Partnership for robotics solutions concluded
Swiss robotics specialist Stäubli and Schneider Electric signed a long-term agreement on April 23. Schneider Electric will integrate customized four-axis SCARA robots from Stäubli's TS series into the EcoStruxure Machine architecture and platform.
Schneider Electric is adding a customized version of the four-axis SCARA robot from the Stäubli TS series to its range of solutions. Called Lexium STS, these robots are now fully integrated into the architecture of Schneider Electric's PacDrive motion control solution. This solution can be seen, among other places, at the Schneider Electric booth in Hall 11, Booth C58 at Hannover Messe 2018.
"Strong market position of Schneider Electric brings benefits".
"This cooperation has far-reaching benefits for both partners," said Gerald Vogt, Group Division Manager of Stäubli Robotics. "We are very excited about the collaboration with Schneider Electric and the benefits that the company's strong market position offers in industries such as machine building. Through this collaboration, we can make our offerings available to machine builders who need complete automation solutions." And on the Schneider Electric side, Ali Haj Fraj, Senior Vice President Machine Solutions, adds, "Our EcoStruxure architecture and platform is built on a foundation of openness, which is further strengthened by this partnership. The integration of Stäubli robots will further drive the evolution of EcoStruxure Machine, our automation architecture designed for machines. This system enables machine builders to develop intelligent machines based on advanced digital technologies and open standards. This enables them to reduce their time-to-market values and development costs while improving the performance of their machines."
Easier and faster to program
According to the two partners, this integration offers industrial users significant advantages: A general programming language according to IEC 61131-3 standard significantly simplifies the programming of robot movements. There is no longer any need to learn a special robot programming language. In addition, the proprietary robot controller is completely eliminated due to full integration into the PacDrive system. This significantly reduces the number of interfaces, the amount of wiring and the space required.
EcoStruxure is the name of Schneider Electric's IoT-enabled, open and interoperable system architecture and platform. True to the motto "Innovation at every Level", EcoStruxure combines networked products, edge control and apps, analyses and services in an overarching platform. The system makes it possible to develop intelligent machines because it combines specialist know-how from the field of mechanical engineering with products and software packages in automation solutions for OEM mechanical engineering companies.
Robotics solutions for every industry
Stäubli Robotics develops specialized and professional robotics solutions for all industries, including electrical engineering, medical, automotive, food, plastics processing, mechanical and painting. With the four-axis FAST pick robots of the TP series, the aforementioned TS SCARA robots and the collaborative six-axis TX and TX2 series, the company offers what it claims is a unique and comprehensive product range. Stäubli robots serve as a solution for any industry where speed, precision and reliability are key factors.
More information: www.staubli.com, www.schneider-electric.ch
