
Compatible clamping technology
Kipp is renewing its clamping technology product groups for Metav 2018. In future, there will be 19 product groups in four areas. The systems have a modular design and are compatible with each other.

Kipp is renewing its clamping technology product groups for Metav 2018. In future, there will be 19 product groups in four areas. The systems have a modular design and are compatible with each other.

The Toll-Point from Saathoff is a universal tool holder and is suitable for the safe storage of tools, from angle grinders to spray cans and brooms.

Edag has developed a media-free gripper system for individual car body parts that is additively manufactured, which means it weighs less and is easy to assemble. The gripper is particularly suitable for simple handling tasks as well as for other gripper activities with low loads.
Companies like Supersnow from Poland are developing machines and special technologies to produce snow even when the temperatures don't feel like winter. The ER2 electric chain hoist from Kito is an essential part of these systems, making it easy to lift the snow cannons and spread the snow widely.

The multifunctional gripper from Roteg is equipped with numerous sensors and enables multifunctional handling of different packages. The palletized goods consist of differently shaped containers and require differentiated handling technology.

Hovmand has further developed its mobile battery-powered lifting aid. The E300R is specially designed for use in the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries and their hygiene requirements. A new standard feature is the electropolished surface for greater sterility and easy cleaning.

The vacuum specialist Schmalz is pushing ahead with its internationalization: The new branch in Melbourne is Schmalz's 19th location worldwide.
One of Germany's leading customer foundries specializes in the production of iron castings with ball force. Kito manual chain hoists are used for regular maintenance and servicing work on the modern production facilities.
The drone gripper from Röhm enables the unmanned transportation of tools or other products in production halls. It was developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer IAO and the Industry 4.0 experts from Digital Worx.

Schunk Expert Days on Service Robotics
From February 28 to March 1, 2018, Schunk is hosting its Expert Days on Service Robotics for the tenth time. The expert meeting will be held under the motto "Smart Future with Cobots and Co-acts".

The Remscheid-based company Peiseler is presenting further developments in swivel devices, rotary tables, turners and tool changing tables. The two-axis swivel units of the ZASR series were developed for five-axis machining.