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3i Handling Technology presents pneumatic rope balancers. The worker can use these specifically configurable balancers to support daily movement sequences without effort or noise.
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3i Handling Technology presents pneumatic rope balancers. The worker can use these specifically configurable balancers to support daily movement sequences without effort or noise.

SSI Schaefer is expanding its shuttle portfolio for small load carriers with the Flexi Shuttle. Powered by supercapacitors, the single-level shuttle enables the handling of various stored goods with a payload of up to 50 kilograms.

Industrial and collaborative robots
The Motoman HC10 collaborative robot from Yaskawa not only meets the requirements of the European Machinery Directive, its YRC1000 controller with FSU and PFL board also fulfills at least performance level "d" category 3 in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13849-1 and therefore exceeds the standard specifications.

Dematic has founded the "Robotics Center of Excellence" division. The new division is responsible for the application and implementation of robotics solutions designed to make on-demand and omni-channel shipping more efficient, productive and responsive.

Thomson Industries is adding a new synchronization option to the integrated control technology of its Electrak HD electromechanical linear actuators.

Optical identification systems
With the Simatic MV540, Siemens has the first device of a new generation of optical readers in its portfolio. The higher computing power speeds up the reading process and reading reliability has also been optimized.
Vacuum technology from Schmalz
Schmalz is showcasing solutions for the digital factory at the Hannover Messe. The focus will be on networking individual vacuum components and complex gripping systems for portal and robot applications.

Engel Elektroantriebe has introduced the HFI series. These are drive systems with integrated control electronics. They aim to score points with high fieldbus flexibility and an STO safety function (Safe Torque Off).

Dematic has founded the "Robotics Center of Excellence" division, which specializes in the development and technology of robot-assisted automation.
Automation cell at the steelworker's...
A steelworks in southern Europe implemented an automation project to improve the harsh working conditions for workers at the smelter. Key components of the robot cell are the gripper and centering station from IPR for sample removal.