Complete machining without interfering edges
Clamps XXL workpieces
Heinrich Kipp has expanded its range to include the five-axis modular clamping system in size 138.
read more...read more...Assembly of cylinder head components
Many minds need automation
Insys has developed an assembly cell for Liebherr Machines Bulle that enables unmanned production of up to fourteen cylinder head variants. Gripping system components from Schunk handle the parts handling and positioning of the cylinder heads.
read more...Flexible, durable and precise
SEW-Eurodrive presents a new modular system for precision planetary servo gear units. Its drives are variably selected to meet demanding customer requirements in terms of installation space, capacity utilization and configurability.
read more...Great things come out of the printer
Together with Mecklenburger Metallguss, the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Large Structures in Production Engineering IGP has developed a large-volume 3D printer that can be used to generatively produce positive molds for casting ship propellers.
read more...Dealing with deformable objects
Interdisciplinary research project "Soft Tissue Robotics". Researchers are working on a multi-body system approach for the automated handling of soft components.
read more...Ikea stacks parcels and bags at the touch of a button
Ergonomic workstations relieve the strain on staff and increase productivity in order picking. Ikea Components in Slovakia has also recognized this and improved working conditions with handling solutions from Fipa.
read more...Vacuum without compressed air
A vacuum is created using compressed air to enable workpieces to be lifted and handled. However, compressed air only has an efficiency of just under ten percent and is one of the top energy consumers in industry.
read more...Keba wins state prize for innovation
Keba won over the jury with its laser protractor for the sheet metal bending industry and was awarded the Upper Austrian State Prize for Innovation 2018 in the "Large Companies" category.
read more...Self-adjusting pliers for crimping
The Knipex Twistor16 crimping pliers adapt automatically to all cross-sections. It makes it possible to crimp wire end ferrules from almost any working position. This is made possible by the all-round rotating crimping jaws, which are flexible to handle with eight noticeable locking positions.
read more...Flexible without edges
For cobots to be successful, they must be versatile and easy to handle. End-of-arm tools play a key role; the tool is particularly important when it comes to handing over parts for processing by humans.
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