Robotics: Manufacturer, reports, information at INDUSTRIAL Production

Competitive factor know-how

At Motek, SKF Motion Technologies became Ewellix. We spoke to Swen Wenig, Managing Director of Ewellix in Germany, about the benefits of know-how and automation technology as a growth market.

Turnover and incoming orders

Igus: Mixed signals in corona times

After two percent sales growth last year, Igus is currently seeing mixed signals from the market. While sales declined in the first four months due to the coronavirus situation, incoming orders have remained almost stable so far.

Production of gear wheels

Cell assembled, tested and labeled

Special machine manufacturer MartinMechanic has developed a robot-supported system for the assembly, torque testing and marking of two interlocking gears, which completes all operations in 40 seconds.

Packaging technology

Schubert relies on robotics and 3D printing

Schubert meets product diversity and small batch sizes with flexibility. The modular TLM systems can be supplemented with pick-and-place robots, and processes can be completely rethought and optimized with 3D printing.

Digitization

Charge amplifier with IO-Link technology

The miniature charge amplifier with IO-Link from Kistler combines analog and digital communication technology. It is suitable for a wide range of applications in robotics, the packaging industry, the food and beverage sector or for original equipment manufacturers.

New integration partner

Essert integrates Variobotic into its robotic workstation

Essert is a new integration partner of Variobotic. With the integration of the Varioshaker 270, the flexible component separator has recently found its place in the Advanced Robotic Workstation, a robot platform consisting of standardized modules.

New orders

Kuka helps with the conversion of assembly lines

Converting existing assembly lines is time-critical. Kuka is supporting automotive manufacturers in the efficient conversion of systems as part of two new orders. The company also wins an order to implement a new fuselage engine assembly line.

DC robot cable

Lapp makes robots fit for direct current

With the Ölflex DC Robot 900, Lapp is presenting for the first time a robot cable that is explicitly suitable for use with direct current.

Covid-19

Robotics industry helps to survive the coronavirus crisis

Robotics and automation specialists are helping to overcome the coronavirus pandemic with new ideas: Robots are retraining for corona test procedures or virtually bringing family members into the care home, and automation specialists are launching respirator mask production.