en.Wedoany.com Reported - Epson Robots will showcase its upcoming collaborative robot platform at Automate 2026, held June 22–25, 2026, at McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, USA, and demonstrate how integrated solutions can help plastic manufacturers under pressure to achieve fast and cost-effective automation more easily realize factory automation. The company will display its automation portfolio at Booth 1421 in the South Hall Main Lobby and Booth 31057 in the North Hall Education Zone.

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to pursue fast and cost-effective automation. Scott Marsic, Product Manager at Epson Robots, stated that Epson offers integrated, easy-to-deploy solutions designed to reduce complexity and accelerate time to value—from compact SCARA robots to integrated feeding systems and future collaborative solutions—committed to making automation more accessible and practical in real-world applications.

In the demonstration, Epson's SafeSense technology is particularly critical for plastic manufacturers seeking to balance productivity with workplace safety. This sensor-based system detects when an operator enters the robot's workspace, enabling high-performance automation while maintaining safe human-robot interaction—an important consideration for injection molding workshops, packaging lines, and assembly operations that require human oversight. Attendees can experience SafeSense through hands-on interactive demonstrations and learn about its ability to maintain operational efficiency without compromising safety protocols.

Epson will demonstrate its IntelliFlex feeding system, which seamlessly integrates with Epson robots, Epson RC+ Development Software, and vision guidance. The system is easy to set up and configure, with a starting price of under $36,000, designed to address common cost barriers faced by small and medium-sized plastic manufacturers when evaluating automation investments. The IntelliFlex system provides a fully integrated solution developed and supported by a single manufacturer, eliminating the need for companies to coordinate multiple vendors and platforms.

For plastic manufacturers with limited space, Epson will showcase its RS Series SCARA robots and N Series 6-axis robots. The RS Series features a "zero footprint" design that increases throughput without expanding facilities. The N Series adopts a unique kinematic configuration that requires up to 40% less workspace area compared to standard 6-axis robots. These compact designs aim to address the engineering challenge of valuable floor space in plastic manufacturing environments and the need to integrate automation retrofits into existing production lines. The company will also showcase its high-performance SCARA and 6-axis robot portfolio, including the GX Series, T Series, and VT Series, suitable for applications such as injection molded part extraction, precision assembly, and packaging operations.

Epson also offers three educational sessions for workforce development discussions. Scott Marsic will present "Automation 401: Choosing the Right Automation Tool for the Job" on June 24 from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM in Room S403ab, exploring the foundational steps of evaluating and redefining workflows before designing work cells, as well as key considerations, components, and trade-offs required to build efficient, flexible, and profitable automation systems. Epson Robot Product Manager Jim Shimano will host two sessions: "From STEM to Workforce: Using Robot Software to Teach Concepts at All Education Levels from High School to Trade School and Beyond" on June 22 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the A3 NextGen Theater (Booth 32054), discussing how software-based approaches can expand the accessibility of robotics education and reduce cost and hardware barriers; and "Lab Stories: How a Software-Centric Approach to Robotics Reduces Costs, Stimulates Growth, and Lowers Risk" on June 24 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the A3 NextGen Theater (Booth 32054), exploring how software-based robotics platforms can help academic programs overcome common obstacles while reducing hardware costs, improving safety, and increasing accessibility.

Epson will demonstrate its RC+ Development Software, a PC-based environment featuring an intuitive GUI Builder for custom interfaces, with integrated vision and IntelliFlex functionality developed and supported by Epson. The company will also showcase PC-based simulation software that enables scalable robotics education through virtual environments, allowing students to learn and program in RC+ and choose to transition to physical robots as projects evolve, supporting workforce development and proof-of-concept testing before capital investment.

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