productFirst UK order for YuMi
Leading manufacturer of broadcast and professional cameras and camera systems Sony UK Technology (UKTEC) is the first UK company to order ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot.
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productRobotic innovations
At MACH 2016 ABB will be showcasing developments in robotic automation, witha new generation of standardised arc welding cells.
productQuick to change
Think about all the things that can be done in 1 second. Then cut that time in half. According to Murrelektronik that is the time it takes for a KUKA robot to change tools using the company’s MVK Metal module.
productComponents kit for humanoid robot
Designed to make it even easier for developers to configure and build a fully-articulated arm, with up to 6 degrees of freedom, is the modular robolink D components kit from igus.
productBelt technologies
Visitors to the TransDev stand at Drives & Controls will be able to see PU belt technologies from German manufacturers, such as BRECO and ContiTech. Visitors can view a wide range of MULCO, products, such as BRECO, BRECOFLEX, CONTI@ SYNCHROFLEX and SYNCHROCHAIN PU belts.
productPerformance guaranteed
According to UPM Conveyors’ Roy Fowler, processors in the plastics industry are requiring more integration of belt conveyors into fully automatic cells incorporating product orientation, singluation and counting prior to presentation to assembly machines, which has resulted in more bespoke custom engineered solutions being necessary.
productIntegrated display
At this year’s Drives & Controls Mitsubishi Electric is assembling an exhibition display that integrates robots, HMIs, servos, drives, PLCs and networking into interactive displays.
productSmart, small, synchronised
With digital networking in logistics on the rise, this year’s CeMAT will see machine vision expert Vitronic showcase its portfolio of innovative Auto-ID solutions for both logistics and the CEP sector (Courier, Express and Parcel services).
productDirect drive articulated arm supports lean automation
Complementing its robolink W low-cost, wire-driven modular robotics kit, igus has introduced robolink D – a direct drive articulated joint kit. Currently available in three joint sizes – 20, 30 and 50 – the new development is based on self-lubricated PRT slewing ring bearings, with the joints driven by a worm gear drive and NEMA 17 or 23 stepper motor.
productObama & Merkel make a visit
The the year’s Hannover Messe industrial trade show saw US President Barack Obama visit the Harting Technology Group’s stand together with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the Harting family greeting the two heads of state.
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