Human-robot collaboration / cobots
In collaboration with numerous international partners, robotics experts at the Fraunhofer IFF have developed a new ISO standard that shows how contact forces and pressures on cobots will be measured in a standardized way in the future. The ISO standard has now been published.
read more...The Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) at RWTH Aachen University has presented a large mobile robot as part of its research into line-free mobile assembly systems, or LMAS for short. This enables the flexible manipulation of heavy payloads.
read more...Igus presents the Roibot Award to users who have implemented an exciting automation application using its low-cost automation components or partner products from the RBTX marketplace. The projects with the fastest return on investment are honored.
read more...ABB has been working with the Swiss startup Sevensense since 2021 and has now acquired the startup. With this acquisition, ABB is continuing to pursue its vision of supporting people with AI-supported mobile robotics.
read more...In Germany, robot density in the manufacturing industry is in third place behind South Korea and Singapore, according to the latest results of the World Robotics Report by the International Federation of Robotics.
read more...The robotics and automation industry in Germany is forecasting a 4% increase in turnover for 2024. According to the latest figures from the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association, industry sales will therefore rise to 16.8 billion euros, setting a new record.
read more...The automation of complex and individual activities requires a strong interlocking of robotics, digitalization and artificial intelligence. What does this mean for system integrators and manufacturers in Europe when it comes to operating inspection robots?
read more...Due to continuously increasing demand from industry, logistics and care, German Bionic is scaling up its market activities and production. Industrialization partner Mubea and German and international partners invest a further 15 million euros.
read more...Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies and Lowpad BV have entered into a strategic partnership to complement Omron's mobile robots with Lowpad's flat solutions.
read more...Groschopp offers the 'EGK65-30NAE' servo motor for extra-low voltages from 24 V to a maximum of 60 V. It can be integrated into battery-powered systems in particular and is suitable for mobile applications such as driverless transport vehicles in warehouse logistics.
read more...Yamaha Robotics, Factory Automation Section, is expanding the 'YK-XE' SCARA robot series to include the cleanroom-compatible 'YK-XEC' model. This version is suitable for automated work in cleanrooms and will be gradually introduced from February 1, 2024.
read more...A lot of high-tech goes into good scaffolding. At Peri, a total of 18 Yaskawa robots therefore weld and assemble so-called horizontal ledgers fully automatically.
read more...The 'P1201' embedded computer from Cincoze is ideal for use in autonomous mobile robots (AMR).
read more...With the 2023.2 release of the 3D simulation software 'Fastsuite E2', Cenit delivers targeted, AI-based functionalities to support manufacturing processes in addition to 28 technological innovations for the simulation and programming of robots.
read more...Universal Robots (UR) is expanding its product portfolio with a cobot with a payload capacity of 30 kg. The 'UR30' is part of the company's redesigned cobot generation and is based on the same architecture as the 'UR20'.
read more...The Zimmer Group's Match end-of-arm ecosystem is compatible with almost every common lightweight robot. The system is suitable for cobots and conventional 6-axis robots, even in automated continuous operation.
read more...ABB Robotics and B&R Automation
B&R Industrie-Elektronik has relocated its German headquarters from Bad Homburg to Friedberg in Hesse, where ABB's Robotics Division in Germany is based.
read more...Cobots also help small and medium-sized companies with sorting, picking and moving - with the help of cameras, suction cups and gripper systems. Igus has developed a finger gripper that can also perform humanoid tasks.
read more...What mistakes do companies make when integrating robots? How important are integration partners? Dr. Michael Klos, General Manager Robotics Division at Yaskawa Europe, provides answers.
read more...Phoenix Contact on robot integration
Robotics is seen as a key technology for overcoming various challenges - from the shortage of skilled workers to greater sustainability. Frank Woortmann, Vice President Factory Automation at Phoenix Contact Electronics, summarizes the most important points.
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