Load capacities up to 60 kg
With the 'KR Scara' models in the payload class with 20 kg and the soon to follow payload class with 60 kg, Kuka is expanding its product portfolio in the area of four-axis robots.
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read more...Live and 'hands on' interaction
Denso Robotics will be presenting the 'Cobotta Pro' models 900 and 1300 as 'hands-on' robots in a collaborative HRC application, among other things.
read more...Axles for heavy-duty applications
Hiwin is presenting new bridge axles and cantilever axles for the first time at Motek, especially for heavy-duty applications. In an interactive trade fair model, the heavy-duty axes interact with each other using a wide variety of drive types.
read more...AI-supported automation solutions
At Motek/Bondexpo, Fruitcore Robotics will be presenting AI-supported automation solutions for machine loading and parts separation.
read more...Cost-effective mobile plastic robots for SMEs
Education, logistics or service - the areas of application for mobile robots are becoming increasingly diverse. With its ReBeLs on Wheels, Igus offers mobile robots at an affordable price, so that costs are hardly an obstacle to their use.
read more...Cartesian robot for loads up to 10 kg
The Cartesian robot 'H-Bot' from Rollon offers a design with a single belt concept and double motor on the X-axis, which, according to the manufacturer, enables coordinated and precise movements in a compact design.
read more...IFR World Robotics Report 2024
Record number of robots in use worldwide
Over four million robots are in use in factories worldwide, reports the IFR in the current "World Robotics Report 2024" - a record number. However, sales of industrial robots have fallen.
read more...Branch office opened in Stuttgart
Delta has announced the opening of a new location in Stuttgart. The company moved into the office with 350 m2 of floor space in August 2024. The focus of activities here is on robotics development for the local market and for Europe.
read more...New management for cobot business
Delta has announced the appointment of Michael Mayer-Rosa as Head of IRS (Intelligent Robot System) effective August 1, 2024, with responsibility for the global cobot business.
read more...Division for software and digital business established
Kuka has founded a new business division. With 'Kuka Digital', the Augsburg-based company known for its orange industrial robots and automation solutions is expanding its software and digital business.
read more...Artificial muscles for robotic leg
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a robotic leg with artificial electro-hydraulic muscles that automatically adapts to uneven terrain.
read more...Transports pallets and pallet cages
The 'Safelog L2' is specially designed for transporting pallets and pallet cages. Its omnidirectional movement is achieved by four independently steered and driven wheels. This allows the transport robot to operate in confined spaces.
read more...Data communication on the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard
With 'Robin'6', Conductix-Wampfler has developed an all-in-one solution specifically for secure data communication of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
read more...New management for EMEA region
Dematic has appointed Michael Jerogin as head of the EMEA region. The long-time employee is already Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the APAC region.
read more...Sustainability in production
Modular robotics solutions offer a promising alternative for making medium-sized companies more environmentally friendly.
read more..."Chinese manufacturers are forcing German industry to rethink"
As reported by the VDMA, the mood among German robotics manufacturers is becoming increasingly gloomy. They expect growth of only 2% in 2024, mainly due to weak domestic demand. But the crisis is largely home-made, says Nikolai Ensslen.
read more...Irrigation by robot
Researchers at the Barkhausen Institute and TU Dresden have developed a casting robot prototype. From the end of August, it will be making its first test rounds in the listed Pillnitz Palace Park.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
Beijing wants to use robots to drive growth
During the third plenary session of the Central Committee, China repositioned its economic policy and announced a technology-centered approach. Chinese robot manufacturers are strategically preparing for this.
read more...Programming range for robot use expanded
Denso Robotics introduces a range of enhanced or new programming options for Denso robots - from the 'Orin2' SDK platform to 'Blockly' and ROS (Robot Operating System) programming with an update to ROS2.
read more...Key technology sensors
The ability of a robot to react to external inputs or stimuli distinguishes it from a machine. The crucial link between the robot and its environment are sensors that enable the robot to perceive and interpret stimuli.
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