Micro system for grippers. For confined spaces and small components, ASS has developed a micro system that is smaller and lighter and can also handle parts that were previously drop parts.

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Vacuum specialist Schmalz has numerous solutions for the automated handling of sensitive electronic components in its portfolio. The gripping systems reliably protect sensitive components from electrostatic discharge.

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The human hand is considered the benchmark when it comes to the flexibility of gripping tools. In service and assistance robotics in particular, humanoid manipulators that enable a wide range of gripping variants will be increasingly in demand in the future. The cost-effectiveness factor is also becoming increasingly important.

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ASS Maschinenbau has added more than 260 new products to its manual robot construction kit catalog.

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With a servo-pneumatic balancer, employees in assembly and logistics can lift and move heavy masses with just two fingers. At the heart of the balancer is the powerful and safe YHBP drive solution from Festo - with automatic weight detection and safety up to performance level d suitable for the automotive and packaging industries.

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Goudsmit has redesigned its magnetic grippers. The grippers are equipped with a permanent neodymium magnet. These handling magnets can be switched on and off using compressed air and have a threaded hole for attachment to the robot arm.

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The dimensions and weight of workpieces in sheet metal processing often exceed the capabilities of manual processing. Loading, unloading and removal systems can therefore simplify the entire sheet metal working process.

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Powder handling. With Piab's vacuum conveyors, the production powder can be easily transported to the 3D printing systems in the required quantity - without any fine dust pollution for the employees.

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For an end customer, Zellwag Pharmatech supplied a rotary transfer machine that simultaneously fills and closes containers. Electric handling systems from Afag are used for pre- and post-screwing. This enables the user to handle up to 2,000 containers per hour.

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One Screw System (TOS). The modular gripper system from automation specialist Tünkers is suitable in the TOS 002 double profile version for heavy and large components such as side panels and underbodies in automotive production.

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On October 8, the handling award was presented again at the Motek trade fair. In category 1, a modular transport system, an automatic hook and a modular system for pressing and joining applications were honored.

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For the first time, readers were also able to vote in the 6th handling award. The winner is the young company Hohe Tanne with the Fl.A.S.H. hygienic gripper.

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Robots perform automated tasks in the body shop at Audi. They often stand on robot consoles along which the various supply and control lines are routed.

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The Institute for Control Engineering of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units (ISW) at the University of Stuttgart has developed a robotic finger with adaptive flexibility based on shape memory alloys for handling sensitive workpieces.

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Scalia Indeva presents the Liftronic Easy-6, which is designed to enable higher speeds, more precise positioning and more ergonomic operation compared to chain hoists or pneumatic handling devices.

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At Motek, Schunk will be presenting an end-of-arm program with grippers, quick-change modules, force/torque sensors and commissioning tools specially designed for the lightweight robots from Universal Robots.

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Schmalz will be demonstrating the potential that vacuum technology offers for lightweight robots. One highlight is the new SLG gripping system for individual handling tasks in dynamically changing production environments. The SRBC collaborative rope balancer is also intelligent.

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When man and machine meet in production, safety in the workplace is an important issue. This is why Igus has developed a fastening clamp for energy chains and protective hoses on cobots.

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Achim Gauß, Managing Director Sales & Technology, explains what new products and developments the Zimmer Group will be presenting at Motek and which sectors are currently undergoing radical change.

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At Motek, OnRobot will be showcasing its end-of-arm tools on robot arms from manufacturers including Kawasaki, Techman, Doosan, Yaskawa, Kuka and Universal Robots.

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