The human hand is still 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.
read more...Piab's oval friction bellows vacuum cleaners, OBF for short, are suitable for elongated objects with curved and flat surfaces, such as those found in car body parts in the automotive industry.
read more...Liebherr offers three different 3D object recognition systems for workpiece handling. The 3D vision system with laser time-of-flight is a red light laser that works independently of ambient light and the degree of soiling.
read more...With the MicroScan3, Sick is launching a safety laser scanner that can be used for the safety, localization and navigation of driverless transport systems, mobile machines and autonomous platforms.
read more...With the Melfa Safe Plus II safety option from Mitsubishi Electric, the speed of a robot can be controlled. This allows cycle times to be increased and the working distance between humans and robots to be reduced.
read more...Murrplastik Systemtechnik's Flexible Holder System FHS is a modular holder system for dynamic energy supply to collaborative robots. The system is non-slip and fits on different surfaces and radii.
read more...Schmalz presented a new family of compact ejectors at the Hannover Messe. The SCPM series is available in three versions: Basic, Controlled or Intelligent.
read more...Aero-Lift Vakuumtechnik has a new generation of vacuum lifting devices in its range. The new developments include an intelligent warning device, a built-in automatic power saving system and safety spiral hoses.
read more...Loads of up to 4,000 kg/m² can be conveyed gently and practically friction-free on an air film on Orimair's fixed sliding elements. This is particularly advantageous for soft and sensitive surfaces.
read more...XPlanar from Beckhoff opens up new paths in system design. It is based on free-floating planar movers positioned above any number of planar tiles. This allows flexible, precise and highly dynamic positioning to be achieved.
read more...On Robot is delighted to have won two awards for its Gecko Gripper gripper: the Robotics Award at the Hannover Messe and the silver Edison Award. The company was also able to recruit Björn Milsch as General Manager DACH and Benelux.
read more...Universal Robots is organizing a roadshow through six Bundesliga stadiums in May. Under the motto "extend robots reach", SKF Motion Technologies will be presenting two individual linear axis systems, the Liftkit and Slidekit, which can be used to extend the working ranges of the cobots.
read more...SEW-Eurodrive uses the example of modern automotive production to demonstrate the potential that can be tapped into with the use of automation technology, intelligent module design and smart factory services.
read more...Young people need prospects for the future - industrial companies need skilled workers. The Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Schule (HDG) in Wachtberg near Bonn is therefore breaking new ground in teaching digitalization and technology skills. Yaskawa is supporting the project alongside the municipality.
read more...The clamping and gripping technology specialist Röhm has expanded its Group Management Board as of April 1, 2019: Dr. Till Scharf and Gerhard Glanz form the new dual leadership of the company.
read more...Igus presented new approaches to low-cost automation at this year's Hannover Messe: The "Rohboter" concept consists of a Robolink DC articulated arm made of plastic and a marketplace model that helps users online to find and configure or build the right automation solution for them.
read more...The workspaces of humans and robots are increasingly merging into a collaborative workspace. This calls for robots that can be adapted to different scenarios.
read more...Everyone talks about the simple programming of collaborative robots, but nobody gets specific. Using the e-Series, Universal Robots' latest model, as an example, we explain the most important steps in cobot programming.
read more...In the future, robots will be used as helpers in companies and households. To do this, however, they must be able to perceive and interpret their surroundings. Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have found a solution to this problem.
read more...People in Europe have a more negative attitude towards robots today than they did five years ago. This is the result of a new study by the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg and the Johannes Kepler University Linz.
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