igus
igus will showcase a number of solutions for automation, including a running demonstration of the triflex robotic retraction system. (Image courtesy of igus.)
For lighter duty robotic applications, the company will as be showcasing the customizable robolink D system, made up of self-lubricating joints and worm gears, run via stepper motor and available in three sizes. Components for automation applications including self-lubricating bearings, linear gantries and more.
Stäubli
Stäubli will showcase a variety of products, including the new TX2 line of collaborative robots.The company also will debut its new MPS tool changers, designed to enhance the productivity of automated production lines, as well as solutions and proprietary technology for fluid and electrical connectors.
The company’s new six-axis machines are suitable for high-volume manufacturing. Stäubli Robotics will simulate a smart factory by displaying different TX2 models in multiple interlinked cells to demonstrate their Industry 4.0 compatibility, as well as their collaborative skills.
The new TX2 line is offered in six model series and is capable of handling loads between two and up to 15kg with a reach between 515 and 1,450mm.
Stäubli North America’s robotics division manager Sebastien Schmitt says the company opted to use standard models for man-robot collaboration and has dispensed with manufacturing typical collaborative robots, which have limited performance.
“Such robots are generally subject to excessive restrictions on load and dynamics, which is why we have adapted our standard robots to work with people without compromising on performance,” said Schmitt.
Stäubli Fluid Connectors will premiere two compact, fully automatic tool change systems, the MPS 130 and the MPS 260. The two change systems are designed for the medium-payload segment, rounding out the company’s tool changer line.
Stäubli Electrical Connectors will also be showcasing the CombiTac product line – a modular connector solution – capable of covering applications from manufacturing equipment and testing fixtures to product subcomponents. The modular components can be selected and incorporated together to build a standardized connector to meet a project’s specific needs, available in both panel mount and housed configurations.
To learn more, visit Stäubli in booth #1240 or the company website.
Universal Robots
Universal Robots will showcase more than 20 new Universal Robots+ products from 14 different developers.
The UR+ platform is a new online showroom developed to provide customers access to products verified to work optimally with UR robots, including grippers, software, sensors, vision cameras and accessories.
“We’re hoping to grow the platform to feature around 100 UR+ solutions by the end of 2017,” said CTO and co-founder of Universal Robots, Esben Østergaard.
The company will also show a new solution for extending the reach of UR 6-axis robots through a horizontal or vertical seventh axis. This new solution is based on the FESTO electric linear-axis EGC-HD and CMMP-M3 servo-drive.
Universal Robots will also launch the new multi-axis force torque sensor, Axia80 that will debut with a UR5 robot. Featuring an interactive booth demo, attendees will be able to move a work piece and force the cobot to adjust its path while it maintains a constant force. Unlike load cells, which only operate on a single axis and measure only push, the Axia80 senses torque and side loads along all six axes.
A lineup of UR3 robot demos, each equipped with up to five different UR+ products, will also be ready for attendee interaction.
For more information, visit Universal Robots in booth #1245 or the company website.
XIMEA
The company offers additional models based on the USB3.1 Gen1 interface under a new camera line – the xiC. Current models comprise cameras equipped with sensors ranging from 2.3 MP at 165 fps to 12.4 MP at 31 fps.
All Sony’s CMOS models based on the Pregius technology have Global Shutter and are able to supply 8-, 10- or 12-bit pictures with Dynamic range higher than 70 dB, low noise, exceptional light sensitivity and color reproduction.
The cameras have a small form factor of 26mm x 26mm x 33mm and a weight of 38g. Power requirements are as low as 3 W, which allows the cameras to be powered directly through a USB3 cable.
For more information, visit XIMEA in booth #2469 and the company website.
DFI TECH
DFI Tech, a provider of embedded computing solutions and board products, is now offering a 1-4 core i.MX6 NXP (formerly Freescale) versions of the Qseven computer on modules.The FS700 Qseven module from DFI Tech features a 1.0 GHz SoC processor with less than 5W of power consumption.
The board has 1GB or 2GB of DDR3 system memory and up to 16GB of eMMC Flash memory.
There are HDMI graphics with resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz and dual LVDS interfaces with up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz resolution for one port.
Additionally, the module has built-in video with 2D and 3D graphics processors.
Compliant to the Qseven revision 1.2 specification, the FS700 has I/O interfaces of CANbus, RS-232, LAN, I2S, dual I2C, and 4x USB 3.0. The unit also has x1 PCIe expansion and a supports 1x SATA 2.0 interface and a microSD socket.
DFI provides COM Express family modules in the Qseven, Mini, Basic, Compact, and Carrier Board types. The company also offers PanelPCs, small form factor embedded computers, industrial expandable computer systems and more.
For more information, visit DFI Tech in booth #2502 and visit the company website.