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This section provides an overview for robotic screwdrivers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 18 robotic screwdriver manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked robotic screwdriver companies as of December, 2024: 1.Flexible Automation, Inc., 2.Mountz Torque, 3.RG Group.
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A Robotic Screwdriver is a robot that automatically performs screw fastening tasks that were previously performed by a worker.
Robotic Screwdrivers automate screw fastening operations and increase manufacturing efficiency. In addition, the robot's error detection function detects missing products caused by dropped screws or floating screws due to faulty screw work, enabling stable production.
There are many different types of screw fastening robot systems, including multi-axis robots, SCARA robots, parallel link robots, Cartesian coordinate-type screw fastening robots, dual-arm screw fastening robots, and small table-top types.
Robotic Screwdrivers are often used in production lines for mass-produced products. Robotic Screwdrivers are used for fastening screws in areas where human labor is inefficient. For example, the robot is useful for fastening machine cases, where many screws are used, or where the screw size is too small to be fastened by hand.
The robot can handle many types of screws, such as pot screws, countersunk screws, truss screws, Semmes screws, and Y recesses. It can also be adapted to hex bolts and hex nuts. A wide range of screw materials are available, including steel materials, aluminum alloys, and resin.
However, there are some areas where it is difficult to utilize Robotic Screwdriver. For example, when there is an obstacle nearby, on an inside surface, or when used in a deep hole. Therefore, it is important to select a model according to the application.
A Robotic Screwdriver mainly consists of a robot, an electric screwdriver, a controller, and a screw feeder.
The robot is a device used to precisely position the electric screwdriver to the part to be fastened. There are various types of robots used for Robotic Screwdriver. SCARA Robots with multi-joints for easy movement and Cartesian Robots are often used.
This is attached to the end of the arm of the robot.
The robot's position information and the electric screwdriver's torque, rotation angle, and other information are controlled by the controller. The screw feeder stores screws and supplies them to the Robotic Screwdriver for efficient fastening work.
The Robotic Screwdriver has a variety of additional functions to perform the screw fastening operation automatically. First, the controller connected to the electric screwdriver has functions such as torque and rotation angle management, torque and rotation angle control, screw fastening patterns, and good/fail judgment.
The tightening torque and rotation angle are very important information for automating screw fastening operations. Some models are also equipped with sensors to detect abnormalities or defects in the screw parts themselves, such as a screw hole being crushed or jammed.
The key to proper screw fastening is to obtain the required axial force. Axial force is the force that holds the screw in place and is generated by the elastic force of the screw as it is pulled back. In normal screw fastening operations, it is not possible to directly check how much axial force was generated for each screw. Therefore, as substitute characteristics, the tightening torque and rotation angle are monitored.
The most common and widely used parameter is the tightening torque. Tightening torque is sometimes specified in assembly drawings of DIY products for the general public. However, proper axial force can only be obtained by tightening a screw with the specified tightening torque if the frictional force generated when fastening the screw is within the expected range.
Specifically, it is the coefficient of friction between the contact surfaces of the screw's peaks and troughs, and between the head of the screw and the surface on which the screw is seated. If the coefficients of friction in the two areas related to the screw are higher than the expected range, sufficient axial force cannot be obtained even when working with the appropriate tightening torque.
Conversely, if the coefficient of friction is lower than expected, the axial force generated is too high and the screw may break or spin out. It is important to recognize that the tightening torque and rotation angle are only surrogate values for screw fastening, whether done manually or robotically, and that the correct axial force cannot be obtained if the coefficient of friction is not within the assumed range.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Design Tool, Inc., founded in 1988 and headquartered in Conover, USA, is a manufacturer of automatic screwdriver systems. The company primarily offers automatic feed and drive systems for industries involved in product assembly, including automotive, telecommunications, and aerospace. It designs customized systems tailored to the customer’s specific fasteners and applications. Its product line includes handhelds, machine-built components, and complete turnkey systems. The company also provides various accessories, including enclosures, supply hoppers, and work arms.
WEBER Schraubautomaten GmbH, established in 1956 and headquartered in Wolfratshausen, Upper Bavaria, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of automated screwdriver solutions. The company has production facilities and sales offices in Germany, France, North America, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, and China. WEBER’s product portfolio includes mechanical fasteners, micro medical pins and screws, large bolts, and heavy fasteners. The company designs standalone systems such as "Feed while you drive." The company has global outreach, serving engineers all over the world.
Visumatic Industrial Products, established in 1966, is a manufacturer of automated fastener feeding and driving equipment for industrial organizations undertaking assembly work, such as clips, bolts, pins, nuts, and specialty fasteners used in machine builders, general manufacturing, medical, and defense industries. The Lexington, Kentucky-based company provides standard and pistol-grip handheld solutions for ergonomic, quality, and speed improvements. The company offers various fully automated fixed systems and robotics, such as Viper 4-axis SCARA robotic screw driving system, dual x-y robot, rotary indexing, customer re-programmable robotic software, and multi-spindle systems.
Mountz Torque, founded in San Jose, CA, in 1965 is a manufacturer of torque products such as Robotic Screwdrivers, Torque Calibration, and Measuring Torque. The company's product portfolio includes Preset Torque Limiters, Torque Sensors, Run Down Adapters, Calibration Equipment and Torque analyzers and Sensor Accessories. Their products are used in the energy sector for wind turbine assembly and maintenance, critical aerospace components and systems and automotive assembly lines and maintenance applications. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Dixon Automatic Tool, Inc. was originally founded in 1946 in Rockford Illinois. Dixon Automatic Tool is an automated assembly products and services supplier. Dixon Automatic Tool offerings include automatic screwdrivers, automatic nut-runners, automatic part placers, automatic setting systems, robotic end effectors, assembly work cells, hand-held drivers, feeder bowls and feed systems, and features Stöger products for customers’s automation needs. Dixon Automatic Tool also offers two escapement types that can be tooled to escape and transfer piece parts, as well as electric hand-held screwdrivers.
OnRobot US Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Odense, Denmark, is a robotics manufacturer of tools and software for collaborative automation on various tasks, such as packaging, quality control, materials handling, machine tending, assembly, and surface finishing commonly used in industrial settings. They offer a range of products, including end-effectors, grippers, sensors, and tool changers that can be integrated with cobots from various manufacturers. They were recognized with awards such as the Gold Innovators Award and the Red Dot Design Award, and are certified by Universal Robots.
Fancort Industries Inc., founded in West Caldwell, NJ, in 1973 is a manufacturer and distributor of tooling & automation equipment. The company's product portfolio includes lead forming equipment, lead forming services, industrial presses, press-fit equipment and robotic tinning systems.The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also offers automation solutions such as o robotic soldering, automated inductive brazing/soldering, robotic screw fastening, robotic dispensing and robotic tinning.
PROMATION INC.USA, established in 1999 and based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a manufacturer and supplier of automated handling solutions, robotic soldering systems, and technical furniture. Their product portfolio is composed of dispensing, screw driving, laser marking, soldering, and collaborative robots used in the electronics manufacturing industry. The company also offers various PCB handling equipment such as turning stations, barcode scanning conveyors, shuttle gates, slide lines, and inspection stations. The products are across a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, military, medical, and consumer electronics.
RG Group., founded in York, PA, in 1956 is a supplier and manufacturer of motion control products and solutions. The company's product portfolio includes industrial & Collaborative Robotics, Electromechanical Systems, Fluid Connectors, hydraulic and Pneumatic. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and customer service.
Flexible Automation, Inc., founded in Michigan, in 1983 is a supplier of robotics, vision systems and building machines. The company's product portfolio includes Fastening Capabilities, Robotic Fastening Tools, Hand-held Drivers, Speed-Dock Feeder and Screwdrivers. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, warehousing and distribution, repair services and customer and technical support.
Express Assembly Products, LLC, established in 2005 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, is a supplier of electric torque tools and supplies directly to end-users. The company offers a competitive pricing, 30-day evaluation period, on-site inventory, same-day shipping, and a one-year warranty on all products. Serving more than 5,000 customers across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australia, the product inventory includes electric & air torque screwdrivers, pulse tools, fastening accessories, and screwfeeders. Additional services encompass one-year warranties, flat-rate repairs, on-site assistance, and 24-hour repairs for an extra charge.
Nittoseiko Co. Ltd, established in 1938 at Kyoto, Japan is a manufacturer of screw driving components and screw fastening products. The company specializes in manufacturing advanced solutions for fastening, assembly as well as inspection technology. The products list involves loose proof screws, special cold forged parts, automatic screw driving machines, screw driving robots and measuring instrumentation systems. The products are used in applications such as automobiles, home appliances, telecommunications, electronic products and machinery. These fastening and assembly systems make it easier to assemble various components and also bond them together in a robust way.
Janome was founded in 1984 and headquartered in Japan is a manufacturer of sewing machine motors and other precision parts. The company offers an extensive and diversified product portfolio including, servo presses, Cartesian robots, SCARA robots, automatic screw presenters, and computer robots. These products are integral to various industries, particularly textile and apparel manufacturing; and are used for press fitting, powder compression and shaping, perforation cutting, press molding, and caulking, among other essential applications.
Samsys GmbH, founded in Alzey, Rheinland-Pfalz, in 1980 is a manufacturer of loading and unloading systems. The company's product portfolio includes Dock Levelers, Dock Seals and Shelters, portable solutions for loading and unloading in various locations, Conveyor Systems and Automatic Loading Systems. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Optimo Robotics OU, founded in Estonia, in 2014 is a manufacturer of robotic systems and automation equipment. The company's product portfolio includes collaborative robots, Industrial robots, screwdriver systems,and turnkey robotic solutions for different industries. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Phil Industries Pte Ltd, founded in Singapore, in 2009 is a supplier of Cleanroom Furnitures and Cleanroom Products. The company's product portfolio includes Chrome Security Cage Trolles, Chrome Wire Storage Shelvings, Cleanroom Lab Chairs, industrial Workstations and Industrial Packaging Materials. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Households, Consumer Goods, Office buildings and Construction and Building. The company has a national distribution network and a customer and techincal support center.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flexible Automation, Inc. |
11.8%
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| 2 | RG Group |
8.2%
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| 3 | Mountz Torque |
7.9%
|
| 4 | Dixon Automatic Tool, Inc. |
7.7%
|
| 5 | PROMATION INC. USA |
6.7%
|
| 6 | Express Assembly Products, LLC |
6.3%
|
| 7 | OnRobot US Inc. |
6.1%
|
| 8 | Samsys GmbH |
5.9%
|
| 9 | Omron |
5.9%
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| 10 | Optimo Robotics OU |
5.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the robotic screwdriver page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
11 | 64.7% |
|
Japan
|
3 | 17.6% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 5.9% |
| Estonia | 1 | 5.9% |
|
Singapore
|
1 | 5.9% |
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