
Schaeffler takes cobots further
To increase the range of applications for cobots, Schaeffler offers driven linear units that can be installed as horizontal axes.
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To increase the range of applications for cobots, Schaeffler offers driven linear units that can be installed as horizontal axes.
Storage and retrieval of sleeves
Bauer manufactures transport and storage systems for the printing industry. A system for storing print and carrier sleeves that places large loads with high precision was realized for a customer in the USA.
Online tools support designers
Online tools simplify the entire process from design to commissioning - even for synchronized linear units. With the right software, viable automation solutions for multi-axis portals and pick-and-place tasks can be implemented quickly and easily.

Rollon offers linear axes that extend the reach of Universal Robots robots as they are specially tailored to the UR system. The linear axes are part of the Dahl Linear Move all-in-one package.

Hirata is expanding its portfolio of industrial robots with the new AR-V series. This enables the company to equip the automation of production systems with its own robots with different kinematics in the field of special machine construction.
Simple gripping tasks can be mastered with standardized grippers. However, special grippers with special designs are often required for automated gripping of complex components and for automation tasks outside this standard.

The compact, ready-to-install linear modules from Bosch Rexroth are now also available in size 140. The modules with anodized aluminium profile bodies and integrated rail guides are available with either an MKK ball screw drive or an MKR toothed belt drive.

Rollon has designed the Tecline linear axes especially for handling heavy workpieces. They are particularly resilient and dynamic and are suitable for bridging long strokes and for use in dirty working environments.

igus has now developed a new linear and spatial gantry especially for large workspaces. With the two new kinematics, users can now move up to five kilograms. Both gantries are available directly from stock. In addition, they can be customized to the respective customer application, starting from a quantity of 1.
At Motek, Dr. Tretter focused on its extensive range of linear axes - including the Movitec product line. Rainer Ott, Product Manager at Dr. Tretter, explains what this series is all about and how design engineers can benefit from it.