Keyence has once again demonstrated its commitment to quality and innovation through the introduction of a new range of safety interlock switches suitable for a broad spectrum of machine safety applications. Available in mechanical locking and non-contact versions, the GS series combines ultra-compact size with innovative design and robust build which makes it easy to design into or retrofit to any machine. The locking type negates the possibility of unintended or unauthorised access to (…)

Wyzo – the world’s first high-speed pick-and-place sidebot – is now available for companies making their first steps into automation, as well as for large manufacturers looking for unrivalled versatility. Compact and agile, Wyzo works safely side-by-side with humans without protective barriers or performance compromises. This new approach to collaborative production is ideal for lightweight applications in the food & beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, (…)

Wickert Maschinenbau has developed an extremely compact, setup-free multifunctional gripper for the handling of multilayer-stacked or chaotically deposited components with layer separation. The system is available with two different gripper types: A group of two to six fingers picks up workpieces and lifts them out of the transport container. As soon as one layer has been completely emptied, the separation sheet is removed by three close-fitting, extendable vacuum suction elements on the (…)

Starting on 30 March 2021, FANUC will conduct a webinar series with a focus on factory automation. Webinars will be held on a monthly basis and feature many useful, flexible and safety enhancing functions of FANUC’s CNCs. Examples are the Quick and Simple Start Up (QSSR) for easy connection of robots and machines as well as other functions like G-Code Guidance, PROFINET functionality and tools like the Dual Check Safety Acceptance Test Assist Tool. Machine Tool Builders, end customers and (…)

COVID-19 poses challenges to industrial companies worldwide. Many factories stand still or produce with limited capacities, employees work in shifts or from their home office, only gradually returning to their workplaces. Notwithstanding the severe situation, now is the time to prepare production and employees for the time after the pandemic as one thing seems certain: the efficiency and flexibility of production as well as the know-how of employees will determine the survival of companies. (…)

The company BoKa Automatisierung from Bavaria, Germany, has developed a new, contactless solution for coronavirus. Instead of medical personnel, the prototype machine uses a video system and a FANUC robot to guide tests and collect samples. If put into practice, the innovative system could reduce the risk of infection at test stations and free up urgently needed medical personnel for work in hospitals, nursing homes and public health agencies. The fully automated test works either as a (…)

The automation company FANUC is committed to strong growth in Europe by responding to customers’ requirement of further support and service. The specialist in CNC controls, robots and intelligent machines invested around 100 million euros in the past three years in the expansion of its European subsidiaries and it will invest another 100 million euros over the next three years. New facilities and expansions are being planned in more than ten European locations. FANUC continues to (…)

In two weeks is when it finally kicks off: on Tuesday 18 September, the AMB trade fair in Stuttgart opens the doors. The AMB is the largest and most important trade fair this year for the metalworking industry in Germany. It’s the fourth time now that RoboJob – the Belgian market leader in CNC automation – will be taking part and they’ll also be introducing two new products there. The AMB trade fair has been high on the priorities of the Belgian specialist in CNC automation for a long (…)

At the GF Machining Solutions Supplier Day 2017 in Losone (CH), GF Machining Solutions awarded 10 of its best suppliers within Europe. Among a range of candidates, FANUC has been selected for its excellent supplier performance. The Swiss company, GF Machining Solutions (GFMS), provides solutions for innovative milling, EDM, laser texturing, automation and customer service support. By collaborating with FANUC, GFMS can provide more customer-centric solutions that suit a variety of (…)

Wibu-Systems will be exhibiting for the first time at the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking industry. The experts for secure software licensing will be demonstrating with the help of a beverage tapping machine how new business models for intelligent production can be created with the aid of networked systems. Codemeter allows protected business models for Industry 4.0. (Copyright: Trumpf) Wibu-Systems will be showing at the trade fair EMO 2017 how connected systems for (…)