How can the use of flexible lightweight grippers promote the energy-efficient operation of robots in production? The research project "addFlex - Additive manufacturing for the lightweight construction of flexible grippers" aims to answer this question.
read more...No wall is too steep, they walk upside down on ceilings, they stick better than any professional adhesive: the feet of geckos! This effect is to be used in the "GecKI" joint project to develop energy-efficient, auto-adaptive adhesive pads for robot gripping systems.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The global average robot density has more than doubled within six years (2015: 69 units). China has become the global leader and has overtaken the United States for the first time thanks to huge investments in industrial robotics.
read more...TGW Logistics Group further expands its solution competence in the field of mobile robotics and enters into a partnership with Safelog.
read more...Calibration software for robotics
In addition to switches, buttons and sensors, Captron Electronic also offers measurement and calibration technology for industrial robotics. One of the new additions to the PLC is a software module for calibrating tool center points (TCPs), i.e. end effectors such as tools and grippers.
read more...Openness and app operation as goals
Keba is in the process of integrating the drag&bot robotics software from the company of the same name, which was acquired in February 2022, into its modular automation platform Kemro-X. Filip Miermans, explains the background and gives an outlook on Keba's SPS trade fair appearance.
read more...Interview with Alexander Melkus, Sigmatek
Sigmatek has launched a fleet management system on the market that allows AGVs to be integrated into existing production facilities regardless of the manufacturer. Alexander Melkus provides insights into the software and explains why practical aspects should also be taken into account.
read more...Frank Woortmann, Phoenix Contact
The introduction of automated guided vehicle systems brings with it a number of challenges. Frank Woortmann from Phoenix Contact explains in an interview why simulations are necessary and which standards help with the introduction.
read more...The VDMA and VDA associations have jointly developed an interface, the VDA 5050, so that driverless transport systems, or AGVs for short, can work together in intralogistics and production environments.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The market for professional service robots grew by 37% worldwide in 2021. The strongest growth came from Europe, according to the annual report 'World Robotics 2022 - Service Robots' by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
read more...EUnited Robotics and VDMA Robotics + Automation are joining forces to form a joint platform for the European robotics industry. From January 2023, the members of EUnited Robotics will be represented by VDMA R+A.
read more...Phoenix Contact uses its production areas to test the optimization potential of driverless transport systems for material supply to machines and systems. The open PLCnext Technology control platform plays a central role in the analysis.
read more...Schunk has developed the 2D Grasping Kit for handling individual objects randomly arranged on a plane.
read more...Cobots are not for programming, are they? Manufacturers of collaborative robots advertise that the mechanical helpers can be easily "taught" using manual guidance. The pros and cons of teaching and offline programming.
read more...As the capabilities of driverless transport systems - whether track-bound or freely navigating - increase, so does their complexity. Mobile platforms therefore place high demands on safety - collision protection for humans and AGVs is not enough!
read more...Every two years, Igus honors the most creative automation solutions with the Roibot Award. This year, the inventors of a labeling robot, the developers of a fully automated container system and the designers of a wallpapering machine won the award.
read more...The number of industrial robots installed in Germany in 2021 rose by 6% year-on-year to 23,777 units. With a total of 245,908 units, the German industry ranks first in Europe.
read more...Schunk presents the electric universal gripper EGU.
read more...The World Robot Programming Championships will take place in Luxembourg from October 17 to 20. Eleven teams from as many countries will be competing for the title.
read more...Visual Components has announced the acquisition of the robotics division of Delfoi. The Finnish company intends to accelerate its growth strategy with this move.
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