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A manufacturer of plastic building blocks from Denmark uses a compact Isra vision sensor for the highly complex separation of very small parts, as the subsequent step in the process requires precise positioning.
read more...Interview with Enrico Krog Iversen, On Robot
In June 2018, On Robot, OptoForce and Perception Robotics became OnRobot. The declared goal of the newly formed manufacturer of collaborative grippers, sensors and software: to become the global market leader.
read more...The human hand is still considered the benchmark when it comes to the flexibility of gripping tools. In service and assistance robotics in particular, humanoid manipulators that enable a wide range of gripping variants will be increasingly in demand in the future.
read more...Measuring system based on AICON scanning...
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launches PartInspect L, the first automated 3D measuring cell based on AICON scanning technology.
read more...Liebherr offers three different 3D object recognition systems for workpiece handling. The 3D vision system with laser time-of-flight is a red light laser that works independently of ambient light and the degree of soiling.
read more...On May 6, 100 years ago, engineer Carl Cloos founded a company for the production of acetylene generators. Today, the company is one of the global technology leaders in welding and robot technology.
read more...With the Melfa Safe Plus II safety option from Mitsubishi Electric, the speed of a robot can be controlled. This allows cycle times to be increased and the working distance between humans and robots to be reduced.
read more...The new Secretary General of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) is Dr. Susanne Bieller. The 41-year-old will take over the position on May 1, 2019 from Gudrun Litzenberger, who is retiring.
read more...Schmalz presented a new family of compact ejectors at the Hannover Messe. The SCPM series is available in three versions: Basic, Controlled or Intelligent.
read more...Editorial: Robotics in production
R2-D2, C-3PO and Marvin - who doesn't know them, the intelligent robots from the "Star Wars" series and from Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"? And who wouldn't want them at their side every day as intelligent helpers?
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