Hanover Fair 2019New products at the industrial trade fair
'Industrial Intelligence' - this is the guiding theme of the Hannover Messe 2019. Computer&AUTOMATION shows an excerpt of the products that can be seen in Hanover in a picture gallery.
The principle of the DHEF adaptive shape gripper from Festo is based on the function of a chameleon's tongue. The gripper can therefore grip, collect and release objects with different shapes without the need for manual conversion. The silicone cap of the form gripper fits over almost any shaped gripping object, creating a firm form fit. Unlike jaw grippers, which can only grip certain components, the adaptive form gripper works flexibly. As it has no sharp edges, it is also suitable for sensitive objects such as air nozzles or application strips. The gripper is equipped with an elastic silicone membrane that is flexible and compliant and is pressurized with compressed air, as well as a standardized robot interface with integrated air connections.