Gentle suction of plastic bags
SMC has developed a new vacuum cup series that can also be used to vacuum film-wrapped, thin, non-stable products.
read more...read more...Soft robot recognizes incorrect posture
Fraunhofer researchers have developed the Ergojack soft orthosis to combat back pain caused by physically strenuous movements.
read more...On your marks, get set, grab
Until now, there has often only been one specific type of gripper on the market for UR robots or a universal gripper, which is very large, heavy and cost-intensive. Gimatic has recognized this and has now launched its plug-and-play program as a starter kit for the E-Series from Universal Robots.
read more...Tool holder monitored in real time
The smart iTendo enables real-time process monitoring and control directly on the tool. The geometry and performance data of the tool holders remain unchanged even with sensors.
read more...Handling in the digital factory
SRBC collaborative rope balancer. Digital manufacturing also has an impact on handling processes. Increasingly individualized products go hand in hand with increasing process complexity - the handling of goods must also adapt to this.
read more...Precise hold for a clean cut
Every millimeter counts in furniture production: In order to save expensive raw material, the optimal arrangement of workpieces in different geometries is a must. Schmalz offers a vacuum solution that holds securely even on smooth surfaces.
read more...Picks up little things
IAI Industrieroboter has expanded its range of freely programmable electric grippers for pneumatic automation. These include a two-point lifting magnet gripper for small parts assembly and a long-stroke gripper for large workpieces.
read more...Efficient parts handling
Zell Systemtechnik develops workpiece carrier systems and clips for fixing precise and sensitive workpieces. This allows components and finished products to be handled, transported, cleaned or treated precisely and gently.
read more...Intelligent, connective, sensitive
Smart gripping as the future of gripping technology. The wbk Institute of Production Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is developing approaches to increase the degree of autonomy of grippers.
read more...The direction makes it exciting
Heinrich Kipp draws attention to its wide range of new clamping elements. The new products with pneumatic operation are particularly suitable for use in processing machines.
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