
ArcWorld cells for robot-based arc welding
Yaskawa is expanding its ArcWorld portfolio with two very compact turnkey, robot-based arc welding cells. The ArcWorld RS Mini requires only 2.3m2 of installation space, the ArcWorld HS Micro only 1.4m2.
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Yaskawa is expanding its ArcWorld portfolio with two very compact turnkey, robot-based arc welding cells. The ArcWorld RS Mini requires only 2.3m2 of installation space, the ArcWorld HS Micro only 1.4m2.

Zimmer is expanding, with double-digit sales growth and around 100 new employees being hired every year. The company is therefore planning to expand its two sites in Rheinau with a new production and assembly hall each.

Pilz completes its portfolio of light curtains: In addition to finger and hand protection, PSENopt II light curtains are now also available as body protection variants. This allows access to hazardous areas to be protected economically.

Assembly automation with 24 volts
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Omron is providing a demonstrator with a complete automation environment including mobile intralogistics at its new customer and technology center in Stuttgart.

Knoll is presenting its fast-growing assembly and transport systems division at Automatica. The product portfolio includes production logistics and feeding technology for compact robot cells.