Collaborative robots pack medicines
Takeda produces six billion tablets at its Oranienburg plant. That's up to five tons of tablets per shift. Cobots now help with packaging and shipping.
read more...read more...UR cobots become OPC UA-compatible
OPC UA is one of the fastest growing standards in machine-to-machine communication. UR's cobots now support the interface standard via a software solution from UR+ partner Rocketfarm.
read more...Corona pandemic slows down robotics more than expected
The German robotics and automation industry cannot escape the economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis - VDMA R+A currently expects sales to fall by at least 20%. However, the growth prospects for the period after Covid-19 are positive.
read more...It goes on
Trade fairs are to take place again in the fall. This was only recently decided by politicians. But there is still a great deal of uncertainty among companies and people. This is shown by the exhibitor survey conducted by Messe Stuttgart.
read more...Collaborating robots in production
Cobots automate production line
Cobots are seen as the helpers of the future, especially in assembly. However, they can also be used as classic automation components in production, for example for feeding milling and turning centers.
read more...New cobot handles loads of up to 20 kilograms
More load capacity and more reach: With the new Motoman HC20DT IP67, Yaskawa is expanding its portfolio of collaborative robots with a significantly larger model.
read more...Universal Robots strengthens sales network in Germany
Universal Robots is further expanding its sales network in Germany with four new partners: Glaub Automation & Engineering, ID Ingenieure & Dienstleistungen, Samsys and Stadler.
read more...Interview with Björn Milsch, OnRobot
"Cobots will be part of the standard inventory"
Only with the right combination of cobot, end-of-arm tool and software can processes be automated profitably. Björn Milsch, General Manager for DACH & Benelux at OnRobot, talks in an interview about the competitive situation on the gripper market and the lessons learned from the coronavirus crisis.
read more...Competitive factor know-how
At Motek, SKF Motion Technologies became Ewellix. We spoke to Swen Wenig, Managing Director of Ewellix in Germany, about the benefits of know-how and automation technology as a growth market.
read more...Cobots as an internal start-up
Gerhard Schubert GmbH in Crailsheim specializes in robot-based packaging technology. The family-run company has most of its customers in the food and confectionery industry, but also serves all other sectors, from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to beverages and technical consumer goods.
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