On May 3, Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH (Landau, Germany) announced the development of a compact, setup-free multifunctional gripper for the handling of multilayer-stacked or chaotically deposited ...

With two auxiliary slides for workpiece clamping, a new Schütte machine accommodates micro tools, gun drills, hob cutters and complex geometries. More set-up options, more automation opportunities ...

Moreover, eliminating intermediate handling helps the technology reduces operator errors, and maximizes efficiency—all vital aspects in achieving high-quality precision machining. Achieving Complex ...

Emag HSC series systems optimize crankshaft-oilhole drilling through special machine designs that allow using short tooling, multiple-part drilling and self-contained work handling. Because HSCs drill ...

Suction pads come in a vast range of sizes, shapes, and designs to safely handle most any product Designing a vacuum-handling system involves many factors. On one hand, engineers must contend with the ...

Double-seated and dimensioned guiding shafts ensure the KLM 300 stroke module can handle high payloads and achieve a repeat accuracy of less than 0.015 mm Double-seated and dimensioned guiding shafts ...

The new grippers have been developed on the basis of what is known as the Bernoulli principle. Compressed air flows through a very fine nozzle on the underside of the vacuum cup, which is then greatly ...