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Press Release - Gripping Systems - 2013

10.06.2013

Standardized RCC axes for high-speed assembly

Lighter, more rigid, more dynamic: when complete Z or Y axes are to be moved in high-precision high-speed applications, the linear modules of SCHUNK's LCx series set a new benchmark. The profiles of the world's first standardized linear motor axes made of reinforced carbon composite weigh around 58% less than the profiles of comparable aluminum modules.

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03.05.2013

SCHUNK grippers are setting benchmarks in assembly and handling for over 30 years

In 1983, SCHUNK the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems introduced the world’s first standardized industrial gripper on the market. The "industrial hand," has been the former designation, and has been the starting point for a fast development of gripping systems which still continues today.

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11.04.2013

Automation and qualification create jobs

The technology-goalkeeper talk hosted by SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems on Tuesday at the Hanover Show, was prominently manned. The event has been moderated by SKY chief reporter of the Champions League, Jessica Kastrop. Managing Partner of SCHUNK, Henrik A. Schunk, Head of KUKA, Dr. Till Reuter, Volkswagen Senior Brand Manager, Dr. Hubert Waltl, Head of the Stuttgart IFF and Fraunhofer IPA, Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauernhansl, and goalkeeper legend and SCHUNK brand ambassador, Jens Lehmann participated at the talk on the subject "Success Factor Automation" with the result: Automation and qualification ensure production in Germany.

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08.04.2013

Intuitive, integrated, intelligent - The WSG series is now available in more sizes

Versatile, sensitive and extremely simple - this is the best description of the WSG series of servo-electric 2-Finger Parallel Grippers. Mechatronic grippers from SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems are designed for handling and assembly processes, where high flexibility or sensitivity are required. A whole range of possibilities for achieving more efficiency in production automation is hidden under its simple appearance. SCHUNK significantly expanded the series with a long-stroke version and a compact small parts gripper.

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08.04.2013

World Premiere: Standardized Long-Stroke Gripper with CFC Housing

The CGH long-stroke gripper from SCHUNK is a milestone in handling: For the first time SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems succeeded in standardizing a light-weight gripper with CFC housings. The versatile module convinces in terms of energy-efficiency and economic efficiency. It helps to increase dynamics of existing systems, or enables the use of smaller robots.

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08.04.2013

Quick-change fingers increase flexibility of assembly systems

SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems, has transferred its extensive experience with quick-change systems to the design of gripper fingers. The innovative family-owned company introduces a new type of finger blank with a quick-change system already integrated as a standard feature. The quick-change fingers allow users to minimize setup times when changing over to a new parts spectrum, resulting in increased productivity and flexibility of the overall system.

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02.04.2013

red dot Award for the Powerball Arm from SCHUNK

SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems has reason to celebrate: The Powerball Lightweight Arm LWA 4P wins the red dot Award: Product Design 2013. The exclusive principle of design behind the powerful lightweight arm convinced the jury of 37 experts of the internationally renowned competition even though the field of applicants was very large: This year the number of submissions amounted to 4,662 submissions in 19 different categories.

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28.02.2013

5-Finger Hand now also contains electronics

SCHUNK has optimized its 5-finger hand concept study. The motor controllers have been completely integrated in the wrist of the latest anthropomorphic gripper hand, and therefore very compact solutions are available now. Via defined interfaces, the gripper hand can be connected with the lightweight arm, which is already on the market.

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28.02.2013

Service Robotics: A Vision becomes Reality

Dr. Roko Tschakarow, Business Director Mobile Gripping Systems at SCHUNK, speaks about the future and the challenges of service robotics.

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19.02.2013

Rapid Pick & Place for loads up to 5 kg

The linear directly driven Pick & Place units of the PPU-E series from SCHUNK are considered to be the fastest pick & place units on the market. The largest size PPU-E 50, is an expert for dynamic handling of medium-weight masses up to 5 kg. For a complete cycle with a 280 mm horizontal and 150 mm vertical stroke the unit has a cycle time of 0.92 seconds with a tooling mass of 2 kg and 2 x 60 ms (for gripper).

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08.01.2013

Life quality with more "grip"

Lena Kredel suffers from multiple sclerosis. She cannot move her arms and legs, but nevertheless she is working. The literary scholar originates from Bad Segeberg, and does an apprenticeship as librarian at the University of Bremen. The particularity: She is using the service robot "Friend" as a tool, and its lightweight arm allows autonomous environmental interaction. Now the robot specialists from the Institute for Automation Technology (IAT) Bremen have modified the mechatronic helper so that Lena Kredel can independently catalog the books in the university’s library.

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