Sheffield Forgemasters has adopted collaborative robotic (cobot) assistance for foundry operatives, reducing exposure to vibration, improving safety and increasing productivity within its fettling operations. The company is one of the first foundries in the world to employ the 6A10 grinding cobot from French firm RB3D, which works with operators of heavy grinders to stabilise and take the weight of the grinder. The 6A10 is a robotic, electric-motor driven arm which is guided by the operator and does not require any programming.

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