
Service robotics for industry
Modules for robotics. Pilz is premiering its new service robotics modules in Munich. Other trade fair topics include the range of safe sensor technology for robot cells and for human-robot collaboration.
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Modules for robotics. Pilz is premiering its new service robotics modules in Munich. Other trade fair topics include the range of safe sensor technology for robot cells and for human-robot collaboration.
A new accumulating conveyor with "elevator system" from the mechanical engineering specialist Tünkers creates more planning freedom in the routing.
The so-called cold arc has reached its further development stage. Fronius recently added the TPS/i welding power source to its portfolio. As the basis of CMT technology, it can be used in many applications for robot-assisted welding.
Robot-supported complete solution. Deburring is an elementary process in the production of ready-to-install crankshafts for cars and trucks. Indat Robotics has now developed a complete robot-assisted solution for deburring and finishing crankshafts.
Flexible production. Around a dozen industrial robots work in a smart factory in Norway. Omron's mobile LD robots and enterprise management software are used to intelligently connect the cells.
AGVs on battery assembly lines
The assembly of traction batteries for vehicles with hybrid or electric drives requires flexibility. Automated guided vehicle systems from DS enable production plants to adapt to changing requirements. They communicate with plant components and higher-level systems and ensure productivity with optimum worker protection.

Tünkers has developed an accumulating conveyor with elevator module. This means that routes with height adjustment between loading and unloading can also be mapped with a classic accumulating conveyor.

The automation company Pilz is also focusing on a new, modular range for service robotics in 2018.

Pilz continues to grow: In the 2017 financial year, the automation company increased its turnover to 338 million euros and the number of employees to a good 2,300. In 2018, the family-owned company is also focusing on a new, modular range for service robotics.

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.