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Emerson has acquired Afag
Emerson has acquired the "red modules": The acquisition expands Emerson's factory automation offering and increases its exposure to key growth opportunities in discrete and hybrid markets.
read more...Small parts gripper (www.industrial-production.de)
Flexibility thanks to integrated control
The Swiss automation specialist Afag presents a new electric small parts gripper with integrated control.
read more...Smart rotation module (www.industrial-production.de)
Freely programmable and accurate
The SREH-50-IOL smart rotation module from Afag relies on embedded technology. The module is equipped with an integrated controller and an IO-Link interface with a maximum communication speed of 230.4 kBd.
read more...Feeding technology (www.industrial-production.de)
Feeding solutions for corona test systems
Feeding technology. Afag is working with European and US technology providers to accelerate production solutions for Covid-19 test units. The specialist for automation components and subsystems supplied special feeding technology systems for this purpose.
read more...Combined rotary union (www.industrial-production.de)
Electricity and compressed air without the mess
Afag is expanding the equipment of its CR rotary module series with a combined centric rotary feed-through for compressed air and electrical signals.
read more...Handling systems (www.industrial-production.de)
2,000 lids per hour
For an end customer, Zellwag Pharmatech supplied a rotary transfer machine that simultaneously fills and closes containers. Electric handling systems from Afag are used for pre- and post-screwing. This enables the user to handle up to 2,000 containers per hour.
read more...Linear Transport Module (www.industrial-production.de)
Space-saving alternative to the rotary indexing table
With the new LTM-Horizontal (Linear Transport Module), Afag has developed a transport system that is suitable for compact systems with high cycle outputs. The module is a space-saving alternative to the classic rotary indexing table and is easily accessible for the user during operation.
read more...Afag at the Motek (www.industrial-production.de)
Handling solutions and engineering services
At Motek, Afag will be presenting the new LTM-Horizontal transport module, among other things. The automation specialist will also be presenting its new Engineering Services division.
read more...Handling system (www.industrial-production.de)
Handling in short cycles
Afag will be showcasing its product range for the packaging industry, including the Flexspeed handling system for short cycle times. The basis is the PDL40 horizontal gantry axis with simple active cooling and an optimized heat sink.
read more...Linear modules (www.industrial-production.de)
Electric slide series is complete
The electric linear modules from Afag enable flexible positioning and measuring in the handling process. The electric slides are an essential component for this. Afag has expanded the series.
read more...Handling modules in the "Mixmaster" (www.industrial-production.de)
Closures in three-second cycles
Illumina is one of the leading developers, manufacturers and distributors of DNA sequencers for genetic analysis. The company was looking for a system for its branch in San Diego that closes DNA sample vials as efficiently, quickly and automatically as possible. Illumina opted for a seven-axis gantry system consisting largely of Afag modules.
read more...EPS midi and EPS maxi handling systems (www.industrial-production.de)
High-speed handling in packaging technology
With handling systems from Afag, the packaging technology specialist PKM puts the mix of Ritter Sport minis requested by the retail customer into saleable carton trays.
read more...For loads up to 20 kg (www.industrial-production.de)
Handling systems for higher force ranges
Afag is expanding its portfolio of YZ standard systems with two new handling systems for higher force ranges: the EPS giga YZ and the EPS tera YZ.
read more...eps becomes Afag Hardt GmbH (www.industrial-production.de)
Visible affiliation to the Afag Group
eps, the specialist for handling systems, has been part of the Afag Group for five years. On January 1, 2019, this affiliation will also be clearly visible to the outside world: eps GmbH will then become Afag Hardt GmbH.
read more...Spindle cantilever (www.industrial-production.de)
Smaller spindle pitch makes you strong
Afag introduces the stronger SA axes of the FL series. Handling specialist Afag is expanding its range of proven spindle arms (SA) with the stronger modules of the FL series.
read more...Visible affiliation to the Afag Group (www.materialfluss.de)
Handling specialist eps becomes Afag Hardt
eps, a specialist in handling systems, has been part of the Afag Group for five years. On January 1, this affiliation will also be clearly visible to the outside world: eps GmbH will then become Afag Hardt GmbH.
read more...Handling systems (www.industrial-production.de)
eps becomes Afag Hardt
As of January 1, 2019, eps' affiliation with the Afag Group will also be clearly visible to the outside world.
read more...Handling systems (www.industrial-production.de)
For higher force ranges
Afag has introduced two new handling systems: For the higher force ranges, the EPS giga YZ and the EPS tera YZ now complement the portfolio of YZ standard systems.
read more...Feeding components (www.industrial-production.de)
Everything in position with Flex Feeding
Afag is presenting the aflex qc and flip conveyor components for the flexible feeding of disordered parts.
read more...New and proven products from Afag (www.industrial-production.de)
Feeding, handling, transporting
At Motek, Afag will be exhibiting the LTM-Horizontal transport module, among other things. The solution can be used to feed, handle and transport components and is suitable as a space-saving alternative to the rotary indexing table.
read more...Afag at the Fachpack (www.industrial-production.de)
Flexible feeding and fast handling
Afag will be exhibiting its Slider feeding station, the successor to the Aflex feeding component and its new Flexspeed handling system at Fachpack.
read more...Automation (www.industrial-production.de)
It's all in the mix
With a combination of all-electric and standardized handling and linear motor modules from Afag, packaging technology specialist Brunner is giving its systems greater flexibility of use and application.
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New Afag branch in Shanghai
With its new branch in Shanghai, the automation specialist Afag wants to move closer to the Chinese market. The premises offer space for a warehouse, a showroom and an assembly workshop.
read more...Automation market in China (www.industrial-production.de)
New Afag branch in Shanghai
Automation specialist Afag is moving even closer to its Chinese customers with its new branch in Shanghai.
read more...Assembly automation (www.industrial-production.de)
Heinz-Georg Geissler is the new Afag CSO
Afag has a Chief Sales Officer (CSO): Heinz-Georg Geissler has been entrusted with this position since January 1. He succeeds Armin Doser, who left the Afag Group on March 1 and was previously Head of Sales and Marketing.
read more...Handling system (www.industrial-production.de)
When the beat rises
With Flexspeed, Afag Automation has developed a handling system that is both fast and precise. It is used in the packaging industry, among others, where high cycle time requirements prevail.
read more...Assembly automation (www.industrial-production.de)
Afag: Heinz-Georg Geissler is the new CSO
Heinz-Georg Geissler is the new Chief Sales Officer at assembly automation specialist Afag. He succeeds Armin Doser.
read more...Rotary gripper (www.industrial-production.de)
The shortest in its class
Afag Automation is expanding its product range with the DG 20 rotary gripper. According to the manufacturer, the DG 20 is particularly suitable for demanding pneumatic gripping and turning tasks involving small parts.
read more...Rotation axis (www.industrial-production.de)
It goes endlessly round and round
Rotary axis. With the RA-40 rotary axis, Afag has launched a solution on the market that enables endless rotary motion and simultaneous control of an electric gripper.
read more...Rotary gripper (www.industrial-production.de)
Short and compact
Afag Automation is expanding its product range with the DG 20 rotary gripper. The DG 20 is suitable for demanding pneumatic gripping and turning tasks involving small parts. As the shortest rotary gripper in its performance class, it aims to impress with its precise jaw guidance.
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