Offering up to 35% faster cycle times, the IRB 1100 is powered by ABB’s newly developed OmniCore controller, which is equipped with advanced motion control capabilities.
Featuring a 10% smaller footprint and a 20% lighter, slimmer body compared with previous robot generations, the IRB 1100 can be deployed in confined spaces and existing automation lines. The robot also allows more flexible handling for heavy-load operations with complex tools or end effectors.
“Today’s manufacturers need to squeeze every drop of value out of their factories – from their automation systems and even their floor space,” says Per Vegard Nerseth, managing director of robotics at ABB. “The IRB 1100 is designed to support both of these imperatives and create opportunities. This is ABB’s most compact and lightweight robot ever, and a great addition to our small parts assembly solutions portfolio.”
The IRB 1100 is among the first of a new era of robots built around ABB’s newly devised flexible design approach, which will help introduce a wider variety of robot sizes and variants that can be combined into tailored solutions. According to ABB, the IRB 1100 will be certified for cleanroom applications in the future and is available in two variants – one with a 4 kg payload offering 475 mm reach, and one with a 4 kg payload providing 580 mm reach.
