Vol.307 August 2026
Design challenges and solutions for industrial robots with an ever-increasing range of applications
The range of applications for industrial robots is on the rise, driven not only by labor shortages but also by the growing adoption of collaborative robots in work areas traditionally performed by humans. A key factor in the design of industrial robots is ensuring compatibility with other products, such as PLCs and machine tools.
The electronic and mechanical components provided by Aratas overcome the design challenges unique to industrial robots and are playing an active role in workplaces where many robots are in operation.
What factors should be considered when designing industrial robots?
Considerations for teaching pendants (mobile devices)
Considerations for robots and robot controllers
Specifications are required that allow on-site workers and operators to operate the device accurately even while wearing gloves.
To achieve a compact and lightweight design, routing wiring within a limited space tends to become complex.
Compatibility with various manufacturing equipment including products from other companies, such as robotic part handling between processes, is required.
What factors should be considered when designing industrial robots?
Considerations for teaching pendants (mobile devices)
Considerations for robots and robot controllers
Specifications are required that allow on-site workers and operators to operate the device accurately even while wearing gloves.
To achieve a compact and lightweight design, routing wiring within a limited space tends to become complex.
Compatibility with various manufacturing equipment including products from other companies, such as robotic part handling between processes, is required.
Aratas solves design challenges for industrial robots.
Minimizes variations to achieve a responsive operating feel even when wearing gloves
Tactile Switch
(Keytop-integrated Type)
B3FS/B3FS-4
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Other common tactile switches with equivalent performance exhibit significant variations in operating load and stroke
Aratas tactile switches feature minimal variation in operating load and stroke, allowing for the placement of many switches on a single PCB while delivering a stable operating feel.
For connecting the complex wiring between the main board and various modules such as the LCD panel
FPC/FFC Connector
XF3M
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A single type of connector accommodates both upper and lower contact configurations
Upper and lower contacts allow a single connector to be used, minimizing the number of times the FPC needs to be folded.
Compliance with various standards ensures compatibility with other products
D-sub Connector
XM3
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USB Connector
XM7
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MIL Connector
XG
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M12 Connector
XS
* Contents as of July 2026.
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice
