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Stäubli to showcase new range of robots designed for food sector

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Stäubli is planning to use the forthcoming International Processing and Production Expo 2020 event to showcase a range of new industrial robots designed for the food sector.

The industrial automation specialist says the “humid environment” – or “HE” –  line of robotic solutions “leads the industry” in the safe, hygienic processing of a wide range of food products, including meats.

Stäubli adds that the cleanliness, speed, efficiency and safety of a wide variety of its robotic solutions will be on display for attendees at the upcoming meat-industry focused IPPE. [Read more…] about Stäubli to showcase new range of robots designed for food sector

Grote demonstrates robotic sandwich-making system

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A company called Grote has demonstrated a robotic sandwich-making system which it developed in partnership with Stäubli Robotics. (See video below.)

Grote is a manufacturer of food processing equipment and the system it showcased at the International Baking Industry Exposition is said to be feature “robotic food contact for the first time in America”.

Grote’s systems shows how it utilizes Stäubli’s TX2-60 HE robotic arms to assemble sandwiches, cut them, and place them on trays. [Read more…] about Grote demonstrates robotic sandwich-making system

Stäubli launches new range of collaborative robots

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Stäubli has released a line of five new collaborative robots based on the TX2 industrial robots, claiming they are the “world’s safest, most collaborative cobots”.

The company says the new cobots “offer exceptional productivity and the safest man–machine collaboration on the market”.

The TX2touch is the only cobot with the SIL3/PLe safety level. It can handle loads of up to 20 kg and is equipped with a highly responsive skin system. [Read more…] about Stäubli launches new range of collaborative robots

Stäubli charging system installed for electric vehicles at Long Beach port

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Stäubli’s Quick Charging Connector (QCC), a rapid charging system for the automatic charging of electric vehicles, have been incorporated in high powers chargers installed by Tritium at the Port of Long Beach, California, USA.

SSA Marine, which manages the terminal at the Port of Long Beach, is transforming 33 diesel-powered tractors by retrofitting them with all-electric drivetrain systems.

Tritium, an Australian company that designs and manufactures fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles, will install its Veefil High Power Chargers (HPCs), type PK 175kW DC to power SSA Marine’s fleet of terminal tractors.

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Stäubli opens fourth site in North America

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Stäubli announced the opening of a new training facility and service centre in Novi, Michigan (USA). The facility provides support for Stäubli customers in all industrial sectors with a special focus on the automotive industry.

The new facility will also serve as a sales, service and engineering center for Stäubli’s robotic, fluid and electrical connector customers.

This new site is in line with the current growth strategy of Stäubli group, focusing on organic growth as well as targeted acquisitions, ensuring its clients receive innovative and comprehensive products and technologies.

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Stäubli Group strengthens robotics portfolio with stake in WFT

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Stäubli Group – a global leader in mechatronic solutions – has announced the acquisition of a 70 percent stake in WFT GmbH & Co. KG, based in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany.

WFT has been a specialist in the construction of special purpose machines and mobile platforms for two decades. In line with Stäubli’s growth strategy, this acquisition allows the joining of forces in new complementary fields such as autonomous guided vehicles (AGV) and automation add-ons.

All employees of the acquired business will join the Stäubli Robotics Division, while the factory in Sulzbach-Rosenberg will become part of the global production network of Stäubli. The new company will operate under the name Stäubli WFT GmbH.

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Stäubli launches TS2 robot range

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Staubli‘s new TS2 SCARA series, which made its world debut at Automatica, Stäubli is a four-axis machine with  JCS drive technology, said to give ultra-short cycle times and it’s ‘hygiene design’ opens up new possibilities for use in sensitive environments.

Stäubli Robotics director Gerald Vogt said: “We have given our SCARAs a complete makeover. They are now modular in design and, for the first time, incorporate our very own JCS drive technology which has been setting new standards in our six-axis machines.

“This technology is the key to the enormous performance gains of the four-axis TS2. Hollow shaft technology has made possible a unique cleanroom design which makes external cabling a thing of the past.”

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Stäubli to show new mechatronics solutions at Hannover Messe

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At the world’s largest industrial fair in Hannover, Stäubli will show solutions in three fields: connectors, robotics and textiles.

These will include the ultra-safe TX2 six-axis series for all levels of human-robot collaboration, the HelMo mobile robotic system, innovative tool changing systems for robots in all load classes, reliable and extremely performing connector solutions with rapid coupling cycles and new technologies for the manufacture of technical fabrics made from high-modulus fibers.

Stäubli will also be presenting new solutions for making production processes more efficient, economical and compatible with Industry 4.0. Connectorson show will include a range of quick release couplings.

Stäubli will exhibit at Hall 17, Booth C13.

30 industrial robot manufacturers to watch

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2018 looks all set to be a bumper year for sales of industrial robot arms across all categories – from the large, heavyweight class right down to the small desktop variety. 

With established robot makers expanding their range, and with new startups launching innovative new models, the market is more dynamic than ever.

Oversupply may be a problem going forward, especially as Chinese robot manufacturers step up their production, but even including the new companies entering the market, the number of industry-standard robot makers worldwide is relatively small.  [Read more…] about 30 industrial robot manufacturers to watch

Video: Stäubli Robotics investing in software for the future

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One of the first industrial automation companies in the world, Stäubli, is investing in the next generation of technology for the future. 

In an exclusive interview with Robotics and Automation News (video above), Stäubli Robotics group division manager Gerald Vogt says the company is “investing and developing in the software side”.

A range of Stäubli robots
A range of Stäubli robots

However, he added that hardware remains fundamental to the company’s business. “I think mechanics will still be the basis on which software is built, meaning that if you don’t have good mechanics, the software will not help.”

Vogt says this is an exciting time for the robotics and automation sector because “we have the technology” to see what the applications of Industry 4.0 technologies are going to be.