Introduction to the Innovation Video: piCOBOT (R) piCOBOT with piSOFTGRIP and MX cup

Compact and powerful gripper for collaborative robots.

Piab's collaborative robot hand 'piCOBOT' has been released. It is not only equipped with a compact, high-efficiency ejector that generates a large vacuum flow rate, but also features an LED lighting and blinking mechanism that allows for immediate recognition of the vacuum state. Additionally, the vacuum breaking mechanism is designed to stop as soon as positive pressure is detected, making it energy-efficient. It is also registered with Universal Robots' "UR+" program. (Piab Japan Co., Ltd.)

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Simple and durable! Capable of handling delicate work that is prone to scratches.

Piab's "piSOFTGRIP" is a cost-effective gripping tool developed for automation in the food industry. It has a hollow interior and grips the workpiece with 2 to 3 fingers. Due to its vacuum operation, the gripping force can be easily adjusted and controlled based on the applied vacuum level. Additionally, it has the potential to be used for picking small and irregularly shaped workpieces, such as toys, outside of the food industry. 【Features】 ■ Cost-effective gripping tool ■ Hollow interior ■ Grips workpieces with 2 to 3 fingers ■ Simple and durable ■ Usable for picking small and irregularly shaped workpieces *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. (Piab Japan Co., Ltd.)

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Are you facing issues with picking soft bags in logistics sites or factories?

Piab's "MX Cup" is a suction cup that supports the picking of items made from various materials. For example, it is possible to pick soft and heavy items such as bags containing fresh noodles or shirataki using Piab Japan's suction cups. This series is suitable not only for food factories but also primarily for applications in logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, and the recycling industry. 【Features】 ■ Compatible with a variety of workpieces ■ Excellent grip on various surfaces ■ Superior elastic memory, preventing suction marks ■ Significantly reduces the amount of compressed air used *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The best solution for picking.

Piab's MX cup stands out for its ability to pick various materials. This series is mainly suitable for applications in logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, and recycling industries. It is a versatile suction cup that demonstrates excellent gripping capability for a wide range of materials. It is highly designed to support the picking of various works. (Piab Japan Co., Ltd.)

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By giving the bellows height and making the lip section as thin as 0.1 mm to the limit! This has made it possible to achieve suction transport of thin plastic bags and workpieces with severe unevenness!

Piab's "MX Cup" is a new suction cup that can pick up workpieces made from a variety of materials. It is a versatile suction cup that demonstrates excellent gripping ability for diverse materials. It is well-suited for applications in logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, and the recycling industry. 【Features】 ■ Versatile usage ■ Durable materials – 3 types of rubber hardness (made with DURAFLEX®) ■ Designed for low vacuum flow ■ Wrinkle prevention design ■ Energy-saving design *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us. (Piab Japan Co., Ltd.)

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CLT, which has been widely adopted in the construction field, is now expanding its applications into the civil engineering sector. The "Hyper CLT Mats" are civil engineering CLT products that utilize wood CLT as temporary materials. Traditionally, steel plates have been the mainstream choice for temporary roads, access routes, and heavy machinery yards. The Hyper CLT Mats introduce a new option of "wood" to that market. The 5x10 mats weigh approximately 230 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove with small machinery, with a maximum capacity of 40 mats on a 10-ton truck. They also have advantages in terms of workability and transportation efficiency. Moreover, they offer added value that can only be achieved with wood, such as glare reduction, noise control, CO2 fixation, and consideration for aesthetics. This product is expected to be a new proposal for not only construction companies but also building material firms, lumber companies, and material trading companies. It is a registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS, with the registration number "TH-250021-A." The use of wood is not limited to construction anymore. The utilization of Hyper CLT Mats is expanding as a new market that connects civil engineering and wood.

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In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.