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ABB launches new GoFa ™ Collaborative robots set new industry standards with higher loads, larger working ranges, and excellent repetitive positioning accuracy.

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Easy programming and rapid deployment further reduce the entry barriers for first-time users, small and medium-sized enterprises, and educators.

ABB has launched two new GoFaTM collaborative robots: GoFa 10 and GoFa 12, adding new possibilities for more efficient automation of collaborative robots. The two collaborative robots, with loads of 10kg and 12kg respectively, have excellent repetitive positioning accuracy and can closely cooperate with workers to complete more tasks, improving safety and productivity while addressing labor and skill shortages. The new GoFa collaborative robot supports simple and intuitive programming methods and can quickly integrate into production environments, reducing the entry barriers for first-time users, educators, and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Since the launch of YuMi collaborative robots in 2015, ABB has created an industry-leading series of collaborative robot products to meet the growing demand for safe and easy-to-use automation solutions, filling the gap in technical labor, “said Ma Sikang, Global President of ABB’s Robotics Business Unit To meet the demand for collaborative robots with higher loads and larger working ranges, our GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 collaborative robots extend the advantages of automation to new industrial applications, benefiting even first-time users

In addition to improving load capacity, the tool center point (TCP) speed of GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 collaborative robots can reach up to 2m/s, with a leading repetitive positioning accuracy of up to 0.02mm, twice that of other similar solutions. At the same time, the IP67 protection level of GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 can prevent moisture and dust, extending the advantages of high-speed and high-precision collaborative robots to new industrial applications, especially suitable for tasks such as machining, welding, material handling, polishing, and assembly that require strict automation requirements. The GoFa 10 has a working range of up to 1.62m, which is 14% higher than similar products and is sufficient to cover American pallets, making it an ideal choice for palletizing applications.

Lowering the automation threshold for first-time users and small and medium-sized enterprises

The programming, deployment, and use of GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 collaborative robots are very intuitive and easy, reducing the threshold for first-time users and small and medium-sized enterprises to enter automation. Its guided programming and ABB’s Wizard simple programming software greatly simplify setup, eliminating the need to write complex programming code. Even non professionals can quickly achieve application automation by operating simple graphical instruction blocks.

The teaching pendant on the new GoFa is pre installed with the ABB SafeMove application, which has functions such as safety speed limit, static monitoring, and directional monitoring, eliminating the need for bulky protective fences to achieve close collaboration between robots and factory workers.

The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 collaborative robots are driven by OmniCoreTM controllers. Thanks to ABB TrueMove and QuickMove technologies, OmniCore brings industry-leading motion control, combined with GoFa’s intelligent torque and position sensors, to ensure smooth motion for high-precision surface treatment, tightening, assembly, and testing tasks. In addition, OmniCore also has energy-saving features including energy feedback and braking energy recovery, reducing power consumption by 20%, thereby improving sustainability.

Fully utilizing the innovation of ABB robot ecosystem

In response to the increasingly diverse application of automation, ABB has launched the ABB Robot Ecosystem Program. It integrates with the ABB product line, including the new GoFa collaborative robot, compatible third-party accessories such as grippers, cameras, and custom software, allowing users to easily leverage the growing ABB robot ecosystem to quickly innovate.

Recently, Thermo Fisher Scientific (hereinafter referred to as “Thermo Fisher”), the global leader of enabling scientific and technological progress, released the 2022 annual corporate social responsibility report, deeply interpreting its strategic layout in the field of environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and highlighting its unremitting efforts and fruitful results in the field of corporate social responsibility.

Mission driven, creating a better world through global initiatives
Adhering to the mission of helping customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer, Thermophile has continuously improved its Sustainable Development Goals and continued to fulfill its social responsibilities. In 2022, Thermofly further increased its carbon reduction target – achieving a 50% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect emissions by 2030 compared to 2018. In addition, it is planned that by the end of 2027, Thermofly will assist over 90% of its suppliers in setting their own scientific carbon emission targets and contributing to global carbon reduction.
In the past year, Thermofly has established partnerships with multiple international organizations to improve transplant diagnosis and increase the chances of organ transplantation for patients with related diseases; A new electron microscope was launched to help customers promote drug discovery for Degenerative disease and help them live a healthier life. At the same time, Thermophile also supports researchers around the world to accelerate the research on climate and Microplastics pollutants, and helps automobile manufacturers improve the efficiency of electric vehicles with innovative solutions, and work together to create a cleaner environment in all walks of life. In addition, Thermofly also ensures human survival and ecological environment safety through its cutting-edge water quality monitoring and analysis technology, as well as food safety testing solutions.
Centered around the four key pillars of environment, employees, community, and operations, Thermofly has also achieved remarkable achievements in the new year. In terms of environmental protection, Thermofly’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 has been approved by the Scientific Carbon Target Initiative (SBTi) and has achieved a 25% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions, both direct and indirect, compared to 2018. In terms of employee care, Thermofly continues to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, continuously increasing the proportion of female employees. At the same time, for the community, Thermofly has reached over 89500 students through various corporate social responsibility projects, with employees volunteering for over 120000 hours throughout the year, and continuously improving the accessibility of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education worldwide. In addition, in the company’s operations, Thermofly actively evaluates the ESG performance of its direct suppliers and continues to fulfill the company’s ESG commitments.
Empowering the local community and jointly shaping a sustainable future with Chinese wisdom
In China, Thermo Fisher combines its mission with China’s development strategy of “continuously promoting green development and promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and nature”, using innovative solutions tailored to China to safeguard a cleaner environment and help achieve the dual carbon goal. For the lithium battery industry, Thermofly has launched a complete solution covering the entire upstream and downstream industry chain, empowering the entire process of lithium batteries from raw material extraction, production and processing, to material recycling and reuse. In the field of new pollutant prevention and control that has attracted widespread public attention in recent years, Thermofly has developed a diversified product portfolio and complete solutions, supporting the entire process of sample collection, preparation, analysis, and data processing for environmental testing, and comprehensively evaluating the environment