Six-axle vehicle for direct current operation
With its new VT6-A901S-DC, Epson presents a six-axis robot designed for operation with direct current.
read more...read more...New cobot handles loads of up to 20 kilograms
More load capacity and more reach: With the new Motoman HC20DT IP67, Yaskawa is expanding its portfolio of collaborative robots with a significantly larger model.
read more...Welding robot with extended workspace
A welding technology company uses flexible high-tech robots to weld series products. This has significantly increased quality and production capacity.
read more...Roboshield project for more safety in HRC
Production systems in which humans, machines and robots work together must meet high safety requirements. The systems need to be safe for employees as well as protected against cyberattacks from outside.
read more...Energy storage solution for extraction portal
Load peaks down, operational reliability up
The rapid acceleration of large masses in gantry systems drives up the electrical power requirement; the regenerative effect during braking recovers the energy. Ilsemann Automation relies on "Power and Energy Solutions" from SEW-Eurodrive in its extraction robots.
read more...Simulate robots free of charge and control them cheaply
Igus has now developed control software for its low-cost automation solutions to make it easy to program robots. Robot Control is available online free of charge.
read more...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.
read more...Cobots as an internal start-up
Gerhard Schubert GmbH in Crailsheim specializes in robot-based packaging technology. The family-run company has most of its customers in the food and confectionery industry, but also serves all other sectors, from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to beverages and technical consumer goods.
read more...Shaft gearboxes for low-cost automation
In order to realize movements on the fifth robot axis, for example, at low cost, Igus has new types of shaft gears. Thanks to the use of Iglidur high-performance plastics, the shaft gears do not need to be additionally lubricated like metal versions, and friction and wear are optimized.
read more...Long arm with seven axes
Kassow Robots has added two more models to its product portfolio: KR 1805 and KR 1410. The models have seven fully controlled axes, which offers more flexibility. The KR 1805 has a reach of 1.
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