To enable customers to put Röhm’s standard power chucks into operation on their machine tools as quickly as possible, the clamping and gripping technology specialist is now offering a fast-lane service. In practical terms, the move means that standard chucks can be delivered inside three days together with the corresponding machine‑specific adapter and matching flanges – depending on diameter – within two to four weeks.

The background of the new service is that an individual adapter is often required due to the specific characteristics of each machine on site.

Explains Matthias Volz, head of business development at Röhm: “Every power chuck and every machine has its own interface. To connect the two, you need a draw adapter for the chuck and, if required, a flange to serve as the machine interface.”

Manufacturing and delivering such custom add‑on components would normally take six to eight weeks…until now.

So how it work? Well, the adapter is mounted to the machine’s drawtube, drawbar or directly to the actuating cylinder, and on the other side to the chuck. It transfers the motion from the cylinder to the chuck to open and close it. The flange is required to attach the chuck to the machine spindle.

According to Volz, “because every machine spindle has a different bolt pattern and diameter, a separate flange is usually necessary”.

To ensure fast delivery, the following criteria apply: fast‑lane adapters are available only for standard thread sizes; spindle and chuck data must be provided; and delivery is made as accessory components and must be installed by the customer.

More information www.roehm.biz/en

At the 3rd Berlin-Brandenburg Technology Day held recently at the Technical University of Applied Sciences in Wildau, Carl Hirschmann GmbH presented its solutions for precise and efficient manufacturing processes in industrial production. The event once again developed into an important industry gathering for companies from the plastics technology, tool and mould making, and injection moulding sectors in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.

Area sales manager Franz Wiemker represented the company at the event and presented Carl Hirschmann’s technologies. The focus was on rotary tables and clamping systems, which play a central role in automated manufacturing processes in terms of precision, process reliability and productivity.

The Technology Day provided an excellent opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with trade visitors from industry, development and production. Numerous discussions allowed for the exchange of ideas on current challenges in modern machining, automation and series production, as well as the establishment of new contacts with companies from Berlin, Brandenburg and northern Germany. This also led to initial approaches for future joint projects.

Franz Wiemker, regional sales manager at Carl Hirschmann said: “The Technology Day offered an excellent opportunity to talk directly with users and industry experts. The open exchange about challenges and solutions relating to rotary tables and clamping systems was particularly valuable for us.”

Special thanks go to organiser KB Peter Kesterke GmbH for the excellent organisation and successful execution of the Technology Day. The event once again demonstrated the importance of regional technology events in Berlin-Brandenburg for innovation, knowledge transfer and networking in mechanical engineering.

Carl Hirschmann GmbH now looks forward to continuing the discussions it has started with customers, partners and interested parties.

More information www.carlhirschmann.de/en

Roemheld’s recently released R-MAG magnetic clamping system has already received strong feedback from users in plastics processing and sheet metal forming, reflecting demand for faster, more reliable die changeovers. The electro-permanent system combines a low plate thickness with features rarely seen together on the market, including an integrated clamping force indicator and replaceable magnetic poles, both developed in response to user requirements.

Designed to clamp dies of varying sizes and geometries automatically and without distortion, R-MAG delivers a uniform magnetic surface that distributes clamping forces evenly. This capability ensures secure holding, even in the event of a power failure, while removing the need for die standardisation. A modern 8-inch colour touchscreen with remote maintenance capability via VPN or Wi-Fi further supports ease of use and system oversight.

Process reliability is enhanced through an optional clamping force display and a suite of integrated sensors, including temperature, position and flux monitoring. Together, these provide continuous system feedback, helping to maintain consistent performance and secure die clamping during operation.

Maintenance has also been simplified. Replaceable magnetic poles allow on-site servicing without taking the entire system offline, reducing downtime and improving overall equipment availability.

Suitable for injection moulding machines and sheet metal forming presses, R-MAG systems are typically designed for plate thicknesses of 55 mm and operating temperatures up to 150°C, with a slimmer 38 mm option available for smaller machines. Systems are configured to customer specifications.

“In a recent project, the customer reduced changeover times and improved process stability without standardising dies,” says Benedikt Niklas, area manager at Roemheld. “The combination of high clamping force, low profile and maintenance-friendly design is proving particularly valuable.”

More information www.roemheld.co.uk

At the German Robotics Conference 2026 in Cologne, Schunk and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) agreed to further expand their co-operation in the field of humanoid robotics. The co-operation aims to accelerate the transfer of technology to industry and advance the fine motor capabilities of humanoid robot hands for new automation applications.

Schunk and the DLR harbour the joint aim of translating research results more quickly into robust, industry-ready solutions. DLR’s Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics offers extensive experience in developing robotic solutions and has already been working with Schunk for around 20 years. With the expanded co-operation, both sides build on this success and combine their technological expertise.

DLR technology is set to be implemented in Schunk’s new modular humanoid robot hands and further developed for industrial applications. The move will enable the targeted enhancement of human-like dexterity, especially fine motor manipulation skills, for demanding automation tasks.

“We’re focusing on strong partnerships to unlock opportunities in robotics and consistently translate them into real-world applications, with speed and focus,” says Timo Gessmann, CTO of Schunk. “Bringing together our decades of mechanical expertise with cutting-edge robotics research and new AI technologies unlocks enormous innovation potential.”

The German Robotics Conference, organised by the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) brings together leading representatives from politics, academia, industry and start-ups to strengthen the link between research, innovation and technology transfer. On site, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, got an impression of the current state of robotics and, among other things, exchanged views with Schunk on the role that collaboration and openness to technology play in strengthening Germany’s innovation capacity in robotics and AI.

More information www.schunk.com