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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...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.
read more...The industry is on the move: At SPS, corporations, SMEs and start-ups will be showcasing the solutions they offer for the truly digital transformation of manufacturing technology. Meinrad Happacher explains what this means and why the mix of corporations, SMEs and start-ups is so important.
read more...Schunk has further expanded its range of pneumatic robot couplings for pallet handling. The 'Vero-S NSR3 138' robot coupling handles heavy pallet weights reliably.
read more...Even a single error in the production process can cost companies money, resources and time. The cause is often due to changes in programming or the configuration of individual machines. Preparation for the worst case scenario lies in the transparency of all assets.
read more...The insolvent Munich-based robotics start-up Franka Emika is being sold. The buyer is the German-Chinese company Agile Robots.
read more...Continental acquires the Kinexon specialty division for on-board operating systems for the intelligent control of autonomous mobile robots (AMR). The aim is to strengthen its position in the strategic growth area of mobile robotics.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The number of service robots for professional use has risen by 48% worldwide to a total of 158,000 units sold. Staff shortages are prompting many companies to automate with service robots.
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