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Epson Now Offers Complete Portfolio of Robotic Safety Tools with Introduction of First Collaborative Robot

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EPSN The article announces the introduction of Epson's new AX6 collaborative robot, expanding their robotics portfolio. While it highlights product innovation and market expansion in automation, it does not provide specific financial performance indicators or forward-looking statements that would strongly influence stock sentiment.

Epson Now Offers Complete Portfolio of Robotic Safety Tools with Introduction of First Collaborative Robot New AX6 Collaborative 6-Axis Robot Combines Safe Worker Interaction with Intuitive No-Code Programming

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, today expanded its 6-Axis robot lineup with the new AX6 collaborative robot. As part of the AX Series, the AX6 is designed to increase worker interaction through power- and force-limiting features that, with a proper risk assessment, can allow operation without traditional safety barriers.

With the release of the AX6, Epson now offers a full portfolio of robot safety tools, including industrial robots that maximize speed and performance, collaborative robots that maximize worker interaction and redeployability, and industrial collaborative tools that balance the two use cases.

"Collaborative robots have lowered the barriers to entry for many new robot users by simplifying programming and integration, while enabling new applications where space and user interaction are critical," said Rick Brookshire, director, Product Development, Robot Development. "With the introduction of the AX6, Epson can now address these applications while offering customers a complete range of robotic safety solutions."

The AX6 is designed to provide a fluid operating environment for users of all skill levels, featuring easy-to-use no-code software and an intuitive user interface. Combined with AX Portal collaborative robot software, the AX6 provides customers with a comprehensive range of development tools to address diverse automation needs. Its compact, lightweight carbon fiber structure and ISO 5 cleanroom rating 1 make the AX6 ideal for collaborative applications where space and controlled environments are at a premium.

Additional AX6 features include:

Availability

The AX6 is now available through Epson Robots' channel of distributor partners. To learn more about the Epson AX Series of 6-Axis robots, visit: https://epson.com/6-axis-robots.

About Epson Robots

Epson Robots is a global leader in PC-controlled precision factory automation, with over 250,000 units sold worldwide 2 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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Complies with ISO Class 5 (ISO 14644-1) cleanroom standards.

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Epson internal sales data through April 2026.

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2026 Epson America, Inc.

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