The new cobot, that brings 18” of additional reach radius (36” diameter increase), greatly broadens the range of weldments that will be achievable in a given fixture setup, says Josh Pawley, co-founder of Universal Robots (UR) partner, Vectis Automation: “Vectis Automation is ecstatic to offer the long-reach UR20 arm onto our integrated cobot welding and cutting tools,” he says, emphasizing the cobot’s next-gen design enhancements, including 50% fewer parts in the axis drivetrains. “This cobot will have a huge impact on the market, improving on UR’s already robust and high-performance cobot products.” Vectis Automation will showcase its UR20 Cobot Welder in Universal Robots’ FABTECH booth B17063 integrated onto a rigid 48” x 48” XL Cart with a heavy-duty water cooled package. The UR20 will also be showcased in cobot welding systems in booths by partners Hirebotics and Melton Machine & Control Company in addition to a press brake tending application by Cincinnati Inc.