Any business that wants to increase the efficiency of its production relies on automation. At SPS 2024, we will be demonstrating how our solutions help companies to become more productive, and thus remain fit for the future. The focus is primarily on the future topics of e-mobility, mechatronics and artificial intelligence, as they offer enormous potential for sustainable and efficient production. With innovative products such as our RCG battery gripper for e-mobility, our new EZU electronic centrical gripper and our AI-supported 2D Grasping Kit, we are showcasing efficient and flexible gripping solutions.
In times of skill shortages and rising costs, automation is the key to success. As a specialist in toolholding and workholding, gripping and automation technology, we also offer customized engineering solutions that individually optimize the entire production process. Whether in machine loading or in special applications such as e-mobility – we ensure greater flexibility, precision and reliability in your production. Let's shape the future of automation together!
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The automotive industry is facing a major upheaval – transitioning from the traditional combustion engine to E-Mobility. SCHUNK is your partner for e-mobility and offers optimal concepts and solutions for the production, handling, and assembly of battery technologies and electric drive systems. With innovative handling technologies for hairpin stators, shafts and rotors as well as advanced methods for final assembly, SCHUNK makes a significant contribution to complete automation of the electric drive. These technologies and methods enable a smooth transition to e-mobility, and actively promote the dynamics of innovation.
A highlight in Nuremberg is the RCG round cell gripper for the flexible handling of battery cells. Conventional parallel grippers with movable fingers face a challenge when it comes to gripping, handling, and firmly positioning round cell batteries while they are moved and grouped into larger cells.
The RCG round cell gripper from SCHUNK meets this challenge! The RCG offers maximum precision with minimum impact on the equipment. The RCG can be used in a variety of solutions for picking up, placing, aligning and positioning round cell batteries.
It is not always possible to fall back on a standard component. For this purpose we have the SCHUNK Engineering: From a simple adaptation to complex individual clamping or automation solutions that have to be developed from scratch, everything is possible. In addition to a personal conversation with our customer service team, our digital tools provide support for individual configuration: easyJAW (chuck jaws) easyToolholder (toolholder), FGR (gripper finger), ELG and PLG as well as the linear module configurator. Our tried-and-tested configurators offer special solutions with just a few clicks - this saves time and can be implemented at low cost.
Mechatronic grippers offer maximum flexibility thanks to numerous adjustment options such as positioning, stroke and force. Thanks to their design with scope for future development, new software functions can be integrated at any time, ensuring a high degree of adaptability. SCHUNK grippers are easy to integrate into existing robotics and control systems, and enable fast commissioning. They are suitable for a wide range of applications, from mass production to smaller batches, and contribute to increase efficiency. They also work without compressed air, which makes them particularly energy-efficient and sustainable – ideal for clean and mobile applications.
The vision-based Application kit from SCHUNK consists of an application-specific selected gripper such as the EGU, a camera system and an industrial PC with pre-installed AI software. All components in the kit are precisely matched to each other and are process reliable. SCHUNK has developed the intelligent kit for a faster entry into autonomous handling of non-position-oriented objects. No prior knowledge of programming or image processing is required to use it. It frees skilled workers from repetitive tasks, creating a healthier and more attractive working environment. This also convinced the jury of the technology award. The HERMES AWARD was presented during the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe trade show.
