Techman

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Techman
IndustryAutomation and robotics
Founded2016
Headquarters Taoyuan, Taiwan
Area served
Global
Key people
Shi-chi Ho, Haw Chen (CEO)
ProductsCollaborative robots (cobots), automation software and solutions
Number of employees
400+(2021)
Website www.tm-robot.com/en

Techman Robot Inc., formerly a business division of Quanta Storage Inc., is an independent company under Quanta Computer [1] established in 2015. The company is most recognized for its cobot with a built-in vision system: the TM Robot series. This robot series previously won the COMPUTEX D&I Gold Award. [2] Techman Robot Inc. is also among the first companies to receive the TARS certification.[ citation needed ]

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Techman Robot Inc. is headquartered in Taiwan and has overseas branches in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Busan, and Alblasserdam. [3] The company also partners with distributors in the United States, Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.[ citation needed ]

Overview

According to Nikkei Asia they are "a leader in the field of collaborative robots." [4]

Founded as a subsidiary of Quanta in 2016 Techman is based in Taoyuan's Hwa Ya Technology Park. Quanta head Barry Lam has a mobile Techman robot in his office which serves refreshments to guests. [5]

History

Techman Robot Inc., a former business division of Quanta Storage Inc. (TWSE 6188), was founded as an independent subsidiary in 2015. [6]

Mr. Shi-chi Ho, General Manager of Quanta Storage Inc. at the time, established a robotics laboratory as a business division for the company in 2012. The laboratory developed the first collaborative robot (cobot) with a built-in vision system – the TM5 [7]

In 2014 the TM5 was subsequently unveiled at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) held in Tokyo, Japan, in 2015.[ citation needed ]

The first commercial TM5 was shipped at the end of 2016, and the company became the world's second-largest cobot brand by 2018.[ citation needed ]

Techman Robot signed an MOU with automated product giant Omron in Kyoto on 11 May 2018, [8] committing to the promotion of cobots to various industries worldwide. [9]

At the end of 2019, the TM AI+ software solution was introduced to expand cobot applications from pick-and-place to product inspection. The TM AI+ has now been widely incorporated in the semiconductor and logistics industries. [10]

By 2019 it was the world's second largest manufacturer of cobots after Universal Robots. [5] As of 2021 they were still the second largest manufacturer of cobots with 10% of the market share to Universal Robotic’s 50%. [4]

In 2021 Omron and Techman announced that Omron would be acquiring a 10% stake in Techman. [11] The value of the investment was undisclosed. [4]

Leadership

Haw Chen is the CEO of Techman. [12]

Collaborations

Techman is working with Vincennes University and Telamon Robotics to develop a cobot training curriculum. [13]

Products

Industrial Applications

Manufacturing

TM Robot is suitable for manufacturing a range of products, including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, machinery, home appliances, furniture, toys, and apparel. It can also be applied to streamline the production lines of metal and plastic products, parts, and accessories.[ citation needed ]

Catering

TM Robots can be applied in restaurants and kitchens to streamline catering processes.[ citation needed ]

Warehousing

TM Robots make up for the lack of transporters and movers in the logistics and warehousing industries. They can be equipped on AGVs or AMRs to facilitate logistical operations.[ citation needed ]

Entertainment

TM Robots can be used to carry heavy camera equipment and manoeuvred through narrow spaces, providing the freedom and flexibility for videographers to capture unique or fast-paced shots.[ citation needed ]

Education

Students and researchers can use TM cobots to learn about robotics and programming. TM cobots support manual programming instruction for students to move the arm manually or remotely while recording or saving relevant coordinates, which is used at a later stage to recreate certain motions.[ citation needed ]

Major Milestones

2012~2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Awards

AwardYearProduct
Taiwan Excellence2020TM12
Red Dot Design Award2018TM5
iF Product Design Award2018TM5
Golden Pin Design Award2017TM5
COMPUTEX D&I Gold Award2017TM5

International Certification and Patents

Techman Robot Inc. has secured patents in Taiwan, the United States, and China. Its cobots have received TARS, [22] ISO10218-1, and ISO/TS15066 certification, [23] and its factories comply with ISO9001 and ISO14001 specifications.

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