Ever since robots started to become a mainstream part of manufacturing, the concept of fully automated flexible production has been the ultimate objective for businesses across a wide range of sectors. Moving towards this goal has been an iterative process with ongoing developments in hardware, software and connectivity making it possible to continually enhance the flexibility and capability of automated manufacturing.
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Stäubli Industry 4.0 solutions deliver access to valuable robot performance data
This article, by Stäubli’s Simon Jenkins, highlights the benefits which Industry 4.0 connectivity provides to users of the company’s robots, by giving them real time access to valuable data which can be used to maximise uptime and further boost productivity.
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Robots support growth in Medical, Pharmaceutical and Lifesciences sectors
Since the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hit home in the early part of 2020, many companies within the Medical, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences sectors have been working flat out – undertaking essential research into a possible vaccine, providing essential analytical and testing resources and, of course, manufacturing PPE.
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Stäubli robots drive growth in automotive battery pack production
The growth in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles available today demonstrates the automotive industry’s determination to act upon environmental concerns. Electric vehicles (EV’s) with their low or zero emissions are definitely becoming a highly strategic part of many OEMs' business strategies.
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Working together for systematic thinking
Staubli’s robotic arm (TS2-60), HepcoMotion’s GFX Guidance System and the Beckhoff eXtended Transport System (XTS) are all cooperating in one cell to demonstrate the joint potential they offer.
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Integrating robotics solutions into EcoStruxureTM smart machines
Sta¨ubli Robotics, an international player in robotics automation, and Schneider Electric signed an agreement to integrate customised Sta¨ubli TS series four axis SCARA robots into Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Machine architecture and platform.
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