
SEW software simplifies robot control
The Movikit Robotics software module for the Movi-C modular automation system from SEW-Eurodrive has been enhanced with new functions to optimize communication between the robot kinematics.
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The Movikit Robotics software module for the Movi-C modular automation system from SEW-Eurodrive has been enhanced with new functions to optimize communication between the robot kinematics.
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Software module from SEW Eurodrive

SEW-Eurodrive has added new features to the standardized Movikit Robotics software module for the Movi-C modular automation system in order to optimize the function or communication of the robot kinematics.