
AGV with swarm intelligence
Safelog presents the latest generation of its agent-based AGV systems. The mobile transport robots can be used flexibly, quickly and reliably for various applications, even without a control station connection.
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Safelog presents the latest generation of its agent-based AGV systems. The mobile transport robots can be used flexibly, quickly and reliably for various applications, even without a control station connection.

With the TX2-160L HDP, Stäubli is launching a robot for fiber laser cutting.

Advancing automation and digitalization is Bonfiglioli's declared goal. The Italian drive specialist is expanding its offering for the robotics market and has announced its intention to establish digital business models and a comprehensive range of services.

Thanks to its slim wrist, the 6-axis Motoman GP20 robot from Yaskawa is suitable for various handling and assembly tasks in small spaces, e.g. for loading/unloading machine tools, assembly or handling workpieces.

The robotics industry meets at Automatica in Munich and showcases the latest trends and topics relating to the mechanical helpers. Included: megatrends such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable production and man and machine.

The 5G high-speed mobile communications standard is also set to become a communication channel for service robots. Vodafone and Hyundai presented a corresponding solution at the Hannover Messe.

Real-time monitoring of robots
Nabtesco is planning to monitor robots in real time using digital gearbox models. The aim is to create software-based predictive maintenance concepts based on example-specific gearbox data.

The N-220-2.7 (N-220) robot from Comau offers 220 kg payload, modular adjustment, direct kinematics, absolute calibration and improved algorithms.

The X Move transport platform from ek robotics combines features of the AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMR technology worlds in one model.
Increasing quality requirements and growing cost pressure are forcing electronics service providers to achieve a higher degree of automation. Frank Elektronik relies on a collaborative robotics solution from TQ.