Notice of Participation in the 2022 International Robot Exhibition

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

Perfect for transporting a variety of small items in large quantities! A versatile robot hand that enables handling of diverse workpieces without the need for changing stages.

The general-purpose vacuum gripper FQE is a small robotic hand that uses sponge or suction pads on its gripping surface. It is very effective for handling workpieces with gaps, workpieces that are not positioned accurately, and bulk transport of various sizes of workpieces. Since one hand can accommodate various workpieces, it eliminates the need for designing and exchanging hands tailored to specific workpieces, contributing to time savings and increased productivity. Additionally, since the FQE complies with ISO/TS 15066, it can be utilized not only in automated transport processes with industrial robots but also in collaborative work with humans using collaborative robots. The configuration of the vacuum gripper allows for the selection of suitable specifications based on individual applications, including the presence or absence of a vacuum generator, the type of gripping surface, three types of gripper sizes, and valve types.

• Vacuum Equipment

Ultra-lightweight and does not burden during high-speed transport! Modular robotic hand tailored to user specifications!

The Schmalz VEE series end effectors (robot hands) are modular robot hands that allow for the free combination of types, quantities, and arrangements of suction pads. You can select suction pads suitable for the materials and sizes of the products to be suctioned, such as pouch bags, foil, and cardboard boxes, and construct the hand accordingly. Since the individual parts are already completed, no additional machining is required for the assembly of the hand. This enables easy and rapid assembly, reducing startup time and manufacturing costs. Considering the burden on the robot, the hand is lightweight and compact, making it suitable for high-speed handling applications. A variety of robot flanges that are convenient for attachment to the robot are also available in the lineup. The base components are made from materials that comply with FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) standards, making them suitable for food handling.

• Transport and handling robots

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

For improving the efficiency of picking operations! A battery-powered vacuum balancer "Jumbo Flex Picker" that can move freely within factories and warehouses.

The "Jumbo Flex Picker" is a mobile vacuum balancer that can be used in combination with various forklifts. It allows for the effortless transfer of loads up to 50 kg, regardless of the location, making it an ideal solution for picking operations within warehouses. 【Main Features】 ■ Mobility that allows for quick movement anywhere ■ Equipped with a vacuum balancer that can be easily operated with one hand, reducing the workload ■ Battery-operated, eliminating the need for a power outlet *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. *Direct line to the Manual Transport Systems Division: TEL: 045-565-5140

• Balancer
• Other conveying machines
• Balancer

Thank you very much for visiting our booth at the Monozukuri Fair 2026. The entire sales team is very pleased. You can view the exhibited products at the following URL: ▼Highlights of Somax Inc. products at Monozukuri Fair 2026 https://www.somax.co.jp/notice01/ We are currently offering free demonstrations, including in our cleaning test room! Please feel free to contact us!

Somax Corporation will be exhibiting at JIMTOF2026, which will be held from October 26 (Monday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026! Event Name: JIMTOF2026 Website: https://www.jimtof.org/jp/index.html Booth Number: East 1 E1014 Organizer: Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association Tokyo Big Sight Inc. We look forward to your visit!

With the current processing methods and technologies, it is difficult to create complex shapes, integrated structures, lattice/honeycomb structures, porous structures, hollow structures, hybrid structures, and direct manufacturing from 3D data. Furthermore, through topology optimization and collaboration with generative design, we can achieve the creation of innovative aluminum parts that are not available from conventional or other companies, rapid development and prototyping of parts, dramatic reduction in the number of parts, ultra-lightweight and compact designs, cost reduction, and significant decreases in the number of processes and personnel involved. In this seminar, leading users such as J·3D, ODEC, and pioneers in white copper, who have achieved remarkable results in aluminum part manufacturing using metal 3D printers, will discuss key points and precautions for implementation and utilization, various manufacturing methods and technologies, rapid, low-cost, high-quality manufacturing techniques, uniquely developed next-generation AM technologies, groundbreaking case studies that significantly differentiate from other companies' parts, as well as factors for failure and secrets to success. Based on numerous research results and rich manufacturing achievements, we will provide a clear and concrete explanation for those considering implementation, beginners with interest, and those who have just started in the field. [Currently, half-price tuition] When applying, please write "Other [8,500 yen]" in the "Other" section above the application form on our website.

[Speaker] Kuniomi Mabuchi, Co-Founder and CEO of XinobiAI Inc. [Key Lecture Content] The evolution of generative AI is expanding from the digital space into the real world. How will "Physical AI," which recognizes, judges, and acts through robotics and autonomous driving, change industries, society, and our work? In this lecture, based on the book "The True Nature of Physical AI," we will clearly explain its fundamental concepts, the technologies supporting its evolution, trends among major global companies and countries, and areas of application such as manufacturing and logistics. Furthermore, we will explore the changing roles and responsibilities of humans and AI/machines, unravel Japan's strengths and challenges, and envision the changes in industry and society towards the 2030s, as well as the future brought about by Physical AI. [Lecture Topics] 1. What is Physical AI? - Changes occurring after "Generative AI" 2. Technologies supporting the evolution of Physical AI 3. Global competitive trends and changes in industrial structure 4. The potential of Physical AI spreading in the field 5. How will human work and responsibilities change? 6. Outlook for the 2030s and Japan's potential 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Lecture Topics] 1. How Will Data Centers Change in the AI Era - The Current State of Watt-Bit Collaboration and What is Needed to Transform Concepts into Actual Demand Wataru Kurata, Manager, Telecommunications and Media Industry, Fortience Consulting Inc. 1. It’s not that power is "insufficient," but rather "unable to be transported." 2. The current state of watt-bit collaboration. 3. Where are the new aggregation points? 4. The idea that "if you build it, they will come" does not hold. 5. What will the next generation of data centers look like? 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange 2. The Current Status and Future of All-Photonics Networks (APN) Akira Sugiyama, General Manager, Strategic Sales Engineering Division, Network Customer Success Division, 1Finity Inc. 1. All-Photonics Network (APN) 2. AI Data Centers and Interconnections between DCs 3. Distributed Data Center Computing 4. Evolution of Coherent Technology 5. Expansion of APN into Submarine Cable Networks 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange