Three questions for... Uwe Schmitz
Linear units are used in many areas of application. Uwe Schmitz, Team Leader Product Management at Item, explains the advantages they have over robotics and what new areas they could be used in.
read more...read more...Screwdriving and feeding technology
Connect correctly
Deprag Schulz offers all components for screwdriving and feeding technology. Possible combinations of components in a standardized modular design enable rapid availability.
read more...Linear modules with freely configurable length
Rexroth has introduced the FMB and FMS linear function modules. They are based on an aluminum profile in which, depending on the size, one or two ball rail guides and either a toothed belt drive or a ball screw drive are integrated.
read more...Simulation reduces production time
In order to increase the production volume in the same area with the same personnel resources, the plant manufacturer Homag Group wanted to be able to test the machines to be produced extensively before they were commissioned.
read more...Connect by plugging on
When setting up a new warehouse, for example, the systems need to be set up and installed as quickly as possible. Pre-assembled modules that only need to be connected on site make work easier and reduce sources of error.
read more...Mini servo controller for robots
Maccon has introduced the Everest family of miniature servo controllers for brushless motors with outputs of up to five kilowatts. The new servo controller from Spanish manufacturer Ingenia measures 42 x 30 x 22 millimetres and weighs 20 grams.
read more...Much less effort
Exoskeleton for workers. Comau has presented the wearable exoskeleton Mate. It is designed to support movement for both repetitive and daily tasks.
read more...Safety for human-machine collaboration
Faulhaber has launched a new series of motion controllers with redundant safety shutdown based on the STO (Safe Torque Off) principle.
read more...Stay safely on track
In addition to the new Motomini small robot, the expanded GP robot series and Easy Teaching for collaborative operation, Yaskawa will also be focusing on a high-precision path control function at Motek.
read more...New possibilities open
Mechatronic grippers with communication interface. Gimatic has started to equip its grippers with the IO-Link communication standard.
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