If e-chains form loops in the working area of a robot, this can damage the cables and hoses and lead to machine failure. For this reason, Igus has now developed the new TR.RSEL low-cost retraction system.
read more...Fully automatic separation of aluminum strips
Robots can save themselves - they just have to be fast enough. This is the case with a Martin Mechanic system for separating aluminum profiles for the furniture industry, now in its third evolutionary stage.
read more...The advantages of intelligent automation solutions are obvious: manufacturers can streamline their production and make it more efficient.
read more...Matthias Fritz has resigned as Managing Director Technology at Fanuc Germany effective January 31, 2019 to pursue new professional challenges, the company announced.
read more...Highest accuracy for measurement technology
Automated calibration of measuring equipment. The sensitive Kuka robot LBR iiwa automates the calibration process for measuring equipment of different sizes at Perschmann Calibration.
read more...With detailed planning as a new, web-based component of the add*ONE Simultaneous Planning product, software provider Inform is completing its production planning process. The add-on software for ERP systems generates punctual and cost-optimized production plans for companies in series production.
read more...The Indian government has commissioned Robolink arms from Igus for 40 educational institutions. At a workshop in Aachen, the professors from India learned about the simple handling of the low-cost robots.
read more...Assembly halls become more "flexible"
If you want to convert your assembly from a manual to a fully automated production line, SKF Linear Systems offers a portfolio of combinable actuators and lifting systems for robots.
read more...RSP has introduced the Ciro - Circular Rotator, a cable feed-through for greater robot flexibility. The Ciro is located on the sixth axis of the industrial robot. The cables and hoses, which often represent an interfering contour and restrict a robot, are routed internally through the Ciro.
read more...Picking of panel materials. The prefabricated house expert Fingerhaus has automated the picking and sorting of panel materials. An ABB IRB 6650S with a special vacuum load pick-up is used here.
read more...Automating simple tasks quickly, easily and cost-effectively: This is the aim of Igus with its low-cost automation products. To this end, the motion plastics specialist has developed a completely new product.
read more...With the e-Series, Universal Robots has launched a new generation of collaborative lightweight robots. It offers users greater ease of use and an increased variety of application areas to boost production output.
read more...Mobile ad-hoc cooperating robot teams in the factory of the future. The "FORobotics" research network is investigating the possible applications and potential of autonomous, mobile robots in production.
read more...The singular control solution from Yaskawa makes it possible to control robots, servo drives, frequency inverters and I/Os via a single controller. The new MP3300iec RBT compact machine controller provides the basis for this.
read more...Schubert packs muesli bars at Riverside Natural Foods. The heart of the toploading system is the Transmodul and several robot units.
read more...The VSpin active robot spindle from MD Drucklufttechnik supplies measurement data during operation - indispensable for networked production in Industry 4.0.
read more...The Workerbot kiosk from pi4 robotics is a fully automated store with integrated production in the format of a kiosk. The store, which can change its sales program within minutes, is operated exclusively by a Workerbot3 robot.
read more...Assembly of cylinder head components
Insys has developed an assembly cell for Liebherr Machines Bulle that enables unmanned production of up to fourteen cylinder head variants. Gripping system components from Schunk handle the parts handling and positioning of the cylinder heads.
read more...Interdisciplinary research project "Soft Tissue Robotics". Researchers are working on a multi-body system approach for the automated handling of soft components.
read more...Technical center rooms expanded
Viscotec has purchased a new Kuka robot for its Customer & Innovation Center (CIC), which opened in September 2017. It complements the pilot plant rooms for precise customer trials.
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