Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.27
March 12, 2023
…have options for several different end effectors, including soft vacuum grippers. Soft robotic grippers improve the range of delicate parts clean room robots can handle, but careful programming is still necessary to ensure precision and accuracy. Yamaha makes Cartesian robots for clean room applications. Source: Yamaha How to prevent robot-related contamination Despite the risks, adopting clean room robots has clear benefits for businesses. In fact, the increasing adoption of robotics is largely due to their increasing capabilities. But what can businesses do to minimize the risks associated with clean room robots so they can perform their jobs safely? Robotics developers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.13
September 22, 2020
…electron microscopes and X-ray microscopes—can only operate in a vacuum. That’s a problem because in a vacuum the liquid in each chamber evaporates instead of forming a gel. Kolmakov and his colleagues at NIST and at the Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste in Italy, solved the issue and demonstrated 3D gel printing in liquids by placing an ultrathin barrier—a thin sheet of silicon nitride—between the vacuum and the liquid chamber. The thin sheet protects the liquid from evaporating (as it would ordinarily do in vacuum) but allows X-rays and electrons to penetrate into the liquid. The method enabled the team to use…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.09
August 06, 2024
…in their manufacturing operations.” Schmalz is a provider of vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems. Its products are used globally for logistics, automotive, electronics and furniture manufacturing applications, among others. The company’s range of vacuum automation products include individual components such as suction cups and vacuum pumps, as well as complete gripping systems and clamping systems for holding workpieces, including for CNC machining. Divestiture marks 10 years of company’s gripper systems development Oxipital AI said its mission is to deliver actionable insights through deep object understanding to its customers as they embrace Industry 5.0. The company secured $26 million in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.65
March 28, 2023
…can easily select the palletizing kit type and pre-determined vacuum cup size necessary for the application. Off-the-shelf kits eliminate the need to design tools, Destaco said. Destaco offers broad range of EOAT tools Other cobot tooling solutions that Destaco is now offering include: CB-200 Quick-Move Base: Allows the cobot to be moved from one workstation to another without the need to reprogram the robot. ARV-C Vacuum Gripper: Can pick up and move product via one airline with an auto-release vacuum generator; available in nine sizes and shapes. MG Magnet Gripper: Allows the picking of ferrous material or components with one…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.30
August 17, 2022
…euroTECH Vertriebs GmbH announced that it has applied its vacuum technology expertise to facade construction. The Rosenfeld, Germany-based distributor claimed that its new eT-Litocran700 is the fastest device of its kind. “What do a giraffe gazelle (lat. Litocranius) and an installation attachment for telescopic handlers have in common? The answer to this becomes apparent when observing the ease with which the giraffe gazelle stands and its ultimate precision in gathering the best-tasting leaves from trees,” said euroTECH. “The eT-Litocran700 offers unprecedented 3D fine-tuned control for fast, low-labor installation of windows as well as glass and facade elements,” the company said.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.07
January 31, 2023
…May 2022, Piab AB acquired Joulin, a leader in vacuum gripping systems. Since then, the Swedish company has integrated three of Joulin's gripper ranges into its Kenos portfolio. Piab noted that it continues to market systems for heavy-duty industries under the Joulin brand, whose experts continue to provide support by defining the best system for each customer. The company said it creates sustainable automation for safer and more efficient workplaces. It claimed that its robotic grippers provide intelligent material flow and enhance human lifting power. Piab said its leading vacuum technology includes suction cups and pumps, as well as full…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.01
February 07, 2023
…of mobile robot provider Fetch Robotics —now part of Zebra Technologies— joined the company's board of directors. “TAILOS' robotic vacuum system is user-friendly and easy to use, with an intuitive interface that anyone can pick up and start using with ease,” said TAILOS. “No setup, mapping, or integration is required. Simply 'Press Play, Walk Away,' and let the vacuum handle the dull, dirty, and mundane tasks.” “With TAILOS Swarm, customers can achieve higher efficiency, enhanced cleanliness, and improved guest satisfaction scores,” the company added.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.90
September 05, 2023
…arm, software The PE20 is equipped with Robotiq's PowerPick20 vacuum gripper for performance and versatility. The gripper has a high payload to weight ratio, allowing to optimize the net UR20 lift capacity to 18 kg, it said. “PowerPick20 is the only standard gripper on the market that is designed specifically for palletizing applications using Universal Robots' next generation arm, the UR20,” said Desjardins. The PowerPick20 vacuum gripper is designed for palletizing with the UR20 cobot arm. Source: Robotiq PowerPick20 includes a dual-channel external controller. According to Robotiq, enhanced control over the vacuum flow allows for optimizing multiple case picks as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.63
May 17, 2022
…Using a FANUC CRX-10iA collaborative robot and Schmalz FXCB vacuum gripping system, the Orion, Mich.-based company’s robotic cell will show solution planning for de-layering and tote filling. It uses defined box and tote parameters to optimize the tote fill and solve the entire layer. The Schmalz FXCB gripping system integrates a vacuum generator, flow resistors, and digital pressure switch into a compact and lightweight design. Liberty Reach will showcase how its vision software can find the best fit and use algorithms to optimize the pick solution for reduced cycle time overall, according to Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). An optimized cycle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.26
October 16, 2023
…(EOAT),” stated Madeleine Sheikh, product manager at the Piab Vacuum Automation Division, in a release. “What we have here is a complete pre-engineered bag gripper that is easy to install, adjust and maintain,” she added. “It offers flexibility to fit any roller conveyor on the market, and slip sheets are handled just as easy by our vacuum-based upgrade option with Duraflex suction cups and COAX technology.” Piab Group has sold gripping, lifting, and moving systems since 1951. The Täby, Sweden-based company said automation can eliminate resource waste and worker injuries. It has reported annual sales of about $175 million (U.S.).…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.93
March 11, 2021
…tending and palletizing to de-stacking of metal sheets.” VGP20 vacuum gripper designed to cut costs, time of deployment OnRobot described its VGP20 electric vacuum gripper, which it released last month, as the “world's most powerful” in its class. The vacuum gripper can handle payloads of 20 kg (44.09 lb.), making it suitable for everything from electronics and pharmaceuticals to food and beverage, according to the company. “Our customers asked for a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy vacuum gripper that can pick up bulky, heavy-duty payloads while being intelligent enough to handle a wide range of items, including those with irregular shapes and porous…
