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We are SMC Germany. Your automation partner.

As a leading manufacturer, partner and solution provider for pneumatic and electric automation technology, SMC Germany always focuses on the optimal customer solution. We realize individual applications and find a solution for every task - consisting of a variety of standard products or customer-specific developments.

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Pick and place with large room gantry

Pick and Place mit großem Raumportal

Customer Tests

Testen door klanten

Tests clients

Müşteri Testleri

客户测试

Tes Pelanggan

Testes de clientes

Testy klienta

การทดสอบของลูกค้า

客戶測試

Kundentests

Test dei clienti

customer-tests

The pick-and-place system for metal components uses a large spatial gantry to enable precise and efficient movements. The end effector, equipped with a camera, identifies and grips the metal parts. The camera provides real-time images that are used to accurately position and handle the components. The system ensures high accuracy and repeatability, making it ideal for industrial applications where precision and speed are critical.

Produktion

Manufacturing

Production

製造業

Fabricação

Productie

Produkcja

การผลิต

制造业

Üretim

제조

Produzione

manufacturing

Logistik

Logistics

Logistiek

物流設備

物流

Logística

물류 시스템

Logistique

Logistyka

搬送装置

logistics

Automated ball bearing assembly

Automatisierte Kugellagermontage

Injection molding

注塑成型

Spritzguss

Automation of injection molding processes, e.g. sprue separation

injection-molding

Automated Ball Bearing Assembly: Precision and Efficiency in Production

The assembly of ball bearings is a critical process demanding precision and reliability to maintain high-quality standards. This advanced solution leverages a 

 and additional components, such as Variobotic shaker cameras, Schunk and Schmalz grippers, and a step feeder. Together, these technologies automate the detection, positioning, and handling of ball bearing components, improving speed, reducing waste, and enhancing safety in production environments.

, using cameras for precise component detection and robots for safe and efficient positioning and assembly. The step feeder ensures smooth and continuous workflows.

, combined with additional tools, offers exceptional performance:

Revolutionizing Ball Bearing Assembly Through Automation

This automated assembly solution transforms ball bearing production by boosting operational efficiency, minimizing errors, and ensuring worker safety. With its compact design and advanced functionality, the system offers manufacturers a scalable and cost-effective approach to enhancing their production workflows.

Nachgelagertes Gewindeschneiden

Downstream thread cutting

Streamlined Thread Cutting with ReBeL Robot: Precision and Efficiency in Manufacturing

Efficient thread cutting in production demands precision and automation to ensure smooth workflows. The 

, integrated with the IRC control system, rotary conveyor, and step feeder, provides an advanced solution for downstream thread cutting tasks. Equipped with a 

 for precise workpiece positioning and a gripper for secure handling, this setup boosts productivity, minimizes waste, and enhances workplace safety—all while maintaining a low installation footprint.

 by precisely detecting, positioning, and handling workpieces. Utilizing the rotary conveyor and step feeder, the process ensures a consistent flow of materials within production environments.

 is specifically engineered for dynamic manufacturing tasks:

Revolutionizing Thread Cutting with Automation

Through integrating advanced robotics with synchronized components like conveyors and feeders, this 

 optimizes manufacturing efficiency. With faster workflows, reduced waste, and minimal space requirements, businesses can elevate their production processes while maintaining affordability and reliability.

Simulation of on- and unloading of a machine for a customer

Simulation eines Be- und Entlade Prozesses für eine Kundenanwendung

Handhabung

Material handling

Manuseio de materiais

Malzeme taşıma

Przeładunek materiałów

Manipulación de materiales

倉儲物流

物料搬运

Materiaal handling

ระบบจัดการสินค้า

물류 산업

Movimentazione dei materiali

マテリアルハンドリング

Manipulation

material-handling

In this customer application, the feasibility of machine loading was tested within an experimental setup. The approximately 4 kg weight could be easily picked up and pressed into the holder by the EPSON VT6. In the final application, aluminum form-fitting gripper fingers will be used to ensure additional safety.

Automated material handling with igus room gantry

Automatisiertes Materialhandling mit igus Raumportal

Pick & Place

픽 앤 플레이스

Pick and place

ピック&プレース

拾取&放置

หยิบและวาง

Al ve yerleştir

取放 (揀選 & 放置)

pick-n-place

In automation technology, 3-finger grippers are of great importance due to their adaptability and precision when handling a wide variety of objects. A recent customer test examined the performance of such a gripper when picking up components from a fixture and assembling them.

The 3-finger gripper demonstrated high precision in picking and reliable assembly of the components. The speed of the process and the low error rate confirmed the suitability of the gripper for production use.

The test underlined the advantages of the 3-finger gripper in terms of flexibility and reliability, making it a valuable component for automated assembly processes. The results support the integration of the gripper into existing and new production lines to further increase efficiency.

Automated parts handling with igus room gantry

Automatisiertes Teilehandling mit igus Raumportal

Pick and place applications are a central component of modern production processes, especially in automation technology. They make it possible to pick up objects precisely and place or assemble them at a defined location. This process is particularly relevant for the assembly of small, lightweight components such as plastic lids.

The test is intended to evaluate the efficiency and precision of the pick and place application when picking up and assembling plastic lids. Particular attention will be paid to the speed of the process, the error rate and integration into existing production lines.

The application consists of a pick and place robot equipped with a gripper system specially designed for plastic lids. The robotic arm is able to pick up the lids at high speed and place them on the corresponding containers by pushing the lid into the opening.

The pick and place application for picking up and fitting plastic lids shows that significant improvements in production efficiency can be achieved through the use of robotics and automation technology. The results of the customer test confirm the potential of this technology to optimize modern production processes and increase competitiveness.

igus Cobot with 3-finger gripper for automated pick and place of metal parts

igus Cobot mit 3 Finger Greifer für automatisiertes Pick and Place von Edelstahl Teilen

In this video, we see the igus Rebel, a low cost cobot being used for a customer test. The main focus is on demonstrating its capabilities in handling metal parts.

It’s ready to showcase its abilities. In the next section of the video, we see the igus Rebel spring into action. It uses a special 3-finger gripper to manipulate metal parts.

A unique feature of this gripper is its ability to open from the inside out. This allows it to handle a variety of shapes and sizes of metal parts, demonstrating its versatility and adaptability.

In summary, this video is an excellent demonstration of the capabilities of the igus Rebel and its 3-finger gripper. It shows how robots can be effectively used to perform complex tasks in industry applications.

Automated clamping of a metal spring with igus ReBeL

Automatisiertes Einspannen einer Metallfeder mit dem igus ReBeL

Assembly

Montage

조립

Montaż

安装

Assemblage

組裝

組付け

Montaje

assembly

The focus is on creating a Proof of Concept (PoC) to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed solution.

In the next section of the video, a specific application is presented: clamping a metal spring. Here, the igus rebel, a robust and flexible robot arm, is used. The igus rebel is known for its ability to handle a variety of tasks in challenging environments.

The igus rebel is equipped with a Schmalz Magnet Gripper. This state-of-the-art tool allows the robot arm to securely and precisely grip and position the metal spring. The Schmalz Magnet Gripper is renowned for its strong holding force and its ability to work accurately even at high speeds.

During testing, the metal spring is successfully picked up and precisely positioned by the igus rebel. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the combination of the igus rebel and the Schmalz Magnet Gripper for this specific application.

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