SCHUNK and READY Robotics have announced a partnership to develop an Automation Explorer simulation tool using NVIDIA’s Omniverse Platform.

As robots become more flexible and enter new industries, they need to be as precise as possible. FAULHABER MICROMO said its configurable precision drives are necessary in numerous applications.

Schunk has introduced a 24V gripper with IO-link called the Schunk EGP. It is designed for small components during fast-paced pick & place applications. The Schunk EGP electric gripper satisfies the IO-Link Class B Standard suitable for increased power consumption and can be directly connected with an IO-Link Class B Master. Schunk said the EGP…

Schunk GmbH last week released its EGL-C long-stroke gripper, which it said “represents a milestone in the road to achieving comprehensive human-robot collaboration.” The gripper is designed to achieve high gripping forces while complying with global safety standards. The company claimed that the EGL-C is the world’s first long-stroke gripper for collaborative operation. It achieves…

One of the things I like about attending Schunk’s annual two-day International Expert Days conference is that it covers a range of topics. From conversations with speakers, exhibitors, and fellow attendees, I get a feel for what users need and the challenges robot and gripper makers face in meeting those needs. Another attraction is that…

  Robots have used multiple types of grippers for years, but the push for more manual dexterity has become more urgent because of rising demand from e-commerce order fulfillment and other applications. Human-level manipulation of various objects is a difficult technical challenge, and robotics developers and vendors have responded with a range of solutions. From…

The ROTA-S flex chuck is a flexible manual chuck for machining myriad workpieces on milling and turning machines. The ROTA-S flex has all the same beneficial features as the ROTA-S plus in addition to extended guideways — transforming it into a large, versatile, lightweight chuck. More specifically, the weight of the ROTA-S flex is approximately…

TRIBOS polygonal clamping technology has been setting standards in high-precision micro machining for many years. Numerous companies in medical and dental technology, watchmaking, and jewelry, as well as mold making and optical engineering have put their confidence in SCHUNK’s patented toolholding system. Due to the high demand, SCHUNK has now further expanded the line of […]

The Hermes Award, one of the world’s most coveted technology prizes for innovation,  was awarded to SCHUNK last week, during the opening of the Hannover Messe by the  German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Henrik A. Schunk, the Managing Partner of SCHUNK, was there to receive the award  from the German Federal Minister for Education, Prof. Dr. […]

The SCHUNK EGL 70 mechatronic parallel gripper combines power and intelligence. With variable gripping force between 50 and 600 N it is one of the most powerful and flexible mechatronic grippers on the market and was specifically developed for industrial applications. Because the finger position, closing speed, and gripping force are freely programmable within a maximum […]

With the TENDO E compact, SCHUNK has started a new era in tool clamping with this universal toolholder that is suitable for applications such as milling, drilling, and reaming.  SCHUNK now offers new extended lengths in CAT 40 (4“) and CAT 50 (6“). Both are great for long reach applications and in multi-axis machines. For […]

VERO-S NSL Sync your workholding with your machine for ultimate spindle uptime today. Set up changes are reduced by 90% with this fast, extremely accurate quick change, workholding, and positioning system. Infinite combinations are possible as any workholding can be mounted on top, from a standard vise to a custom fixture, for a reliable and […]

The new SCHUNK SHS manual tool change system is perfect for flexible production with a large range of products, where reliable, manual tool changing is required. The SHS has integrated pneumatic feed through for a safe power supply for tool handling and optional electric feed through. The locking lever doesn’t need to be rotated, only […]

The slim design of the TRIBOS-SVL toolholder extensions allows precise and smooth machining of workpiece areas that are difficult to access. In spite of the slim design, the extension is robust and permits a run-out accuracy of less than 0.003 mm. The TRIBOS-SVL can be combined with a variety of toolholders, such as our TENDO […]

With the SCHUNK TENDO Slim 4ax hydraulic expansion toolholder it is now possible to combine the complete outside geometry of heat shrinking mountings with the proven qualities of SCHUNK hydraulic expansion technology. The slim precision mounting makes it ideal for use in series production, particularly in the automotive industry. It was designed for axial operations, […]

The TANDEM KSP plus clamping force block from SCHUNK is setting new standards in automated manufacturing. For the first time ever, a standardized clamping force block provides for flexible monitoring along the whole jaw stroke. Whether using I.D. or O.D. clamping, the positions “opened” or “clamped” for any base jaw position can be adjusted. Monitoring […]

SCHUNK has introduced several improvements on the original PGN-Plus and has announced the newest generation gripper, PGN-Plus-P. Enlarged supporting dimensions between the six load-bearing shoulders of the multi-tooth guidance allow higher moment capacity which can accommodated longer fingers and greater loads. Permanent lubrication is provided through  continuous lubrication pockets in the guidance. For short strokes […]

With the TENDO E compact, SCHUNK has started a new era in tool clamping with this universal toolholder that is suitable for applications such as milling, drilling, and reaming.  SCHUNK now offers new extended lengths in CAT 40 (4“) and CAT 50 (6“). Both are great for long reach applications and in multi-axis machines. For […]

Manufacturing requires cost control — which usually takes the form of control over lot size, setup, and changeover times. Lot sizes affect the costs of parts. Setup and changeover times dictate how long a machine stays running and how much it’s subject to downtime. The last cost driver is machine cost, and it’s been in the spotlight lately as machines […]

The SCHUNK EGL 70 mechatronic parallel gripper combines power and intelligence. With variable gripping force between 50 and 600 N it is one of the most powerful and flexible mechatronic grippers on the market and was specifically developed for industrial applications. Because the finger position, closing speed, and gripping force are freely programmable within a maximum stroke […]

With more than 75,000 implemented, customer-specific solutions, SCHUNK has been developing and manufacturing hydraulic expansion arbors for high-precision applications in milling, hobbing, turning, grinding, assembly, inspection, and balancing for over 35 years. With SCHUNK, profit from the know-how of the world’s largest supplier and the market leader for hydraulic expansion technology … now with VERO-S Module […]

The EGS from SCHUNK is perfect for the gripping of small to medium sized workpieces with flexible force and high speed in clean environments such as assembly, testing, laboratory and the pharmaceutical industry. It is digitally activated by binary signals for easy start up and rapid integration into existing facilities and is extremely fast to […]