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Press Release - 2010
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06-24-2010
Linear module D 90: Small and quiet
SCHUNK has enlarged the series of compact linear modules from the HSB system for miniaturization.
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06-10-2010
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.
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06-08-2010
Robotic Tool Change System with integrated piston stroke control
The program of standardized robotic tool change systems with integrated piston stroke monitoring from SCHUNK has been enlarged. With the improved SWS-040 and the completely new SWS-076 SCHUNK now offers seven sizes with integrated monitoring. It helps to monitor the condition of the tool change system, to minimize the unit’s size, and to increase process reliability.
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06-08-2010
Powerball makes service robots mobile
The automation specialist SCHUNK from Lauffen in Germany has further expanded its modular robotics range with the SPB Powerball. For the first time, the movements of two axes are combined in a single module in extremely compact space. The powerful module provides high torques. It can be used to implement compact lightweight arms, service robots and other handling applications with a modular structure.
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06-08-2010
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.
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06-08-2010
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, the modular design of the PHL offers 90 standardized versions from the beginning! Thus over-sizing is avoided, the consumption of compressed air and energy is minimized, and the required space for applications is reduced. With the PHL, SCHUNK makes efficient gripping of large strokes possible.
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06-08-2010
Very efficient handling of small components
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.
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06-08-2010
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 per cent. For multi-axis handling systems, where complete Z- or Y axis are moved, the lightweight design ensures efficiency and helps the axes to accelerate, saving a lot of energy in the process.
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05-25-2010
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.
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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.
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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.
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04-01-2010
Heavy Duty Gripping Systems for Wind Power Stations
Industrial robots can now lift weights of a ton or more. For building wind power stations, such "powerhouses" open new potentials in productivity. For assuring a reliable grip of bearings, hubs and other heavy components, SCHUNK developed a heavy load gripper which achieves a stroke of 100 millimeters per finger a gripping force of 23,000 Newton.
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04-01-2010
High-Speed Gripper for Solar Cells
An effective module for more efficiency in the solar industry will be showcased by SCHUNK at the Automatica in Munich, Germany. The dynamic solar cell gripper SZG handles wafers and finished cells sizing 156 x 156 or 125 x 125 mm extremely fast and process reliable. A transportation cycle of 550 mm including inspection with a camera sytem and the way back is carried out in a cycle time of less than 1 second. Therefore it defines a new performance class in solar cell manufacturing. New and exisiting facilities can be equipped with this sensitive high-speed gripper.
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03-31-2010
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.
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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.
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03-15-2010
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.
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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 .
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02-10-2010
A Team of Experts for Tool Grinding
During tool grinding, microns decide on the quality of the manufactured cutting edges. In order to achieve optimum results in sharpening dull tools, the right selection of toolholder is imperative.
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02-09-2010
All-in-One Palettiergreifsystem
Das standardisierte Palettiergreifsystem LEG des Lauffener Automationsspezialisten SCHUNK ist ein echter Alleskönner: Flexibel handhabt es im Wechsel Paletten, Zwischenlagen und verschiedene Produkte. Das Herzstück des Multifunktionsgreifers ist der Servo-Parallelgreifer LEG von SCHUNK.
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01-25-2010
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.
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01-13-2010
New gripper sizes of the compact class
SCHUNK has expanded its compact class, the 2-Finger-Parallel Gripper type JGP and the 3-Finger-Centric Gripper type JGZ with the sizes 200, 240, and 300 now. All the modules are equipped with a powerful pneumatic oval or round piston drive and together with the compact dimensions, an excellent power density is achieved.
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01-12-2010
KONTEC KSG-5A:
Maximum flexibility for 5-axes machining
To operators, who wish to utilze the full potential of 5-axes machining in the mold and die production, SCHUNK, the leading expert in toolholding and workholding offers a most efficient and flexible NC-Quick Clamping Vise type KSG-5A. Between its high 5-axes jaws, the workpieces can be clamped within seconds in a way that provides full spindle clearance. Suitable for the individual workpiece, the operator can assemble various top jaws from the standard chuck jaw program from SCHUNK onto the high supporting jaws. In order to avoid deformation at the workpiece, the clamping force of the KSG-5A can be continuously adjusted and precisely defined between four and 40 kN.
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01-12-2010
TENDO Hydraulic Expansion Toolholders - Very slim and precise!
SCHUNK development engineers went above and beyond when developing the slim version of the TENDO hydraulic expansion toolholder TENDO LSS for the interfaces HSK-A 63 and SK 40.
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01-07-2010
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.
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