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Digitalization and HRC. With the trending topics of digital transformation in manufacturing and human-robot collaboration, Automatica aims to make a contribution to shaping Work 4.0 - where people bear more responsibility than ever before.
read more...Etavac technology enables the generation of a decentralized vacuum for handling applications without the use of compressed air. It is based on a piston rod moved by an electromechanical linear drive.
read more...This year, Roteg celebrates its 25th anniversary and the sale of its 300th palletizing robot system. This reflects the rapid growth of this technology. In addition to the number of systems supplied, their technical complexity is also constantly increasing.
read more...Torque ball bushings and shafts
A recirculating chain system that feeds and removes workpieces to and from the machining center in a synchronized and position-oriented manner should be able to transport components of different sizes. For this purpose, the distance between the two profile strands on which the components lie can be changed via an adjustment unit.
read more...Process Information Management System
RHI Magnesita uses a process information management system to optimize its production processes. The PI system from OSIsoft was chosen. After its initial use in a single plant, the system was gradually expanded into a global Industry 4.0 infrastructure with predictive maintenance and manufacturing analytics.
read more...Grenzebach has added the Mobile Robot MR10S to its logistics fleet. This consists of the standard L1200S vehicle and a collaborative robot and is therefore safe for human-robot collaboration.
read more...SCOPE has a new design and is sharpening its editorial profile! We also look beyond the horizon and show you which technologies from the world of IT and electronics can be useful to you in the digital transformation of your production.
read more...The family-owned company Hofmann Glastechnik was faced with the challenge of finding new qualified specialists for glass production. At the same time, the company wanted to make better use of the potential of its existing employees and optimize its production processes. Today, Hofmann uses two collaborative robot arms from UR for machine loading.
read more...Composite concrete driving axle
Concrete travel axles in series production. Seven composite concrete travel axles from IPR are being used in series production for the first time in the paint shop of a car manufacturer.
read more...Collaborative assembly of multi-variant products. In the "KoKoMo" research project, a total of eleven partners are working on the question of how collaborative assembly can be integrated into product lifecycle management.
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