LVD Company nv introduces Ricobb, a collaborative cobot bending system that seamlessly integrates with LVD press brakes installed since 2001. Developed by LVD Robotic Solutions (LRS) – the company’s robotic automation division - Ricobb offers a flexible and cost-effective way for sheet metalworking companies to boost bending productivity, overcome labour shortages, enable lights-out manufacturing, and adapt quickly to shifting production demands.  

Compact and user-friendly, Ricobb is easily moved, docked, and programmed. It can be set up, trained and running in just a few days. 

MOBILE & ADAPTABLE

Ricobb is a mobile, highly adaptable cobot. Deployed on a press brake, it takes over the bending of small, simple parts and it can be quickly reassigned to another machine as production needs change. When docked, Ricobb automatically identifies the press brake, so relocation is quick and easy. The cobot delivers consistent, reliable performance and operates autonomously to maximise press brake utilisation. 

Ricobb is compatible with all LVD press brakes installed since 2001. 

EASY TO PROGRAM 

Ricobb is easy to program, requiring minimal training. Its intuitive, icon-driven interface eliminates the need for advanced programming skills. Only pick, bend and regrip positions need to be taught. Ricobb learns through simple, guided instruction and automatically records and replicates the actions

FLEXIBLE, AFFORDABLE AUTOMATION 

Ricobb offers sheet metalworking companies a cost-effective way to automate repetitive bending tasks. It adds capacity to existing press brakes without requiring infrastructure changes, and delivers reliable, efficient performance with a fast return on investment. The cobot also offers enhanced flexibility through customisable gripper extensions tailored to specific applications. A variety of extensions can be created within the cobot’s payload limits to suit varying production needs. 

EXPANDING ROBOTIC SOLUTIONS

LVD Robotic Solutions (LRS) was established in 2022 following the acquisition of KUKA Solutions Benelux. Its goal is to make robotic automation more accessible and affordable for manufacturers. LRS develops customized solutions for a wide range of industries and applications - from turn-key handling systems to machine tending and material flow optimization.