Which drive technology is the right one for my transport task? How high should the repeatability be and what does the motion profile look like? Automation systems usually have to meet a complex set of requirements. These can be...

Getting from the original idea to actual implementation of a robotics application is often a lengthy process. Technical aspects aren’t the only important consideration along the way. Legal regulations and standards also need to be...

Safe, efficient and reliable – tugger trains are the perfect choice when regular and predictable supplies of parts for production are needed. They are a key element of lean production. However, to respond quickly to production...

Karakuri is a Japanese term associated with lean production and refers to automation systems based solely on mechanical principles. On its new landing page, item explains the concept of Karakuri/LCA and sets out its benefits using...

Translational movement of loads – many transport tasks in automated processes are carried out with the assistance of linear technology. One common application is the lifting of loads. New Linear Unit GSF 6 60 TR 12x3 is particularly...

Place parts, add products and make changes with lightning speed – the new functions in the item Engineeringtool help design engineers work even more efficiently. One of the latest additions to the online tool is placement preview,...