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Pilz presents components and complete solutions for sensor applications at SPS IPC Drives. The PSENopt II light curtains for body protection will be making their debut.
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Pilz presents components and complete solutions for sensor applications at SPS IPC Drives. The PSENopt II light curtains for body protection will be making their debut.
For the first time, the Modern Assembly Congress took place parallel to Motek and was very popular. 85 participants learned about the latest assembly technology and discussed future trends such as exoskeletons, human-robot collaboration, TSN and OPC UA.
Human-robot collaboration offers enormous opportunities for manufacturing companies of all sizes and in all sectors. At the same time, it requires special attention when it comes to safety. There is an absolute obligation to assess and mitigate potential risks.

Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung has developed a robot cell using "on-board resources" in which the operator and the robot share the complex assembly of a miniaturized safety valve.
From HRC and pick-and-place applications to ready2_use cells, intuitive operation with the new Smartpad and the networking of the manufacturing world: Kuka is presenting an excerpt from its portfolio at Motek.
Interview with Jürgen von Hollen
Acceptance of robots as colleagues is increasing, but there are still reservations. Jürgen von Hollen, President of Universal Robots, spoke to handling editor Annina Schopen about the new e-Series, Universal Robots' recipe for success and the challenges of implementing HRC in Germany.
A rosy future is predicted for human-robot collaboration. No wonder, as cobots relieve humans of all kinds of work. Kuka is also developing lightweight robots for HRC.
A rosy future is predicted for human-robot collaboration. No wonder, as cobots relieve humans of all kinds of work. Kuka is also developing lightweight robots for HRC. The latest member: LBR iisy.

Humans and robots are also moving closer together in logistics. Schmalz has therefore developed a gripper solution that uses a special product design to ensure safe human-robot collaboration (HRC).
Added value through digitalization

Companies expect real increases in efficiency and shorter throughput times when they use digitalization solutions. Dr. Kurt Schmalz, Managing Partner of J. Schmalz, explains the challenges and benefits of networking and HRC.