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Workpiece clamping technology

Positioning in high-end palletizing in a matter of seconds

November 2023

Flat, more stable and more high-performance: SCHUNK has further developed its VERO-S NSA plus palletizing module especially for automated machine tool loading and upgraded it to its new NSA3 generation. The stainless steel clamping module is part of the extensive SCHUNK VERO-S modular system for efficient workpiece clamping...

Flat, more stable and more high-performance: SCHUNK has further developed its VERO-S NSA plus palletizing module especia...

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The future is open, and it will be a good one!

November 2023

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz took the opportunity to find out more about the planned project Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (Ipai). At the invitation of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, he informed himself about this pioneering applied artificial intelligence project (AI) on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz took the opportunity to find out more about the planned project Innovation Park Artificia...

Henrik A. Schunk at the Mechanical Engineering Summit 2023

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Data exchange to promote resilience and competitiveness

November 2023

At the 14th German Mechanical Engineering Summit in Berlin, representatives of the German mechanical and plant engineering industry as well as politicians discussed the challenges currently facing the sector. Key topics included the shortage of skilled workers, sustainability and digitalization as well as the role these iss...

At the 14th German Mechanical Engineering Summit in Berlin, representatives of the German mechanical and plant engineeri...

Workpiece clamping technology

Manual or fully automated quick jaw changes – completely toolless

November 2023

A boost for automation from SCHUNK: With the TANDEM BWA clamping force blocks, fully automatic clamping of different workpieces in small batch sizes is possible. The chuck jaws of the latest clamping force block generation can be changed flexibly with the robot. This leads to an enormous reduction in set-up times, especiall...

A boost for automation from SCHUNK: With the TANDEM BWA clamping force blocks, fully automatic clamping of different wor...

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Network for AI transformation

November 2023

Heilbronn develops into European center for AI research. The Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (Ipai) connects AI stakeholders from different from different areas. SCHUNK has been part of the ecosystem from the very beginning, creating innovations based around this key technology. Together with our partners, a joint l...

Heilbronn develops into European center for AI research. The Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (Ipai) connects AI ...

Depaneling technology

The SAL-1300 separates panels with high-speed laser technology

October 2023

At Productronica 2023, SCHUNK Electronic Solutions will be showcasing the SAL-1300, the first laser depaneling machine in the depaneling machine family. This compact stand-alone machine with speedLAS® technology makes laser-based depaneling at high speeds possible. The laser reduces process times by up to 80% while also en...

At Productronica 2023, SCHUNK Electronic Solutions will be showcasing the SAL-1300, the first laser depaneling machine ...

Gripping technology

Free pneumatic positioning made easy

October 2023

The new type of pneumatic positioning device (PPD) from SCHUNK allows free pneumatic positioning with pneumatic grippers – with a simple set-up of gripper, sensor, and positioning device. Thanks to prefabricated PLC function blocks, commissioning is also very simple. This is an optimal solution for any gripper application, ...

The new type of pneumatic positioning device (PPD) from SCHUNK allows free pneumatic positioning with pneumatic grippers...

Technical report

Workpiece handling on the next level

October 2023

In a modern production plant, grippers perform various handling tasks. Here, different workpieces also place different demands on gripping technology. The latest gripper generation from SCHUNK meets these requirements for flexibility with gripping modes that can be adapted to the workpiece parameters. For this purpose, the ...

In a modern production plant, grippers perform various handling tasks. Here, different workpieces also place different d...

Toolholding and workholding

Easy and individual toolholder configuration

October 2023

New digital tool from SCHUNK - the easyToolholder configurator. This can be used for optimal online adaptation of standard toolholders to their respective machining task . The customized inquiry and ordering process takes place 24/7 in real time with full transparency.

New digital tool from SCHUNK - the easyToolholder configurator. This can be used for optimal online adaptation of standa...

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Some of the best CNC lathe operators in Germany

October 2023

The young, talented SCHUNK apprentice Julian Gelo showed off his skills at the German championship in "CNC turning", and won the bronze medal. This means he is part of the national team and now has the chance to represent Germany at the upcoming World Championship in Lyons.

The young, talented SCHUNK apprentice Julian Gelo showed off his skills at the German championship in "CNC turning", and...

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Positioning in high-end palletizing in a matter of seconds

The future is open, and it will be a good one!

Data exchange to promote resilience and competitiveness

Manual or fully automated quick jaw changes – completely toolless

Network for AI transformation

The SAL-1300 separates panels with high-speed laser technology

Free pneumatic positioning made easy

Workpiece handling on the next level

Easy and individual toolholder configuration

Some of the best CNC lathe operators in Germany

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