Industrial robots have revolutionised manufacturing processes across many industry sectors, through their flexibility and capability to adapt to numerous tasks. However, with increasing levels of flexibility being demanded by consumers across several different sectors, and shorter product lifespans, manufacturing processes today need to be even more agile to cater for this lower volume but higher mix scenario.
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Stäubli Fluid Connectors has launched a new end-of-arm-tooling range. The mechatronics specialist already offers a broad technology portfolio from a single source, coupled with advice for individual solutions in robotic material handling. This is now further enhanced through a close partnership with FIPA GmbH.
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Ever since robots started to become a significant part of our manufacturing processes, the benefits of the technology, in terms of performing heavy, dirty, repetitive, and sometimes dangerous tasks have been extolled. Clearly for businesses, the automation dividend is seen in improved performance, productivity, quality, and often lower manufacturing costs. However, alleviating humans from these activities is just but one part of the story.
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With robots now an essential element in many manufacturing facilities, users are benefiting from the increases in productivity, quality and consistency which these systems deliver. The high levels of reliability and uptime associated with robot systems, however, can sometimes lead to complacency when it comes to planning preventative maintenance schedules.
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Within the UK, the food and drink manufacturing sector is the largest. It is no surprise therefore that around 400,000 people are employed within this essential manufacturing sector. However, this in turn highlights the reliance that the sector has historically placed on the ready availability of manual labour.
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Stäubli already offers a comprehensive product range up to 1530kg robot payload capacity. Five new sizes have now been launched to expand the existing MPS tool changer range, covering payload capacities from 15kg to 80kg, enabling Stäubli to offer a robotic tool change solution for virtually all robots and payloads.
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Stäubli has invested in a new Robot Demonstration Vehicle, providing potential customers with a COVID-safe opportunity to see first-hand some of the latest developments in the Stäubli range.
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Due to their smart and compact design, performance and connectivity, Stäubli’s four-axis TS2 Series has received the prestigious Red Dot Award in the Product Design category.
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