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Until now, when handling components with different shapes, the EOAT solution had to be used to match the geometry. Gimatic has designed the suspensions and ball joints for suction cups so flexibly that components with different shapes can be moved with just one EOAT.
read more...Flexible, autonomous and networked handling systems are finding their way into production. In addition, the collaboration between man and machine is being revolutionized. For this to succeed, gripping systems are needed for the smart factory. Sensor technology is becoming increasingly important.
read more...Scientists at Fraunhofer IZFP have developed a robot-assisted sensor system for the non-destructive testing of hybrid cast components that can be integrated into production processes for quality monitoring.
read more...Stäubli presents an extended complete program of highly dynamic four- and six-axis machines, including the newly developed TS2-Scara series. All kinematics are convincing for sorting, filling and packaging under any environmental conditions - from rough to sterile.
read more...Motoman robots at the Fachpack
Yaskawa will be presenting automation solutions and components for the packaging process: from the process level and interfaces to control systems, application-specific drive technology and robot-based handling.
read more...The robot as an assembly kit for the hygiene sector - SEW offers the right drive and control solution for this with the Maxolution parallel arm kinematics kit. You can configure it online, order it and put it into operation yourself.
read more...At Fachpack, Piab will be demonstrating how intelligent grippers, lifters and conveyors document workflows and optimize processes. The components are equipped with Piab's Pi-Smart technology, which measures the key parameters of the processes during handling, optimizes them as a self-learning system and issues warnings in the event of deviations from specifications.
read more...SMC and Fanuc have been working together for three years to equip the Fanuc Academy. SMC supplies electrical and pneumatic automation solutions for the Academy's robotics and automotive training rooms.
read more...Axle and portal construction kit
Axle and gantry construction kit expanded. The gantry robots from Fibro Läpple can handle up to 3,000 kilograms. The modular system is now available in additional sizes.
read more...The technology group ABB wants to equip medical laboratories with collaborative robots.
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