Automatica 2018Robotics - a record-breaking industry
Human-robot collaboration, digital transformation in manufacturing and service robotics - these were the key topics at Automatica 2018. Computer&AUTOMATION has captured impressions and important news from the trade fair in a photo gallery.
Yaskawa has expanded its 'Motoman' robot portfolio downwards: the smallest model - the new 'MotoMini' - now offers a load capacity of 500 g (with a dead weight of 7 kg) at a reach of 350 mm. As a lightweight high-speed robot, the compact 6-axis robot combines fast cycle times with a repeat accuracy of 0.03 mm. This makes the 'MotoMini' ideal for handling small workpieces and components, but also for assembly applications in small production machines. - At the Yaskawa trade fair stand, two of the 'tiny ones' handled a fidget spinner to great public effect. One of these was also on display at the ...