AX6 Cobot and Live Demonstrations Highlight Epson's Expanding Automation Portfolio

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, will showcase its expanding automation portfolio, including its first collaborative robot, the AX6, at The ASSEMBLY Show 2026, taking place in Rosemont, Illinois from Oct. 27-29, 2026, in booth #331.

"Every automation application has different safety requirements, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach," said Scott Marsic, group product manager, Epson Robots. "With the AX6 and SafeSense^TM technology, Epson is giving manufacturers more options to select the right solution for their requirements. At The ASSEMBLY Show, we look forward to demonstrating how these offerings complement our broader robotics portfolio and help manufacturers address a wide range of automation needs."

With Epson's latest automation technologies, attendees can experience live demonstrations showcasing integrated robotics, vision, and feeding solutions. The live applications will highlight practical, cost-effective solutions for real-world production environments. An educational speaking session will also focus on selecting the right automation approach for each application. Epson highlights at The ASSEMBLY Show 2026 will include:

• Speaking Engagement
  • "Automation Isn't the Answer. Choosing the Right Automation Is." – Marsic will outline a practical framework for choosing the right automation strategy, from evaluating opportunities and avoiding application creep to balancing critical design considerations such as safety, robot geometry, workcell design and flexibility. The session will focus on solving the right business problem to create automation systems that are easier to implement, scale and maintain while delivering stronger productivity, reliability and long-term ROI. The session will take place Wednesday, October 28 from 2 – 2:30 p.m. at the Learning Theater.
• AX6 Collaborative 6-Axis Robot – See Epson's first collaborative robot in action, featuring a lightweight, compact footprint and intuitive no-code software designed to simplify programming and deployment. Power- and force-limiting capabilities and flexible end-of-arm options support collaborative applications where space, ease of use and fast redeployment are priorities.
• SafeSense Interactive Demo – Experience a hands-on demonstration of Epson's SafeSense technology, which uses sensors to detect when a person enters the robot's workspace, supporting safe human-robot interaction while maintaining high-performance automation.
• IntelliFlex^TM Feeding System – See live demonstrations featuring Epson's latest SCARA and 6-Axis robots integrated with IntelliFlex Feeding Systems for automated part handling and assembly applications.
• Epson RC+^® Development Software – Explore Epson's PC-based environment with intuitive GUI Builder for custom interfaces along with integrated vision and IntelliFlex capabilities. Developed and supported by Epson, the software is designed to simplify automation development and deployment.

The ASSEMBLY Show 2026 will take place on Oct. 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CDT, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT and Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. To learn more about Epson robot solutions at the show, stop by booth #331 or visit www.epsonrobots.com to contact a robot expert.

About Epson Robots

Epson Robots is a global leader in PC-controlled precision factory automation, with well over 250,000 units sold worldwide¹ and a product line of hundreds of models of easy-to-use SCARA and 6-Axis robots based on a common PC-based platform. Building on four decades of experience, Epson Robots delivers robots for precision assembly and material handling applications in the aerospace, appliance, automotive, biotechnology, consumer product, electronics, food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. For more information, visit www.epsonrobots.com.

About Epson

Epson is a technology innovation and engineering company whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company uses technology and engineering ability to implement real-world solutions in precision innovation, industrial and robotics, office and home printing, and visual and lifestyle.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1.4 trillion. corporate.epson/en/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), X (x.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica) and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

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