Free 10-part series

Build Your First Robot Cell

Everything you need to go from a blank floor to a running, compliant robot cell — in the order you actually need it. Written from real integration projects, not textbook theory.

1
Cell Layout & Robot Selection
2D layout principles, robot reach and selection, operator design, second hand buying.
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2
ISO 12100 Risk Assessment
Hazard identification, the S×F×A matrix, risk reduction hierarchy and residual risk.
Free
3
Safety Circuit Design & PLd/PLe
ISO 13849-1, circuit categories, a real PLe wiring example, legacy machine integration.
Free
4
SISTEMA Safety Circuit Validation
Validating your safety circuits achieve the required Performance Level.
Free
5
Controls Architecture
Function lists, I/O schedules, PLC vs robot-as-master, control panel design and machine handshakes.
Free
6
Robot I/O & Communications
Fieldbus vs hardwired, byte.bit to robot I/O mapping, WorkVisual and RobotStudio setup, and KUKA Automatic External.
Free
7
Robot Programming
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8
Testing & FAT
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9
Commissioning
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10
CE Marking
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