Cooperation between Zimmer and Schmalz
End-of-Arm-Ecosystem MATCH
In the MATCH cooperation project, the Zimmer Group and Schmalz developed an end-of-arm ecosystem with a comprehensive function package and universal interfaces. The system enables an automated gripper change in the fixture.
In the MATCH cooperation project, handling technology specialists Zimmer Group and Schmalz developed a multifunctional end-of-arm platform that is equipped with an extensive portfolio of functions and universal communication interfaces. The platform is compatible with all standard lightweight robots and conventional robots on the market. The result is a modular system that allows users to access both the mechanical Zimmer grippers and Schmalz end effectors with vacuum-based technologies.
The system can be mounted and set up on the robot flange in just a few simple steps. Thanks to support from the shared digital services, parameterization is intuitive and very easy to carry out. The quick-change system has various interfaces: In addition to a compatible mechanical interface, a pneumatic/vacuum connection and electrical interfaces are available. This technological openness makes it possible to tap into many different robot types with a wide variety of end effectors.
The quick-change module allows components to be replaced in two ways: in addition to automated replacement in a storage station or the so-called gripper station, components can also be replaced manually within seconds. Thanks to the ergonomic click system - integrated into the end effector to be replaced - manual replacement is possible with just one hand, while at the same time preventing the replacement module from falling down.
The Zimmer Group and Schmalz have their own ecosystem that allows users to take advantage of numerous digital services. In addition to the SCM (Master Gateway) communication module, users have access to the intuitive guideZ setup software for further configuration of the gripper and the Schmalz Connect Suite for diagnosing IO-Link devices in the cloud.
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