One highlight at the Hannover Messe is the ECBPi electric vacuum generator, says Schmalz. It represents a new generation of intelligent and compressed air-independent systems that are suitable for mobile robotics, fully automated small parts handling and stationary handling tasks with cobots. Via IO-Link, the user receives data on energy consumption and system status as well as, for example, recommendations for preventive maintenance. The vacuum generator provides all data in the fieldbus system or in the cloud. The ECBPi can now be parameterized for the first time via the "Schmalz Controlroom" app.

Schmalz has also added a parameterization function via app to the Compact Terminal SCTMi. The modular component enables a central compressed air and energy supply for up to 16 ejectors via a single connection. If the terminal is linked to the Schmalz app, the user receives the necessary data to further optimize processes, detect errors at an early stage or improve the energy consumption of a system in a targeted manner.

Schmalz will be focusing on increasing productivity in Hanover with its layer and surface gripping systems as well as with ready-to-connect suction spiders, which are used as end-of-arm tooling on gantries and robots. The vacuum grippers can be adapted to almost any handling situation.

Manual lifting tasks

Schmalz will also be presenting handling technology for manual lifting tasks. With its intuitive vacuum lifters, the vacuum expert is supporting the trend towards frequent handling of lighter loads. The Jumboflex vacuum tube lifter, which can lift loads of up to 50 kilograms ergonomically and at high cycle rates, is ideal for parcel logistics, for example.

A collaborative rope balancer, a new intelligent handling system, is celebrating its debut. The system combines efficient order picking with sensitive joining, optimizes the material flow and provides motorized support for the operator's movements. The rope balancer thus facilitates work on assembly lines, during holding and assembly and in joining applications, for example. The entire system is controlled intuitively in all three spatial dimensions with one hand using an operating handle. The user can set area boundaries and define different work areas within them. Intelligent queries increase work safety and prevent false lifts, collisions with obstacles and false drops. Mechanical, electrical and compressed air or vacuum-controlled grippers can be flexibly connected via a universal interface. The rope balancer also measures status and performance data, which can be made available when the device is integrated into a digital process landscape. as

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