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CW46 Update

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Optimized Path Planning Update​

Yes! Support for 7th axis linear rails, stationary tools, and a surprise feature, scroll down! Please download the latest PS Connector (0.4.1-beta) to get access to these features and more. Thank you for continuing to use our award-winning (IFR, Gold Merit) optimized path planning tool.

Today's update:

  • Support for 7th axis Linear Rails!
  • Support for Stationary Tools!
  • Smoothing Auto-Tuning in PS (RCS capable)!
  • PS Connector 0.4.1-beta released

7th Axis Linear Rails 🎉​

RTU. Linear rail. Track. Whatever you call it, we support it
Our Process Simulate Connector now supports robots on 7th axis linear rails! With this feature, rail positions for any newly created via points are automatically optimized to minimize cycle time, factoring in the rail's dynamics. With this feature, the rail's dynamics are factored in to automatically define new via points with cycle time optimized rail positions.

As always, our engine works to deliver the best paths possible for maximum efficiency. Looking ahead, we’re developing an option that will allow users to specify fixed rail positions as constraints, ensuring the engine only generates solutions within those parameters. While this may lead to slightly less optimized paths, it's a valuable option that many customers have requested for more predictable, human-friendly results.

Stationary Tools 💪​

Tools not attached to the robot? No problem!
Additionally, the PS Connector now also supports stationary tools with an external TCP to the robot. You will now be able to do optimized motion planning of robots working with stationary weld guns and other tools.

In the future, we will add more features to this capability including optimizing the closing and opening of tools such as weld guns.

Surprise: Smoothing Auto-Tuning in PS 🔍​

Want the best smoothing values with RCS? You're covered!
A new option to auto-tune smoothing values when importing results is now available! With this feature the PS Connector will move the robots through all paths in the results prior to import and automatically adjust smoothing values to be maximized (best cycle time) and collision-free. Simply enable collision sets and ensure a connection to RCS is available - the rest is handled for you!

PS Connector​

Version 0.4.1-beta
Download the new version from Optimized Path Planning Beta folder from the RTR FileShare.

0.4.1-beta

  • Added support for 7th axis Linear Rails
  • Add support for stationary tools with external TCP
  • Added "auto-tune" of smoothing (zone) values on import
  • 45% average reduction of exporting time
  • Added notifications for errors and unsupported features
  • Fixed several bugs

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