Gripper for cobots
On Robot is launching a flexible gripper onto the market: the RG6 is specially designed for collaborative robots that are used in applications where they have to handle workpieces of different sizes.
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As the world's first angle compensation unit for robots, the AGE-W from Schunk combines simultaneous rotation and angle compensation around all three axes. This enables fast and precise handling of parts whose position is not exactly defined.
read more...Students conduct research with cobots
Rethink Robotics has introduced the new Software Development Kit (SDK) for its cobot Sawyer. The software upgrade was developed for scientists and students to test programs on Sawyer. The software includes improved compatibility with ROS and the latest open source robotics tools.
read more...Gripper and lid closing system
Plug-and-play to South Africa
Bowler Plastics in South Africa automated two Arburg injection molding machines and put an end to the monotonous manual closing of plastic caps for food or cosmetic bottles.
read more...Production to experience
Additive manufacturing of elastomers on an industrial scale has recently become possible - thanks to the Aceo technology developed by Wacker Chemie. 3D printing and development services for silicones are available under this brand name.
read more...Flexible automation with Plug and Produce
With mobile collaborative robot applications from Universal Robots, distribution partner Müller Maschinentechnik is presenting flexible automation solutions for modern metalworking at Metav 2018. Most of the accessories for the applications come from the Universal Robots+ online ecosystem.
read more...Universal Robots: Plug-and-produce is not a vision
With mobile collaborative robot applications from Universal Robots, Müller Maschinentechnik GmbH is presenting flexible automation solutions for modern metalworking at Metav 2018.
read more...Tube lifter Jumboflex High-Stack
Aiming high with vacuum
At Logimat, Schmalz will be focusing on efficient vacuum solutions for a wide range of applications. Highlights include the new tube lifter Jumboflex High-Stack for handling tasks up to a stacking height of 2.55 meters.
read more...Handle packaging appropriately
Vacuum and gripper technology. The degree of automation in the packaging industry is traditionally very high. With the implementation of Industry 4.0, the requirements for all components of a packaging system are increasing.
read more...Universal magnetic switch with ATEX certification
Schunk now offers a freely programmable and therefore universally applicable magnetic switch with ATEX certification for device group II, category 2, for querying gripping systems in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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