Automated cells. Another focus of Siemens at the trade fair is a solution for automated cells. The connection of robots to machine tools is an essential part of this. More and more manufacturing companies are using robots for handling tasks in order to feed machines or automate the workpiece flow. Using the Run MyRobot/EasyConnect interface, robots from different manufacturers can now also be easily connected to the Sinumerik 828D CNC controller. The interface is based on the standard defined by the VDW and VDMA for connecting robots or handling systems to machine tools. ...