The THOR-K is a Industrial Arm developed by DAIHEN (Japan), launched 1981. Key specifications: mounting floor, ceiling, wall, controller AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi), programming teach pendant, industries automotive, general_manufacturing.
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Overview
5-axis articulated manipulator for arc welding and handling applications.
Flagship features
- History: Daihen started robot development in 1979, introducing the first teaching playback arc welding robot
- Key innovation: In 1991, they developed world-first 'Synchro Motion Control' for coordinated multi-robot welding (fixture-less)
- The Almega Friendlシリーズ is the culmination of 35 years of development, focusing on ease of use and high-quality welding
- Partnership with Nachi-Fujikoshi (2001) led to the AX series controller
- The company also produces wafer handling robots (not detailed here)
- Global presence with subsidiaries and sales in major industrial regions
Buyer decision signals
Viability
1000th production robotic welding system delivered to East Manufacturing
Availability
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Mounting
- floor, ceiling, wall
- Controller
- AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi)
- Programming
- teach pendant
- Industries
- automotive, general_manufacturing
Company profile
- Founded
- 1919
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 5
Other16
- Extras
- {"contact_emails":[]}
- Industries
- automotive,general_manufacturing
- Applications
- arc_welding,spot_welding,handling,sealing
- Sub Category
- arc_welding
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Specs Sources
- View Link
- Model Variants
- THOR-T,THOR-K,Almega G,Almega V,Almega EG,Almega EV,Almega V120,AX Series,Almega Friendlシリーズ
- Deployment Notes
- Robots are used in China, Asia, Europe, America, and other countries worldwide. Specific customer mentions are not provided, but the page notes global adoption.
- Price On Request
- true
- Specs Source Pass
- phase_d_detect_enrich
- Teach Pendant Type
- wired_button
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- China,Asia,Europe,United States,Japan
- Primary Applications
- arc_welding,spot_welding,material_handling,assembly,dispensing,palletizing
- Additional Information
- - History: Daihen started robot development in 1979, introducing the first teaching playback arc welding robot. - Key innovation: In 1991, they developed world-first 'Synchro Motion Control' for coordinated multi-robot welding (fixture-less). - The Almega Friendlシリーズ is the culmination of 35 years of development, focusing on ease of use and high-quality welding. - Partnership with Nachi-Fujikoshi (2001) led to the AX series controller. - The company also produces wafer handling robots (not detailed here). - Global presence with subsidiaries and sales in major industrial regions. - The page is a historical overview; specific specs for current models are not listed. - This page is a history page; no direct pricing, programming interfaces (beyond teach pendant), or ROS support mentioned. - No contact emails found on the page.
- Service Network Density
- global
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Company milestones
- Oct 2022Deployment1000th production robotic welding system delivered to East Manufacturing
- 2024MilestoneFABTECH Mexico showcase of new FD-V25 robot
- 2022MilestoneSPR-804R listed in clean transfer robots catalog
- 2022LaunchUT-VDX3000NS introduced as a high-precision, low-vibration vacuum wafer robot
- 2022MilestoneVacuum wafer robot lineup expanded
- 2022AwardDAIHEN robot received IDEA/robot industry award mention
- 2022MilestoneSPR-804R product listing published
- 1991LaunchSynchro motion control system
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the THOR-K?
- The THOR-K is developed by DAIHEN, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the THOR-K?
- The THOR-K is a Industrial Arm made by DAIHEN.
- How much does the THOR-K cost?
- Pricing for the THOR-K is not publicly listed — contact DAIHEN for a quote.
- When was the THOR-K launched?
- The THOR-K was launched in 1981.
- What are the key specifications of the THOR-K?
- Key specifications of the THOR-K: mounting floor, ceiling, wall, controller AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi), programming teach pendant, industries automotive, general_manufacturing.
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