Metered gripping force for blister handling
Grippers in the food industry. When filled blister packs are handled, the food inside must not be affected and the blister pack must be gripped securely.
Articles and background information on the topic
Grippers in the food industry. When filled blister packs are handled, the food inside must not be affected and the blister pack must be gripped securely.

5G Tango research project completed
Weidmüller has taken part in the 5G Tango project funded by the European Union. The knowledge gained is now to be transferred to production.
The aim of the Kirk research project is to use machine learning to develop new software-driven calibration methods for industrial robots. The initiators of the joint project are the University of Stuttgart, DHBW Karlsruhe and ArtiMinds Robotics.

Chiron's ProtectLine software reliably prevents potential damage and production downtime.

ABB has added a new software add-in to its Robot Studio simulation and offline programming software.

Commentary by Prof. Dr. Markus Schneider
In times of crisis, lean management approaches are once again gaining in importance. This is because medium-sized manufacturing companies in particular can use lean measures to reduce their costs comparatively quickly and secure liquidity, thereby effectively countering the economic impact of crises.

Ventilators for Covid-19 patients
Schunk wants to drive forward the development of innovative automation applications in medical technology and other sectors. A gripper for use in ventilators was developed as an example.

The safety laser scanner Psenscan from Pilz now offers new possibilities for production logistics in addition to the safe, productive monitoring of stationary or mobile hazardous areas.
Machine and equipment construction from Item

Machine and equipment construction. At INDUSTRIAL production + handling, Item will be presenting components from the MB modular system, innovations for automation systems, for lean systems in equipment manufacturing and for the design of workstations.
Webinar and virtual trade fair stand
MVTec Software presents itself with a virtual booth and a webinar at the virtual trade fair INDUSTRIAL production + handling.