Collaborative robots and an abundance of integrators have made it easier than ever to implement automated machine tending. Many small to medium size manufacturers are making the investment into automation and seeing returns in less than six months. The Schunk Tandem PGS3 vise further supports this trend. Featuring reliable, quality construction, the Tandem PGS3 reflects Schunk’s […]
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Schunk grippers now will be assembled in USA
Schunk will now be assembling grippers in the United States. The company has completed a 40,000 square foot expansion in Morrisville, N.C. earlier this year, resulting in an additional 19,000 square feet of manufacturing space allowing increased capacity and additional product line assembly. Another 22,000 square feet of additional office and training space completed the expansion. The […]
SRU-plus Rotary Actuator from SCHUNK
With a new dampening system the SRU-plus rotary actuator from SCHUNK can rotate heavy loads just like its predecessor the SRU. The new unit is available in six different sizes. The user can choose between two dampening versions. The soft dampening version ensures shorter cycle times even with the same payloads; the hard dampening version […]