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Siemens-enabled modular robot

Middlesbrough-based Applied Scientific Technologies believes there is huge potential for collaborative industrial robots, a movement being driven by the evolution of Industry 4.0 and sister initiatives such as Laboratory 4.0. The company recently deployed its first prototype Siemens-enabled modular robot, the Hyve, into the cosmetics industry.

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Schneider Electric name PWR as first Master Robot Partner

Schneider Electric has appointed PWR, specialists in automated robotic packaging solutions, as its first ‘Master Robot Partner’. The announcement underlines the importance of the relationship, after many successful robotic packaging projects in the food industry.

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Robot supports contact-free coronavirus mass testing

Bavaria-based company, BoKa Automatisierung, has developed a new, contactless solution for coronavirus testing. Instead of medical personnel, the prototype machine uses a video system and a Fanuc robot to guide tests and collect samples.

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Latest software

Parker Hannifins latest IQAN software (IQANdesign 3.0) allows easy implementation of distributed machine control, diagnostics and user interfaces in a multiple master module environment.

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Compact robot controller

FANUC says its latest robot controller is packed with smart features to boost control and productivity. Four key focus areas allow the new R-30iB robot controller to save up to 77% floor area, programme faster and easier, save power and maximise productivity.

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Standard machine elements from Elesa

Standard machine elements – suppliers of handwheels, crank handles, lobe knobs, grip knobs, wing knobs, handles, tubular handles, adjustable handles, levers, oil caps, plugs, rotary controls, oil level indicators, filler breathers, levelling feet…

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