Series features a unique Development Software and can be used
tight space motion capability that keeps with Epson’s expansive range of integrated
arm extremities out of the way, maximizing options, including Vision Guidance, Force
motion efficiency for faster cycle times. Sensing, Fieldbus, and GUI Builder.
In addition, the folding arm reduces required To learn more about the Flexion N-Series,
workspace up to 40 percent compared to visit epsonrobots.com/product-detail/189.
standard 6-Axis robots. Applications that
were previously unattainable due to space
restrictions are now possible with the
Flexion N-Series.
“Several applications, specifically in the medical
and electronics industries, require extreme
precision and dexterity for handling small
parts in a very tight environment,” said Gregg
Brunnick, director of product management
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