Robotic innovations for the pharmaceutical industry
Stäubli Tec-Systems
The new TS2 Scara series (photo, pg. 73) represents a complete makeover of this four-axis machine with patented JCS drive technology, significantly shortening cycle times and introducing a hygienic design that opens up the potential for new applications in sensitive environments. The completely redesigned Scara robot arms now have a modular configuration, and for the first time, feature the company’s proprietary hollow-shaft drive that is already available on the six-axis models. This drive technology is the key to the performance gains of the four-axis TS2 and to a unique cleanroom design in which external cabling is eliminated. The new robots are are characterized by their compact, enclosed design with internal media and supply lines. There is no external bundling of cables and thus no irregular contours, sources of mechanical failure or avoidable particle emissions. The machine’s design includes completely sealed housing, optional quill protection with a cover affixed with special screws and concealed connections under the robot pedestal with dead spaces systematically excluded. The new product range has four models. Hall 1.1, Stand B47 — Stäubli Tec-Systems GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany