
Robot technology for railroad applications
Speed into automated production
The completely renewed KR Cybertech nano series from Kuka provides robot technology for railroad applications with high performance in the low payload class.

Robot technology for railroad applications
The completely renewed KR Cybertech nano series from Kuka provides robot technology for railroad applications with high performance in the low payload class.

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The European mechanical engineering association EUnited has published a charter for future cooperation between robots and humans.

Three new Stäubli six-axle trucks for the medium payload range celebrate their premiere.

A new interior painting station is designed to reduce space requirements by up to 33 percent. It is equipped with twelve robots.
Visomax Coating has found an intelligent solution for its systems for the post-treatment of coated surfaces in order to easily program new robot applications for the force-controlled surface treatment of grinding and polishing processes.

Stäubli Robotics starts 2021 under new leadership. Christophe Coulongeat takes over the Robotics division from Gerald Vogt, who became the new Managing Director of the Stäubli Group on January 1, 2021.

Robot manufacturer Kuka was able to secure an important contract in the third quarter of last year.

The new "Deutsche Robotik Verband e.V. " is intended to promote the spread of robotics in small and medium-sized companies.

Yaskawa is building a new company headquarters for Europe in Hattersheim near Frankfurt.
French kitchen manufacturer Schmidt produces individual furniture parts in batch size 1 without set-up times and with high precision thanks to a new robot processing cell.
ZF Friedrichshafen relies on special programming software to simulate robot applications, generate program code using a modular principle, reduce maintenance costs, work independently of manufacturers and alleviate the shortage of skilled workers.

Lorch presents a TIG welding solution with a Cobot. The system consists of a Cobot UR 10, the Cobotronic software, a welding system including a high-performance torch as well as additional accessories and a safety package.

Cloos and MPA Technology are jointly launching a Cobot Welding System. The aim is to simplify entry into the world of automated welding.
A research group at the Institute for Control Engineering of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units (ISW) at the University of Stuttgart is working on models that also take object dynamics into account when calculating robot control sequences and trajectories.
Igus has launched a low-cost robot for damp and wet environments that can be used to perform simple tasks at low cost.
Metallbau & Schweißtechnologie Zentrum Blankenburg use industrial robots from Yaskawa for their welded constructions.

The cycloidal gear specialist Nabtesco and the control expert Keba are pooling their expertise, experience and know-how. The goal is industrial robots with maximum precision.
At 752.4 million euros, Kuka's order intake was 20.4% higher than in the same period of the previous year. CEO Mohnen nevertheless warns of "challenging months".
Robots support logistics processes
A sea container contains between 20 and 30 tons of cargo. Unloading them is a logistical, time-consuming and physical feat. This is where intelligent robot systems from Copal can provide support, with SEW supplying the appropriate drive and automation technology.

Isra Vision presents a sensor with multi-pick function that enables 60 picks per minute. The reliable calculation of collision-free robot paths ensures fast and safe operation with the shortest cycle times.