newsABB robots for processing and packaging feature in virtual exhibition
WITH THIS year’s PPMA show postponed, ABB has created a virtual exhibition stand to demonstrate its latest products and solutions for processing and packaging applications.
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productNabtesco & KEBA in precision cooperation
CYCLOIDAL GEAR specialist Nabtesco and the controller expert KEBA are are bundling their expertise, experience and know-how to enable customers to manufacture robots with point and path accuracy down to hundredths of a millimetre.
productNew RARUK partnerships take AMRs to next level
RARUK Automation is formalising three partnerships with world-leading providers of ancillary systems for the latest generation of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). As a result, the company can now offer the entire range of material handling products from ROEQ, along with the Iconsys iAM-R robot arm solution and the UV-C facility disinfectant system from Enabled Robotics.
newsFANUC adds to compact industrial robot series
FANUC HAS expanded its LR Mate series of multi-purpose industrial robots with the introduction of the strong, compact LR Mate 200iD/14L.
productSmart servo axis with IIoT functions
LENZE’S SMART servo axis combines a i950 inverter, g700 planetary gearbox and m850 synchronous motor to cover high-precision positioning tasks as well as dynamic handling and assembly applications, robotics, and conveyor solutions. It also acts as a comprehensive data source for IIoT and service models; the smart inverter makes the use of additional sensors unnecessary.
newsSensor specialist sets up new safety division
Machine safety sensors developer Leuze has created a dedicated safety division called ‘Safety at Leuze’ as part of its mission to be a reliable partner for efficient safety sensor solutions for the entire life cycle of machines and systems.
newsFunctional safety services at the national synchrotron
Control, safety and automation systems supplier Inspec Solutions has been appointed by Diamond Light Source to provide functional safety services across the UK’s national synchrotron facility’s operations.
productMTC develops state of the art robotic handling system
Experts from the Manufacturing Technology Centre have developed a new system for the remote safe handling of hazardous items. The technology-enabled process uses advanced robotics, allowing operators to carry out intricate tasks safely and accurately.
productFANUC extends handling robot range
FANUC has expanded its range of handling robots with the introduction of the M-10iD/8L and M-20iD/12L models.
productomlox: The Locating Standard of the Future
The promises of Industry 4.0 are huge, but any proprietary solution for just one plant will fail due to extremely high costs. An economical solution for Industry 4.0 needs standards in order to enable the reuse of elements for suppliers and the lock-in free maintenance and low-entry costs for users, writes Eberhard Wahl, Head of New Business Technology TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen.
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