Robot peripherals for cobots – base structures, robot cells and more
From grippers and sensors to base structures - we're shedding light on the complex topic of robot peripherals
More than a conveyor belt configurator: the item Engineeringtool
Super-quick configuration, customized add-ons and numerous other functions all save time and speed up the entire process of designing your ideal conveying technology setup.
How ergonomics boosts the efficiency of industrial work benches
When it comes to boosting the efficiency of industrial work [...]
Lean Production – requirements for using Karakuri/LCA
Constantly shrinking batch sizes and ever shorter product lifecycles mean greater attention is now being paid to the time and money that can be saved using the alternative automation method of Karakuri/LCA.
Form and Function: The Award-Winning Table Column Sets K
The ideal combination of form and function with the capacity [...]
Value Stream Mapping: Steps and Symbols
Let's explore the process language for modeling flows of materials and information used to design future value streams
Robotic Applications – Risk Assessment and Safety
When it comes to robotics projects, it's not just the technical aspects that are important - there are also laws and standards to be followed.
AGVs and AMRs – what’s the difference?
Compatible with both, item is exploring the difference between Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Aluminum & raw material shortages in 2022 – ensuring supply availability
Whether it’s due to the pandemic, geopolitical differences or now a war in the heart of Europe, companies around the world are struggling with supply shortages. So how exactly can businesses maintain their supply capability under the current pressures?
Introducing Flexibility – the Spring 2022 New Products from item
Whether serving transport tasks or creating mobile table frames with a height-adjustment system that doesn't need a power source, the item new products for spring 2022 put flexibility front and center.
The Work Bench Handling Area: Ergonomics in Layman’s Terms
SIKO GmbH provides a real-world case study on the successful implementation of ergonomic work bench systems created by item
Utilizing Opportunities for Digitalization in Assembly Work
Discover how the digital infrastructure at item and the company's Projectviewer, with its 3D assembly guides, make day-to-day assembly work easier.
Investigating Trends and the Future of Robotics in Manufacturing
Whether for reducing carbon footprint, activating new markets, or securing supply chains, the prevalence of robotics in industrial manufacturing continues to grow.
An Emphasis on Efficiency
Spring 2020 has brought new ideas to item with an emphasis on efficient production!
Visual management – 5S and Poka-Yoke
5S and Poka-Yoke are two highly effective methods of visual management.
