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täubli Fluid Connectors has announced a new end-of-arm tooling range. The mechatronics specialist already off ers a broad
technology portfolio from a single source, coupled with advanced individual solutions in robotic material handling. This is now further enhanced through a close partnership with FIPA. Furthermore, Stäubli’s international presence ensures uniform end-of-arm tooling concepts are available globally.
Driven by the potential for data networking in Industry 4.0 manufacturing concepts, the automation of material- handling operations is on the rise worldwide and Stäubli Fluid Connectors is perfectly poised to address these applications with its new product range.
A close partnership with FIPA Recently, Stäubli Fluid Connectors has entered into a close partnership with FIPA over end-of-arm tooling. As a company, FIPA is active internationally, specialising in the development and manufacture of innovative quality products in the area of vacuum and handling components, as well as complete systems for handling processes. FIPA’s fl exible solutions and corporate philosophy are a perfect match for Stäubli Fluid Connectors and its own modular product concept. Armed with this joint expertise, the partners will develop solutions for future-orientated manufacturing concepts. Martin Bergmüller, Project Manager for End-of-Arm-Tooling at Stäubli Fluid Connectors, said: “FIPA is the ideal partner: With the Stäubli Fluid Connectors/ FIPA cooperation, we have established a strong partnership that is characterised by high standards of quality and solution orientation on both sides. The cooperation combines the skills of both companies into a strong proposal, consisting of global availability, broad applications knowledge and excellent technical expertise.”
Handling, vacuum and tool changes – all from a single source “Stäubli Fluid Connectors is known for its expertise in automatic tool changers and is now expanding its range to include
28 March 2023 | Automation
material-handling components and systems,” said Norbert Ermer, Head of Robotic Tool Changer Business at Stäubli in Bayreuth. “Stäubli Fluid Connectors off ers all functions and technologies for this from a single source. And we support our customers comprehensively, right up to the fully-assembled handling solution.” Both system developers and operators will benefi t from this partnership: The components supplied are ideally matched to each other. From Stäubli’s point of view, this not only reduces interface problems but also eliminates time-consuming coordination with various points of contact.
Fully assembled solutions The automation of material-handling processes requires expertise and precise planning. Stäubli Fluid Connectors relies on its extensive experience in the development of individual solutions and off ers comprehensive support. As an established supplier of automatic robotic tool changer systems – and now also of material-handling solutions – the company has the product portfolio and expertise to provide solutions even for particularly complex handling processes. From the analysis of the framework conditions and application requirements, to the concept and CAD planning of the system, through to the delivery of all components, Stäubli Fluid Connectors off ers a complete service package. Also, upon request, the solutions can be delivered fully assembled.
Flexibility, quality and productivity The more durable an end-of-arm tooling solution is, the longer it can remain productive and generate revenue. In today’s environment a general scarcity of resources heightens this eff ect, so extended periods of use and operation are desirable from both ecological and economic point of view. With the uncertainty of which robot applications will be required in the future, Stäubli Fluid Connectors is leading the way with a high level of fl exibility inherent in its solutions. The systems are adaptable to meet new requirements at any time, for example within the scope of a retooling or retrofi t. In this way, durable products really can be given a long life.
The ideal partner Stäubli Fluid Connectors is represented by subsidiaries around the globe. “This enables us to off er a worldwide network with well-established expertise,” said Ermer. “We are the ideal partner for international companies that want to implement all- encompassing end-of-arm tooling concepts or establish globally uniform standards.” Stäubli’s local presence in all of these markets is an important factor in such ventures. Notwithstanding standardisation across borders and continents, country- specifi c directives and standards must also be taken into account.
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