Safety in the joint
The development of cobots into a commodity product is closely linked to the issue of safety in robotics - a challenge that needs to be mastered efficiently.
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The development of cobots into a commodity product is closely linked to the issue of safety in robotics - a challenge that needs to be mastered efficiently.

HMS introduces eCatcher Mobile KPIs, an update to its app that allows users to check the status and performance of their machines equipped with an Ewon router live from any location.

With the K-Virtual tool, Kawasaki Robotics will be offering a new software solution for plant engineering, robot simulations and offline programming from September 1, 2020.
Eurotech has set up an automatically controlled saw feed at Alu-Point. The feeding system can control three positions of the sawing area from the output area. The portal handles different panel materials such as aluminum, non-ferrous metals or technical plastics.

The digital transformation is receiving a boost from the coronavirus crisis. Kuka also sees opportunities in this and identifies potential for new business areas, such as the my.kuka customer portal.

Hovmand is expanding its range of lifting equipment. A bucket lifter with a manual tilting unit supports the special handling of buckets and small drums, while a mobile canister filling aid makes it easier to transport and decant canisters.

With the new Motoman solution Weld4Me, Yaskawa offers metalworking companies a solution for entering the world of robotics.

Vacuum applications reach their limits when transporting ferromagnetic workpieces with irregular surfaces. The new magnetic grippers from SMC offer increased holding force without deforming the material.
Siemens implemented the conveyor technology for the final assembly of the Porsche Taycan. AGVs transport the car bodies from one production station to the next, while heavy-duty and rotating-lifting hangers enable ergonomic working.

Researchers at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern have developed a process with which spoked wheels made of fiber-plastic composites can be produced efficiently and without waste. This enables automated production tailored to customer requirements.