The classic production line is a discontinued model. Increasingly complex and fully digitalized value chains require a well thought-out and flexible approach to automation.

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It is impossible to imagine industrial processes without pneumatics - for linear sequences, rotary movements and gripping. Pneumatic grippers are established and reliable all-rounders in automation.

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The integration of Wandelbots Teaching for Fanuc robots is still under development. The first version is due to be launched on the market in 2023.

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To ensure efficient and safe human-robot collaboration, cobots need to be sensitive and have certain cognitive abilities. New cobots with special sensors and integrated AI can achieve this.

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Igus aims to lower the barriers to entry into the automation age with its low-cost automation offering. The robotics marketplace RBTX helps interested parties to find the right automation solution for their application quickly, easily and cost-effectively. To date, RBTX has been available in eight countries. Now Igus is expanding its offering and launching the robotics marketplace in ten additional countries.

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New forms of work are in demand. The transformation of processes within the industry towards more digitalization gives companies the opportunity to make their workflows faster, safer and more individual.

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In Brackenheim, Baden-Württemberg, the metalworking company Honecker is demonstrating how collaborative robots can support human colleagues and relieve them of monotonous, physically demanding tasks.

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Since 2019, the RBTX marketplace from Igus has been offering simple and inexpensive solutions - for example, a pipetting robot with all accessories. RBTX is now cooperating with cobot manufacturer Universal Robots (UR).

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Andrea Alboni is responsible for the Western Europe region as General Manager at Universal Robots. At Motek, he spoke to editor-in-chief Daniel Schilling about current developments on the German cobot market, challenges for production and turnkey systems.

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Ger4tech has developed the Mobile Cobot G4T4, the first autonomous mobile robot with a 6-axis robot designed specifically for manufacturing.

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Cobots are helpers that really get to work. Different grippers are required depending on the situation. This article shows what is important for the different gripper units on cobots.

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TQ has been offering industry-proven robotics solutions for years. Together with the collaborative robots from Franka Emika, powerful robot-supported automation tools are created for industry, trade and much more.

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Universal Robots (UR) is once again expanding its sales network in Germany. Four new partners have joined the company's Certified System Integrators in recent weeks.

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At Automatica, Schunk will be showcasing new approaches and digital services that enable customers to master their tasks and design production processes flexibly and efficiently - from life science to eMobility, from handling to robot-assisted processing.

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Festo presented an unusual approach to cobots at the Hannover Messe. The compressed air-powered robot will be launched on the market in 2023.

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The task of collaborative robots is to assist and relieve humans. One example of the successful implementation of a cobot in industrial assembly processes is the use of "Cobra20".

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The suction and transportation of ferromagnetic workpieces with uneven surfaces shows the limits of vacuum units on collaborative robots. In cases like these, magnetic grippers show their strengths and ensure a secure grip of the material in numerous industries.

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In manufacturing, the working environment can be physically demanding for employees and is becoming increasingly challenging, especially in light of the ongoing labor shortage.

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Yaskawa presents sustainability projects at the Hannover Messe. With i³ Control, the company is creating a new automation platform. The system forms a technically coordinated overall solution for industry-specific control systems.

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Bosch Rexroth plans to acquire a majority stake in Kassow Robots, based in Copenhagen, and thus expand its portfolio in the area of the factory of the future.

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