Robot automation for SMEs
Miniaturization, modular design and a growing range of cost-effective robot solutions and cobots are making automation accessible to small and medium-sized companies.
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Miniaturization, modular design and a growing range of cost-effective robot solutions and cobots are making automation accessible to small and medium-sized companies.

Due to the increasing energy awareness and rethinking of the market, the AST palletizer from Hirata is also available without any pneumatic components on request.

Reducing the vulnerability of global supply chains, conserving resources and a rapid transition to digital production in Europe are challenges to which Automatica aims to provide answers.

The European Engineering Industries Association (EUnited) is calling on companies and organizations to support the 'Good Work Charter' developed by the European robotics industry.

ArtiMinds Robotics presents new features and further developments of the no-code software solutions Robot Programming Suite (RPS) and Learning & Analytics for Robots (LAR).

The Hamburg-based company exoIQ has developed an active exoskeleton that provides up to 5 kg of power support per arm, making activities above the head and at chest height noticeably easier.

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.