Closing the methodological gap
Planning joint workstations for humans and robots. The planning and integration of robot systems with which humans can work together safely in ongoing production processes is still complicated.
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Yaskawa's Motoman exceeds its targets
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.
read more...Schunk Expert Days on Service Robotics
Service robotics conquers factories and living rooms
At the tenth Schunk Expert Days on Service Robotics, it became clear that there are more and more intersections between industrial robots, transport systems and smart assistants for commercial and private use. On the other hand, success in service robotics is increasingly determined by the willingness to form networks and cooperate.
read more...Optimized application software
A quicker instinct
A complete update of Optoforce's application software enables lightweight robots from Universal Robots to complete automation tasks even faster and with even higher quality when using Optoforce sensors. The update also further reduces the integration time required for the touch sensors.
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More ergonomics at the melter
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.
read more...Systems for automated quality control
The advantages of automated quality control are accurate, reliable and reproducible test results. In addition, qualified laboratory personnel are freed up from routine tasks and are available for more complex tasks. A high sample throughput also leads to a reduction in testing costs. With RoboTest P and RoboTest R, Zwick offers two highly flexible solutions for automated quality control.
read more...Robot in full wash cycle
Automatic washing cell. A Kuka robot from the KR Quantec Foundry family is installed in a washing cell at a car manufacturer in southern Germany. There it feeds components to the cleaning nozzles for cleaning with millimeter precision.
read more...Robot-assisted palletizing system
Automated shipping does not require much space
Ro-Ber installed a robot-assisted palletizing system including the Ro-Pack software package in a limited space at the direct sales company Reca Norm. The software ensures optimum use of space, volume utilization and pallet stability.
read more...New offices and production hall
Yaskawa opens extension building in Allershausen
After a nine-month construction period, Yaskawa has put its extension with 5,000 square meters of floor space into operation at the Allershausen site. Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs, Ilse Aigner, also attended the official opening.
read more...Sense of touch for lightweight robots
The Hungarian company Optoforce has announced its entry into the German market and would like to give industrial robots in German-speaking countries a sense of touch with its HEX-70-XE six-axis force/torque sensor.
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