Techman Explained

Foundation:2016
Area Served:Global
Key People:Shi-chi Ho, Haw Chen (CEO)
Location:Taoyuan, Taiwan
Industry:Automation and robotics
Products:Collaborative robots (cobots), automation software and solutions
Num Employees:400+（2021）

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.

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.

Overview

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

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.

History

Techman Robot Inc., a former business division of Quanta Storage Inc. (TWSE 6188), was founded as an independent subsidiary in 2015.[4]

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[5]

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

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

Techman Robot signed an MOU with automated product giant Omron in Kyoto on 11 May 2018,[6] committing to the promotion of cobots to various industries worldwide.[7]

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.[8]

By 2019 it was the world's second largest manufacturer of cobots after Universal Robots.[9] As of 2021 they were still the second largest manufacturer of cobots with 10% of the market share to Universal Robotic’s 50%.

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

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.

Catering

TM Robots can be applied in restaurants and kitchens to streamline catering processes.

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.

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.

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.

Major Milestones

2012~2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Awards

Award Year Product
Taiwan Excellence 2020 TM12
Red Dot Design Award 2018 TM5
iF Product Design Award 2018 TM5
Golden Pin Design Award 2017 TM5
COMPUTEX D&I Gold Award 2017 TM5

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.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bnext.com.tw/article/52847/techman-collabrative-robot-quanta-universal-robots 全球協作機器人大洗牌！廣達旗下達明機器人晉升二哥，插旗中國深圳龍華
  2. https://www.tm-robot.com/en/news-posts/techman-robot-has-won-computex-di-gold-award-2017/ Techman Robot has Won the COMPUTEX d&i Gold Award 2017
  3. https://craft.co/techman-robot/locations Techman Robot headquarters and office locations
  4. Web site: Huang . Elaine . 2019-06-12 . This Made-in-Taiwan Robot Is Drawing International Attention .
  5. https://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/10458/techman-robot-ready-for-international-robot-exhibition-2017-in-japan Techman Robot Ready for International Robot Exhibition 2017 in Japan
  6. https://www.robot27.com/2019/01/18/techman-and-omron-partner-to-produce-co-branded-cobot/ Techman and OMRON Partner to Produce Co-branded Cobot
  7. Web site: 2018-05-23 . Omron partners with Techman to sell TM cobots . 2023-06-06 . Robotics & Automation News . en-US.
  8. https://www.chinatimes.com/amp/realtimenews/20200819001736-261507 《電腦設備》自動化工業展 達明秀3亮點
  9. Web site: Huang . Elaine . This Made-in-Taiwan Robot Is Drawing International Attention . english.cw.com.tw . CommonWealth . 5 August 2019.
  10. News: Japan's Omron to invest in Taiwan robot maker Techman . Mainichi Daily News . 27 October 2021 . The Mainichi . 27 October 2021.
  11. Web site: Omron to invest in Techman Robot, a unit of Taiwan's Quanta . asia.nikkei.com . Nikkei . 27 October 2021.
  12. Web site: Turner . Adam . Smart Machinery Made in Taiwan . emag.directindustry.com . 17 August 2021 . Direct Industry . 27 October 2021.
  13. Web site: Orr . Susan . Telamon founder Albert Chen launches firm to put 'cobots' in factories . www.ibj.com . 8 October 2021 . Indianapolis Business Journal . 3 November 2021.
  14. https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2018/09/10/techman-robot-launches-new-industrial-robot-systems-at-imts/19073/ Techman Robot launches new industrial robot systems at IMTS
  15. https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2019/09/03/techman-robot-unveils-new-all-in-one-palletizing-solution/25317/ Techman Robot unveils new ‘all-in-one’ palletizing solution
  16. https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2019/12/18/techman-robot-unveils-ai-vision-and-tmmanager-at-2019-irex/27640/ Techman Robot unveils AI vision and TMmanager at 2019 iREX
  17. https://www.red-dot.org/project/tm5-24058-24057 Red Dot Design Award: TM5
  18. https://www.tm-robot.com/zh-hant/event/welcome-to-imts-and-ciif-2018/ WELCOME TO IMTS AND CIIF 2018
  19. https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2018/09/10/techman-robot-launches-new-industrial-robot-systems-at-imts/19073/ Techman Robot launches new industrial robot systems at IMTS
  20. Web site: 5 December 2023 . Techman Robot Unveils TM AI Cobot . 2024-05-06 . Robotics 24/7 . en.
  21. https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en/award/product/109526 Taiwan Excellence - Official
  22. https://tw.appledaily.com/property/20170908/JMKUAJ7Y5R7ZH67ATFTONOB2UA/ 台灣第1張機器人標章　達明等5台廠獲頒
  23. https://cobotintel.com/tm5-700/ Techman Robot TM5-700 | TM Series Robot from Cobot Intel

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