Lever hoists in housing production
The two LB and LX lever hoists are used by Schmidt in the production of large machine housings. They are suitable for aligning sheet metal and positioning individual modules in confined spaces.
read more...read more...Schunk invests 85 million in its locations
Schunk is investing around 85 million euros in the Brackenheim-Hausen, Mengen, St. Georgen and Morrisville/USA sites by mid-2020, with around 42,000 square meters of additional production and administration space being created.
read more...Shaking with a robot
The Varioshaker 270 from Variobotic is a component separator that uses targeted movements to separate components with different geometries. The shaker with I/O interface and Ethernet can be adapted to almost any robot.
read more...Panning all around
Handling manipulators are used in many branches of industry for the safe and ergonomic lifting and moving of heavy loads. Dalmec has developed a pneumatic handling manipulator with 360 degree freedom of movement.
read more...Faster on the spindle
Precision, performance, speed - the patented Solid Pro quick-change system from Sauter improves the performance of driven tools. The high-precision modular interface aims to impress with high speeds and torques.
read more...handling award 2019 - Apply until June 19!
The handling editorial team is presenting the "handling award" for the sixth time. Companies or individuals can submit their applications online until June 19.
read more...Six axles for reaching into the box
Reliable gripping without having to determine the exact position and orientation of the gripped object beforehand - the Schunk AGE-U universal compensation unit now makes it possible for robots to do what humans do every day.
read more...Flexible cobot for small businesses
With the Kenos KCS gripper from Piab, it is possible to create a collaborative robot that can handle practically anything, anywhere and at any time. According to the manufacturer, this makes it the ideal tool for collaboration, especially for small companies.
read more...Handling modules in the "Mixmaster"
Closures in three-second cycles
Illumina is one of the leading developers, manufacturers and distributors of DNA sequencers for genetic analysis. The company was looking for a system for its branch in San Diego that closes DNA sample vials as efficiently, quickly and automatically as possible. Illumina opted for a seven-axis gantry system consisting largely of Afag modules.
read more...Heavy tipping here
Lifting and tilting machines are the heavy-duty carriers in food production. For areas with high hygiene and cleanliness requirements, EAP Lachnit has designed the type 322 for continuous use and special height and load capacity requirements.
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