Efficient workpiece transport in assembly

Linear conveyor modules are an alternative to rotary indexing tables for certain assembly tasks.
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Linear conveyor modules are an alternative to rotary indexing tables for certain assembly tasks.
The development of a new integration approach for a robot in manual assembly is a new research topic at the Chair of Production Systems (LPS) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB).
To ensure that production systems can be put into operation quickly and without errors, the robot controller and PLC must harmonize smoothly. Virtual commissioning saves time and costs.
Robotics is moving towards simple programming and installation. In practice, there are many alternative methods and approaches.

Robots are becoming increasingly easy to operate and program. What is behind this and how complex is the integration into production lines? Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to Jörg Reger, Head of ABB's Robotics division in Germany.

The coronavirus pandemic hit the industry hard last year. Kuka also felt the massive impact.
Protect energy packs on the robot
In order to protect energy packs on the robot from damage and wear, Murrplastik Systemtechnik has developed three different return systems that keep the energy pack taut thanks to the length compensation and still allow all necessary movements.

At the digital Intec/Z, Ontec presented the Smart Robot Assistant, which is designed to accompany companies from various industries on their way to fully automated and intelligently networked production.

Despite all the uncertainties and risks, the current situation also offers a great opportunity for companies to broaden their base, tap into new markets and build strong partnerships. fruitcore robotics is also pursuing this strategy: in order to make it easier for companies of all sizes and sectors to enter the world of automation with the low-cost industrial robot HORST, the robot manufacturer from Constance is looking for committed system partners from the special machine and plant engineering and automation technology sectors.

RS Components is focusing on the topic of occupational safety on its website in a new section with offers and practical tips. The distributor supplies products from all areas of safety, such as personal protective equipment, occupational safety, electrical safety and machine safety.