Don't be afraid of the mechanical helpers
HRC has a lot of potential - for the right application in each case. But HRC integration can only succeed if all aspects of safety are taken into account and the solution pays for itself in economic terms.
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HRC has a lot of potential - for the right application in each case. But HRC integration can only succeed if all aspects of safety are taken into account and the solution pays for itself in economic terms.

Following the acquisition by Triton Partners in December 2018, SKF Motion Technologies (SMT) will introduce the new name and brand identity. With the Liftkit and Slidekit, SMT has new cobot features in its portfolio.

Stäubli has introduced the new TS2 Scara series. The four-axis models now have a modular design and feature JCS drive technology for the first time, which is the key to the increased performance of the TS2 four-axis models, according to Stäubli.

At Yaskawa, the focus is on HRC-capable hybrid robots, compact high-speed robots and programming and operating concepts.

At Motek, Schunk will be presenting an end-of-arm program with grippers, quick-change modules, force/torque sensors and commissioning tools specially designed for the lightweight robots from Universal Robots.
Two Kuka OmniMoves automate the transportation of goods at Austria Metall (AMAG). The autonomous transport platforms are responsible for transporting heavy aluminum plates. They move autonomously and carry out the final production step independently.

When man and machine meet in production, safety in the workplace is an important issue. This is why Igus has developed a fastening clamp for energy chains and protective hoses on cobots.

Universal Robots is kicking off Motek with a whole series of new products. In Stuttgart, the specialist for collaborative robotics is presenting an in-house innovation and several peripheral products from its UR+ partners.

At Motek, OnRobot will be showcasing its end-of-arm tools on robot arms from manufacturers including Kawasaki, Techman, Doosan, Yaskawa, Kuka and Universal Robots.

With CR Easy, Weiss Robotics is expanding its Gripkits with a powerful gripping solution for cobots that is designed to simplify entry into collaborative gripping technology.