
Schmalz: Digital solutions for vacuum technology
With a new bin-picking solution, the use of the digital twin and a software tool for centralized access to IO-Link components, Schmalz offers a number of innovations for the smart factory.
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With a new bin-picking solution, the use of the digital twin and a software tool for centralized access to IO-Link components, Schmalz offers a number of innovations for the smart factory.

Zimmer has introduced a master gateway and software tool for component commissioning. They enable simple parameterization and commissioning, and the benefits of IO-Link components can also be used on robots.

Zimmer at INDUSTRIAL production + handling
Zimmer Group expands its digitalization strategy with new products and launches a master gateway and a software tool for component commissioning.

3D printers from Igus can now also produce components with different filaments and thus combine different material properties. This makes it possible to produce components that require both rigidity and wear resistance.
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.
The Swiss company Riwag Türen has put a new spray painting system into operation. The FMP area gripping system from Schmalz ensures that the doors are handled reliably and reduces process costs.
Grippers in the food industry. When filled blister packs are handled, the food inside must not be affected and the blister pack must be gripped securely.

Ventilators for Covid-19 patients
Schunk wants to drive forward the development of innovative automation applications in medical technology and other sectors. A gripper for use in ventilators was developed as an example.
Add'n solutions needed a system that would take over the automatic loading of the laser marking system for surgical instruments and handle different workpieces. The company found what it was looking for at Fruitcore.
Right now, grippers are particularly in demand for handling tasks in sensitive areas. The gripper specialist Schmalz sees this as an opportunity and is introducing new products.