Slim lightweight layer gripper for cobots
With the new weight-reduced layer gripper from Schmalz, cobots can also palletize lighter workpiece layers.
read more...read more...Highly resilient thanks to fiber reinforcement
Igus has developed igumid P190, a new filament for 3D printing that is extremely stiff and strong thanks to its carbon fiber reinforcement. This makes it suitable for structural components and special connecting elements for energy chains as well as for 2-component 3D printing in combination with iglidur i190.
read more...Loading and unloading machine tools
Software update increases flexibility and efficiency
The Hoffmann Group has updated the software of its loading system for the automated loading and unloading of machine tools. This makes the unmanned operation of lathes, milling machines and machining centers even more flexible and economical.
read more...Sophisticated palletizing system
At the end of the production chain of a newly constructed production line for tit dumplings, the animal feed manufacturer Eggersmann lacked the personnel for palletizing. Robot-based automation quickly proved to be the best solution.
read more...Traditional brewing meets automation: KR QUANTEC PA stacks crates of beer
The private brewery Christian Fiedler from the Saxon village of Oberscheibe produces premium beers with 18 employees according to the good old German art of brewing. In times of a shortage of skilled workers, the company opted for a palletizing station with a KUKA robot and is delighted.
read more...This is how it becomes a shoe
A young Bavarian company has developed a robot cell for shoe manufacturers using several Schunk quick-change systems.
read more...New solutions for new challenges
At Automatica, Schunk will be showcasing new approaches and digital services that enable customers to master their tasks and design production processes flexibly and efficiently - from life science to eMobility, from handling to robot-assisted processing.
read more...Complete solutions for robotics and digital services
At Automatica, Sick will be presenting a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of robotics and smart data solutions. The focus will be on sensor solutions for safe human-robot collaboration as well as 3DToF technologies for robot guidance applications and new digital services based on sensor data.
read more...Operational safety for the automotive industry
When working with heavy, valuable objects such as metal or glass in automotive production, operator and product safety play an important role in all automation efforts.
read more...Smart order picking
With the Smart Item Picking solution, Bosch Rexroth is automating picking tasks for multi-variant inventories that could previously only be carried out manually.
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