【Exhibition】Nagoya Smart Factory EXPO 2020 is currently being held!

No compressed air required. A compact vacuum pump that can be used without a hose.

Our "Cobot Pump ECBPi" solves the hose management issues within factories, used by autonomous robots in automated warehouses and collaborative robots working alongside humans for transportation tasks. ~ Do you have any of these concerns? ~ - Considering suction transport using AGVs or collaborative robots - Want to neatly organize the wiring and piping of vacuum generators - Looking to promote "visualization" within the factory 【Features】 ■ No need for hoses for compressors or air supply ■ Equipped with speed control function that automatically optimizes performance ■ Compatible with IO-Link communication, allowing integration with various field buses * Please download and view the "Product Catalog" from the link below. * Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Vacuum pump
• Other industrial robots

Easily design the optimal hand with the online design system!

The custom-made lightweight hand SLG is a robotic hand that you can easily design yourself. No special environment or specialized knowledge is required. Simply follow the display of the configurator (design system) available on Schmalz's website and input the necessary information to complete the design. The designed hand is molded as a single piece using a 3D printer, eliminating the need for piping and achieving lightweight construction. Since the robot flange is also integrated, it can be used immediately upon arrival.

• Vacuum Equipment

A touring system that achieves high precision design and easy assembly!

SXT is a touring system consisting of approximately 150 types of parts. By combining holders for pipes, clamps, and vacuum pads, you can design the hand freely. As a highly expandable modular system, it allows for the creation of optimal shapes tailored to specific applications. Since it consists of simple parts, assembly and modification are also easy. Managing parts individually enables space-saving storage and maintenance of spare parts. The parts are made from lightweight and highly durable 6000 series aluminum, allowing for weight reduction of the hand. This reduces the load on the robot, achieving high-speed and stable transport, contributing to increased takt time.

• Vacuum Equipment

Processes that require positioning accuracy and are suitable for stable transport of heavy workpieces!

The spring plunger is an accessory for vacuum pads used for height adjustment during suction and to mitigate impacts. The spring plunger FST-LOCK-HD can fix the stroke at any position, preventing deflection due to the weight of the workpiece when lifted, as well as misalignment and changes in the posture of the workpiece. It flexibly accommodates workpieces of different shapes and is suitable for transporting a variety of items with the same hand. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

• Vacuum Equipment

Compatible with perforated metal plates! A magnetic transport solution that excels in situations where vacuum cannot be used!

The Schmalz magnetic gripper 'SGM' series is equipped with permanent magnets, making it suitable for transporting thin steel plates with holes and complex-shaped parts. Additionally, since air consumption occurs only during function switching, it allows for energy-efficient transport compared to the use of electromagnets or vacuum pads. In addition to the standard type SGM, there are enhanced holding force types (SGM-HP), high holding force and high-temperature resistant types (SGM-HT-HP), and a variety of options including high holding force and anti-double-picking types (SGM-HPm) available in the lineup. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Pneumatic Equipment
• Vacuum Equipment
• Transport and handling robots

Supports industrial Ethernet! A vacuum generator that allows individual control of multiple vacuum systems on a single communication line!

The Ejector Manifold SCTSi can connect from 2 to a maximum of 16 vacuum ejectors, allowing them to be configured as a single unit. By consolidating the supply piping for compressed air and the communication line into one for each unit, it contributes to reducing the labor and costs associated with piping and wiring work, as well as the risk of malfunctions, while each vacuum ejector can be controlled independently. Each vacuum ejector can reduce compressed air consumption through an air-saving function and allows for condition monitoring. We offer four models compatible with IO-Link communication and industrial Ethernet. *In April 2019, the product model was changed from "SCTMi" to "SCTSi." There are no changes to the product specifications.*

• Vacuum Equipment
• Other conveying machines

Stable transport of complex surface-structured printed circuit boards! Achieving universal transport of printed circuit boards and ESD countermeasures with zero setup time!

The SCG-HSS is a vacuum-type hand designed to stably transport workpieces with complex surface shapes, such as uneven implementation boards. The suction surface features "alignment pins" arranged in a cylindrical manner, allowing it to flexibly conform to the surface of the workpiece. It can follow large unevenness that was difficult with conventional pads, enabling secure handling and transport of workpieces with more complex surfaces. The operation of the pins is pneumatic, making it easy to use without special setup. By simply fixing the pins to match the workpiece, it can be used like a dedicated hand, reducing the need for designing and manufacturing custom hands or the hassle of changing hands each time, thereby contributing to increased productivity. Additionally, it has an electrical resistance value suitable for ESD countermeasures, helping to prevent damage and defects in electronic components caused by ESD destruction. ◆ For more detailed information, please refer to the catalog.

• Pneumatic Equipment

Reduction of "section changes," a versatile robotic hand that accommodates a wide range of industries.

The FXP/FMP series universal vacuum grippers are large robotic hands that use sponge or suction pads on the gripping surface. They are very effective for handling workpieces with gaps that are difficult to grip with vacuum pads, workpieces that are not positioned accurately, and for bulk transport of various sizes of workpieces. They are used mounted on industrial robots such as press transfer robots and palletizing robots. The configuration of the vacuum gripper allows for the selection of optimal specifications according to individual applications, including the presence or absence of a vacuum generator, the type of gripping surface, gripper size, and valve type.

• Vacuum Equipment

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

● The production time for casting prototypes can be shortened! Since model production is not required, the time needed to create prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! With one molding process, different products with similar shapes or varying dimensions can be molded at the same time. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. Many implementation examples are also presented, so please take a look at the case study page.

Parking space management refers to the real-time display of parking availability and the management of efficient use of parking spaces. By utilizing Hotron's sensors, drivers can quickly discover available parking spaces, enabling efficient parking lot operations. For large parking lots, we recommend the "Floor Management Method" and "Block Management Method," which focus on cost reduction. Sensors are installed at regular intervals to count and manage the number of passing vehicles. This method offers the advantages of easy installation and low costs. 【Target Products】 - Vehicle Count Sensor CCS2 - Ultrasonic Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 For smaller facilities, we recommend the "Parking Space Management Method," where sensors are installed in each parking space to display availability with high accuracy. By providing reliable occupancy information, this method helps reduce unnecessary entry of new vehicles and ensures safe parking lot operations. 【Target Products】 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-LC6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-LC7/LC7-FLS - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-S6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-S8