How transport robots give people a helping hand
Autonomous transport robots move freely through factories or warehouses. They are equipped with safety features to ensure that they do not collide with people, forklift trucks or shelves.
read more...read more...Torwegge welcomes two new trainees
Two new apprentices have started their careers at Torwegge. Despite a turbulent year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the intralogistics specialist from Bielefeld is continuing to promote young talent as planned.
read more...Operational balancing for quality assurance
To ensure the reliability and longevity of a machine tool spindle and the high quality of the machined parts, the spindle must be properly balanced. Operational balancing is an inexpensive and easy-to-use method.
read more...Manufacture spoked wheels efficiently from composite materials
Researchers at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern have developed a process with which spoked wheels made of fiber-plastic composites can be produced efficiently and without waste. This enables automated production tailored to customer requirements.
read more...Safe driving in autonomous areas
For a new driverless transport system for a drive specialist, Blickle's engineers developed a customized heavy-duty double castor with a special braking system.
read more...Finding the right mix
System developers who opt for rodless actuators are faced with a choice. Almost any combination of sliding screw drive, ball screw drive or timing belt with plain, ball bearing or roller guides could lead to the optimum solution.
read more...All about wheels and castors
Blickle is adding a new model to its ErgoMove family of electric drive systems. To date, these have simplified the movement of loads weighing up to 2,000 kilograms and include the ErgoMove 1000, 2000 and 2000T systems.
read more...Torwegge: Using production downtime for maintenance
Corona is currently forcing many companies to shut down their production. Downtime costs money. However, the time when systems are not running can be put to good use. Torwegge therefore advises carrying out maintenance work now, which otherwise often takes place in the summer.
read more...Loading and unloading of floor rollers
Docking station holds trolley in place
Trolleys are ideal for transporting loads within a company. However, the flexibility and maneuverability of trolleys is also their biggest disadvantage. All it takes is a light touch with the industrial truck - and the trolley rolls away. This is why MWB has developed a docking station.
read more...Literally...
... I waited until the last moment to write this editorial. Every day there are new reports about the coronavirus, and some news is even outdated after just a few hours.
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