
Plastic robots at an affordable price
Humanoid robots are also suitable for industrial applications. While previous systems are very expensive, Igus is now offering its first humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, as a low-cost solution.
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Humanoid robots are also suitable for industrial applications. While previous systems are very expensive, Igus is now offering its first humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, as a low-cost solution.
To ensure that an online order arrives in perfect condition, the package must be well protected during shipping. A manufacturer of these shipping bags uses control technology from Beckhoff that integrates all stations along the line into an optimized workflow.

With the OVR series, Oriental Motor is launching a range of robots in a compact design. It starts with the OVR3041K3-H Scara robot arm, which is celebrating its premiere at Automatica.

Modular systems offer a simple and cost-effective way of putting together drive systems that are individually optimized for the respective application - and can also be adapted and modified as required. Linmot's complete package now also includes functional safety integrated into the drives.

Sensor solutions for industrial robotics
At Automatica, Sick will be focusing on the wide range of solutions for functional safety and industrial image processing as well as digital approaches such as augmented reality and AI.

Keba will be presenting its comprehensive, flexible and open robot and automation solutions at Automatica. This year, the full-service provider for industrial automation is placing particular emphasis on customized solutions.

Tox will be presenting new solutions for networked production at Automatica. The focus is on systems for process monitoring, electromechanical drives and compact assembly workstations.

Safe and economical handling processes
In Munich, IEF-Werner is presenting its gantry system with the toothed belt axis module 115/25, which can be used to safely handle trays or small load carriers weighing up to 40 kg.

Schmalz is presenting new gripping systems and vacuum generators at Automatica. Exoskeletons, which allow employees to move heavy workpieces effortlessly, will also be on display.
Robots have significantly advanced the industry in recent years - for example in terms of efficiency, reducing the workload of employees and the precise execution of monotonous tasks. The use of artificial intelligence is now taking the performance of robots to a new level.