Gripper for cobots
On Robot is launching a flexible gripper onto the market: the RG6 is specially designed for collaborative robots that are used in applications where they have to handle workpieces of different sizes.
read more...read more...New generation
The ARC Mate 100iD welding robot is the first model of a new ARC Mate generation. The successor to the well-known ARC Mate 100iC/12 is the first in a series of new variants that are now being launched on the market.
read more...Students conduct research with cobots
Rethink Robotics has introduced the new Software Development Kit (SDK) for its cobot Sawyer. The software upgrade was developed for scientists and students to test programs on Sawyer. The software includes improved compatibility with ROS and the latest open source robotics tools.
read more...Benefit from cobots
Back in the 1920s, futurologist Roy Amara noted: "We tend to overestimate the impact of a technology in the short term and underestimate it in the long term. This also applies to collaborative robots (cobots), says Rethink.
read more...Flexible automation with Plug and Produce
With mobile collaborative robot applications from Universal Robots, distribution partner Müller Maschinentechnik is presenting flexible automation solutions for modern metalworking at Metav 2018. Most of the accessories for the applications come from the Universal Robots+ online ecosystem.
read more...Schneider modernizes its machinery
A third more production with robot technology
Schneider Kunststofftechnik has expanded and modernized its production at the company headquarters in Kirchheim. Three new fully automated production cells are now in use, which has increased production by a third.
read more...Robot-assisted palletizing system
Automated shipping does not require much space
Ro-Ber installed a robot-assisted palletizing system including the Ro-Pack software package in a limited space at the direct sales company Reca Norm. The software ensures optimum use of space, volume utilization and pallet stability.
read more...Contactless motion
Planar Motor introduces Hoverbots, which are based on field-pinching technology to manipulate each individual work-piece without any contact in six degrees of freedom: unlimited planar translation in X and Y in addition to limited Z translation and pitch, yaw or roll rotation.
read more...More by omission
Edag has developed a media-free gripper system for individual car body parts that is additively manufactured, which means it weighs less and is easy to assemble. The gripper is particularly suitable for simple handling tasks as well as for other gripper activities with low loads.
read more...New offices and production hall
Yaskawa opens extension building in Allershausen
After a nine-month construction period, Yaskawa has put its extension with 5,000 square meters of floor space into operation at the Allershausen site. Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs, Ilse Aigner, also attended the official opening.
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