Regal Rexnord Corp. joined forces with automation leader ABB Robotics to simplify integration of its GoFa cobots into 7th Axis Cobot Transfer Units (CTUs). The CTUs come from Thomson, one of Regal Rexnord’s leading linear motions brands. The collaboration makes the Thomson Movotrak CTU the first cobot 7th axis technology that ABB Robotics has certified for use in its partner ecosystem. “Until now, anyone wanting to use a single, plug-and-play ABB cobot on multiple workstations faced what could be days of programming and communications challenges,” said Kevin Zaba, executive vice president and president of automation and motion control segment of Regal Rexnord, in a statement. “As part of the ABB Robotics partner ecosystem, we have preconfigured our Movotrak CTU, ensuring rapid deployment with ABB cobots right out of the box. Integrators, distributors and end-users can now invest more time using the 7th axis to solve productivity problems than dealing with complex integration details.” The Thomson Movotrak CTU 7th Axis offers a variety of benefits, including extended operating range, flexible mounting options, collision detection, increased productivity and single-source, fully integrated solutions. “This collaboration with ABB Robotics is a great example of how our differentiated Regal Rexnord technologies can be integrated into high-impact, customer-ready solutions,” said Louis Pinkham, CEO of Regal Rexnord, in a statement. “By combining the technical expertise of our Thomson, Kollmorgen, Boston Gear and Huco brands into a seamless, 7th axis system available for the ABB Robotics partner ecosystem, we’re making it easier for customers to unlock greater productivity and flexibility in their automation strategies. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and delivering value through system-level thinking.”

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