Smart grippers. Easy to integrate

From 27 to 30 June 2023, the focus at the Weiss Robotics stand A5.304 will be on the quick and easy integration of smart servo-electric grippers. True to the motto ‘Smart grippers. Easy to integrate’, the Ludwigsburg-based company will be showcasing not only innovative gripping modules but also system concepts for intelligent automation. The key technology here is GRIPLINK, a ‘link’ that enables servo-electric grippers and other tools to be integrated or replaced quickly and without significant programming effort.

“As the leading trade fair for automation and robotics, Automatica is a very important platform for us. We are very much looking forward to meeting our customers and presenting our system concepts for the future,” said Dr Karsten Weiß, CEO of Weiss Robotics. The stand concept at Weiss Robotics is entirely based on the motto ‘Smart grippers. Easy to integrate.’ In doing so, the Ludwigsburg-based company is addressing a key issue in the industry.

Demand for easy integration of servo-electric grippers

“Our customers tell us almost daily about the major challenges in their manufacturing processes, which they can hardly cope with using pneumatic solutions any longer,” explains Dr Karsten Weiß, CEO of Weiss Robotics. “Our digitalised world demands customised products that must be manufactured in ever-shorter cycles. GRIPLINK enables these customers to flexibly solve highly complex gripping tasks.” Whereas servo-electric grippers previously required additional planning and programming effort, the new technology ensures simple integration and flexibility.

The hardware is also equipped with corresponding software tailored to the respective robot types. GRIPLINK is now compatible with more than ten robot types. “The advantages of such an innovative approach are obvious,” says Dr Karsten Weiß. “In addition to energy efficiency and greater system flexibility, data consistency is another strong argument in favour of using GRIPLINK.”

For example, measured values can be read back and used for process optimisation. This is a major advantage that increases system availability and saves costs.

Wide range of gripper modules

As well as GRIPLINK, Weiss Robotics is also showcasing a wide range of new gripping modules at Automatica:

For example, the new WPG 300-120 universal gripper with a 120 mm stroke, 300 N gripping force and direct cloud connectivity. This servo-electric gripper module with an Ethernet interface is suitable for universal use. It features sensorless gripping force control, integrated gripper separation detection and monitoring, and can also be freely positioned; it is available as an integration solution for all leading robot manufacturers.
The new servo grippers in the IEG PLUS series, meanwhile, offer a sealed control unit and 30 per cent more gripping force. They are ideally suited to the handling of small parts in assembly automation. The patented belt-driven kinematics enable precise and sensitive gripping over the entire stroke and provide 30 per cent higher gripping force compared to the IEG series. Thanks to the fundamentally redesigned housing, collaborative applications can now also benefit from the reliable IEG PLUS series. Ready-to-use GRIPKITs with suitable robot plug-ins are available for easy integration into robot applications
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Behind GRIP’N’PICK lies a trade fair exhibit that presents a hybrid solution for collaborative gripping and suction in a

single process. Solutions for the pharmaceutical and food sectors

To meet the hygiene requirements in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, the smart aseptic gripper modules of the STERIGRIP series are, of course, essential. These are high-performance, ISO Class 3-certified gripper modules with a hygienic design for aseptic handling tasks in isolators.

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Weiss Robotics GmbH & Co. KG
Karl-Heinrich-Käferle-Str. 8
71640 Ludwigsburg

Telephone: +49 7141 94702-0
Email: office@weiss-robotics.com

Website: weiss-robotics.com

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