Hanover Fair 2016New products in Hanover
"Integrated Industry - Discover Solutions!" was the motto of the world's most important industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe 2016. Computer&AUTOMATION shows an excerpt of the products that were on display in Hanover in a picture gallery.
According to the manufacturer Stäubli, the robots in the 'TX2' series not only offer improved performance in all respects, but also new safety functions and thus opportunities for human-robot collaboration. The three model series 'TX2-40', 'TX2-60' and 'TX2-90' are externally similar to their predecessors, but are lighter, stiffer and more motorized, making them more dynamic and energy-efficient. In terms of safety, the six-axis models in the series have their own digital safety encoder per axis and an integrated safety board. All safety functions are TÜV-certified and meet the requirements of safety category SIL3-/PLe. Every movement of the robot is monitored by sensors. All of the robot's coordinates, speed and acceleration are recorded in real time. The series uses configurable, safe I/O modules and real-time Ethernet fieldbus systems. This enables indirect or direct collaboration between man and machine. Like their predecessors, the six-axis robots have a closed structure with IP65 protection, while the wrist is waterproof to IP67.