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08-30-2010

Magnetic Lifting Technology
Program for Lifting Magnets has been enlarged

SCHUNK, the competence leader in clamping technology and gripping systems is well-known for the MAGNOS magnetic clamping solutions. Just in time for the AMB show, SCHUNK presents their enlarged program for permanent lifting magnets, which can be manually and electrically actuated, and for the first time ever, pneumatically.

08-24-2010

Extremely multi-functional force/torque sensor

SCHUNK'S 6-axis force/torque sensor, FTNet, is a real all-rounder: With its high-speed data output, four possible communication protocols, remote monitoring via LAN and configuration via web interface, it is currently the most multi-functional force/torque sensor for industrial automation.

08-17-2010

Very efficient lightweight axis made of carbon fiber

Components made of carbon fiber are making many advances in racing and automotive engineering. With the CFK-axis system CLD, SCHUNK is now showcasing for the first time, a standardized linear axis made of carbon fiber. It is the lightest directly driven linear axis on the market. Compared with aluminum profiles, the weight of the profile reduces by 58%.

08-16-2010

Controlling grippers with an iPad

With WSG 50, SCHUNK, the competence leader in clamping technology and gripping systems is now able to offer a sensitive gripper for the first time that can be controlled via Ethernet TCP/IP in addition to Profibus DP and that also has an integrated Web server for configuration and diagnostics. That makes programming, putting it into operation, remote maintenance and its provision with updates with an Apple iPad for example, extremely simple.

08-16-2010

Up to 120 Picks per Minute

The pneumatically driven PPU-P unit from SCHUNK makes rapid Pick & Place possible. With up to 120 cycles per minute, it is the fastest pneumatic Pick & Place Unit on the market. Thanks to the control unit, the gripper can be placed directly over the individual target position, and is actuated through the standard control interface.

08-16-2010

Modular Long Stroke Gripper: The new Power Generation

With the PHL, SCHUNK launches a new generation of long stroke grippers. The PHL from SCHUNK alternatively disposes of a multi-tooth guidance or a profiled rail guidance, which increases the degree of efficiency of the module. More importantly...

08-12-2010

SCHUNK twitters

SCHUNK is now on Twitter! Followers will receive the latest trends in clamping technology and automation.

08-09-2010

VERO-S: Quick-Change Pallet System of the next Generation

At the AMB Show in Stuttgart Germany, SCHUNK will showcase the quick-change pallet system for the next generation. The new set-up time killer is called VERO-S and will replace the SCHUNK UNILOCK module

08-08-2010

SCG Sterigrip - Efficient grippers for hygienic pharmaceutical production

SCHUNK has developed a gripping system particularly with the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and laboratory automation in mind. SCG Sterigrip fulfilles all the requirements for cleanroom class 1 applications. This hygienic gripper is made of stainless steel weighing 160 grams. With a unique patented drive concept, the angular gripper defines a completely new dimension of performance amongst pneumatic grippers.

06-16-2010

Henrik A. Schunk new Chairman of EUnited Robotics

Henrik A. Schunk, Managing Partner of SCHUNK in Lauffen (Germany), was elected as the new Chairman of EUnited Robotics for the period of three years. Henrik A. Schunk is the successor of Stefan Müller, former CEO of KUKA Roboter in Augsburg (Germany), who was one of the founding members and Chairman of the European Robotics Association for the past six years.

06-09-2010

Heinz-Dieter Schunk receives the 2010 Engelberger Robotics award for Leadership in Robotics

During the 41 International Symposium of Robotics 2010, Heinz-Dieter Schunk, CEO of SCHUNK, in Lauffen, Germany, received the Engelberger Robotics Award. The Engelberger Award is considered to be the most prestigious award in the robotics field.

06-09-2010

SCHUNK’s MPG-plus received the MM Award

With the MPG-plus Miniature Parallel Gripper, SCHUNK brings about new solutions for the handling of small components. Compared with similar modules which require the same input, the new SCHUNK gripper for small components achieves a considerably higher output, clearing the way for smaller and more efficient systems. At the Automatica show 2010, this power gripper received the MM Award in the category "gripping technology" of the renowned magazine MM MaschinenMarkt.

06-08-2010

SCHUNK TV presents Show Highlights

As of June 11, 2010, SCHUNK TV will send live reports twice a day from the AUTOMATICA show in Munich.

05-25-2010

SCHUNK strengthens distribution in China

More than ever before, China is the main focus of German machine builders. Within the next few years, SCHUNK would like to increase growth in the People’s Republic, and in preparation for this desired growth, SCHUNK has realigned their activities of distribution.

05-17-2010

Hydraulic Expansion Tooolholders - Most powerful than ever

With the TENDO E compact SCHUNK starts a new era in tool clamping. For the first time ever hydraulic expansion toolholders are available, which transfer torques of up to 900 Nm (at a 20 mm clamping diameter) safely and are absolutely adequate for volume cutting. With its excellent vibration damping and a very precise true-running accuracy of less than 0.003 mm at 2,5 x D, the precision mounting prevents the spindle but also the cutting edge from damage.

04-19-2010

Adjustable Compensation Units without pneumatic system

Even if deviations in position and tolerances of robot and workpieces have to be compensated, SCHUNK offers a vast product portofolio of compensation units, which help the robot avoid malfunctions and damages to the tooling or part and assures more efficiency and process reliability. At the Automatica 2010 SCHUNK showcase three compensation units, which operate without a pneumatic system.

04-12-2010

Efficient, flexible and affordable

Components used for service robotics have to be light-weight, but also have to quickly move relatively heavy loads. The industry-prooven LWA 3 light-weight arm from SCHUNK combines both aspects. Its light, rigid design and its efficient drives currently makes it the most efficient modular light-weight arm on the international market. It disposes of a weight-payload ratio which is better than 2 : 1, is able to handle masses of up to 10 kg at full dynamics, and is equipped with a control unit and power supply. The modular arm can be configurated according to the specific application and thus perfectly adjusted to various tasks.

03-29-2010

Further gripper sizes for dirty environments

SCHUNK is extending its series of sealed grippers, the 2-Finger-Parallel Gripper DPG-plus is available in sizes 240 and 300 now. The actuation via an oval piston and the multi-tooth guidance provide a powerful, precise, and fail-safe handling of this gripper. Therefore a high machine availability, and consequently, a high profitable efficiency of manufacturing and assembly is assured.

03-17-2010

Flexible precision toolholder for tool grinding
The precise prism toolholder type PRISMO clamps every shank diameter between 5 and 20 millimeters

Without any doubt, the PRISMO tool grinding toolholder from SCHUNK is one of the highlights of this year’s GrindTec show. With its variable clamping diameter, a threefold prism guidance, and intermeshed chuck jaws, the all-purpose mounting achieves high repeat accuracies of less than 0.005 mm and avoids tube unbalance almost completely. These are ideal pre-conditions for automated manufacturing of small batch sizes.

03-08-2010

Facilitating the Design of Modules

SCHUNK has improved its user-friendly modular system. With two software solutions "Toolbox Rotation" and "Toolbox Translation" every GEMOTEC system from the rotary and linear modules to the gantry modules can be designed. Therefore the high efficiency of individual components can be completely exploited and avoids an expensive over-sizing.

03-01-2010

Third SCHUNK Expert Days Service Robotics
World-wide network of experts advances service robotics

On February 24 and 25, 2010, professionals from all over the world met at the third Expert Days on Service Robotics at SCHUNK in Lauffen, Germany, the technology leader in gripping and workholding. This world-wide symposium is considered to be the leading communication platform for applied service robotics. This is due to top-class attendees, which SCHUNK invites every year for this event, and the high dynamics involved by the topic itself. From a small group of thoughtleaders in robotics, an interdisciplinary global network developed, which is preparing the future for robots as a flexible aid in industrial and domestic environments .

02-08-2010

All-in-One Palletizing Gripping System

The standardized palletizing gripping system type LEG from SCHUNK, flexibly handles pallets, intermediate layers and other products. The core of the multi-functional gripper is the LEG servo-parallel gripper from SCHUNK.

02-01-2010

Change the cycle type as you like

SCHUNK has enlarged its GEMOTEC modular system for modular assembly technology by a new pneumatically driven ring indexing table type RST-P, which can cycle either to the left or to the right or alternate without requiring any modifications.

01-25-2010

SCHUNK Laser Technology
Laser Welding for a Wide Range of Parts

SCHUNK presented its highly flexible laser welding machine for the partially automated deposition welding and repair welding of challenging materials and complex component geometries for the first time at Euromold in Frankfurt. The precision machine allows both small components and components weighing several tons to be machined quickly and conveniently.

01-18-2010

SCHUNK Expert Days - Service Robotics 2010
Expert forum for the future of service robotics

The first two Expert Days in 2008 and 2009 were a great success for all the participants. Now SCHUNK, the specialist in toolholding, workholding and automation in Lauffen, Germany, has organized the third Expert Days for service robotics on February 24 and 25, 2010. Experts from all over the world will assemble at this summit. In numerous lectures, which are held in English, the participiants will recieve information on present research projects, trends, and chances for service robotics.

11-09-2009

Subsidies and SCHUNK equipment for path-breaking research in robotics

Modern robot applications offer an enormous potential for the economy and society. For this reason the European Union decided, to subsidize the transfer of know-how between research institutions and industry and thus to strengthen it.