Handling systems for higher force ranges
Afag is expanding its portfolio of YZ standard systems with two new handling systems for higher force ranges: the EPS giga YZ and the EPS tera YZ.
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Traversing unit extends the action radius of UR robots
The new "Dahl Linear Move" traversing unit from Rollon and Dahl Automation makes the lightweight, flexible robots from Universal Robots mobile, thereby increasing their reach.
read more...Configure cantilever axles
Item is launching a new generation of its digital solutions Motion Designer and Motion Soft, which can be used to select, design and commission cantilever axes.
read more...The more robots, the more jobs
Why we need digital factories
Total digitalization: things are becoming data, even in our factories. Companies are investing billions in AI. But why do we actually need I4.0? Two surprising answers from Heinrich Munz, Chief Digital Strategist at Kuka.
read more...The year 2018 in the industry
The year 2018 was characterized by technical developments in the field of digitalization. The German economy flourished and many companies and trade fairs reported record figures. Industrial robots are increasingly conquering production halls, and additive manufacturing has also reached mass production maturity.
read more...5,000 series with new leadership
Zimmer is expanding its 5000 gripper series with a pneumatic model range that includes variants with steel-in-steel guides as well as steel-aluminum profile groove guides.
read more...Interview with Helmut Schmid, Universal Robots
The limiting factor
Cobot manufacturer Universal Robots has enjoyed continuous strong growth since it was founded in 2005. Helmut Schmid, Managing Director and General Manager Western Europe, spoke to SCOPE about the new e-Series and limiting factors for further company growth.
read more...Put in the right light
Ergonomics at the workplace goes far beyond choosing the right chair, especially in industry. In the discussion about ergonomic workstations, one key point is often forgotten: the right light!
read more...Eurotech presents new lifting devices
Vacuum specialist Eurotech is presenting new vacuum lifting devices at Euroblech. Visitors will be able to inspect and test the new eT-Hover-univac-line and a new eT-Hover-modesty.
read more...Robot-assisted laser marking system
Multi-sided labeling of workpieces
ACI Laser offers a handling system consisting of a laser marking station and an industrial robot. With its six joints, the integrated robot can move freely inside the station and independently removes objects from a workpiece carrier.
read more...Attachment modules for mobile robots
Intralogistics remains one of the last areas of Industry 4.0 to be automated. Mobile transport robots from MiR help to integrate the internal material flow into networked production conditions.
read more...ATEX-certified gripper
Schunk now offers the PGN-plus-P grippers as an ATEX version for use in potentially explosive environments. In addition, all sizes are also available as dust-tight versions and corresponding retrofit kits.
read more...Timing belts with maintenance-free end connectors
Habasit presented its portfolio at Motek. As all-rounders, HabaSync timing belts generate low operating costs.
read more...85 participants discuss assembly concepts of the future
For the first time, the Modern Assembly Congress took place parallel to Motek and was very popular. 85 participants learned about the latest assembly technology and discussed future trends such as exoskeletons, human-robot collaboration, TSN and OPC UA.
read more...Charging and discharging units
Multi-magazine loading/unloading unit
The MLL 3P and MLU 3P board handling components from IPTE are designed as multi-magazine loading/unloading units for feeding production lines with PCBs or removing PCBs.
read more...Collaborative robotics: when is safe safe safe?
Human-robot collaboration offers enormous opportunities for manufacturing companies of all sizes and in all sectors. At the same time, it requires special attention when it comes to safety. There is an absolute obligation to assess and mitigate potential risks.
read more...Linear modules with freely configurable length
Rexroth has introduced the FMB and FMS linear function modules. They are based on an aluminum profile in which, depending on the size, one or two ball rail guides and either a toothed belt drive or a ball screw drive are integrated.
read more...New robot series
TM Robotics has presented the new industrial robots from Toshiba Machine. These include the SCARA robots from the THL series with arm lengths between 300 and 1,200 mm.
read more...Award for Preccon at the handling award
Preccon Robotics takes 2nd place in the handling award in the category "Manipulators, robotics and system solutions".
read more...Robotics in industrial production
Robotics as the key to digitalization
With robotics, Mitsubishi Electric enables versatile networking of its own products. Additional axes from the servo/motion portfolio and HMIs can be connected without additional interfaces.
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