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PRO, which was developed for measur- confi gurations – such as units designed automation-control technology deve- cannot be damaged if the pendant is
ing the layers of multi-layer products, for medical and clean-room applica- loped by Sepro specifi cally for plastics dropped or otherwise compromised. In
the Pure range specifi cally measures tions – as options rather than as distinct injection moulding. This project in- addition to a touchscreen, the ‘Visual
the total wall thickness. product lines. Modularity is extended volved the development of new hard- 4’ pendant features 22 haptic short-
further by the fact that the new robots ware and software solutions with cut buttons, providing quicker access
Another highlight is the new LM adapt readily to complex cell appli- enhanced features. to submenus and basic commands. It
Smart – a non-contact length and speed cations where guarding, conveyors, uses a powerful processor to control up
measuring device for tube, pipe and insert-management, over-moulding sys- “It is entirely compatible with exist- to ten axes of motion, making it ideal
hose extrusion. tems can be supplied as a packaged ing Sepro systems and programming, for managing even complex moulding
automation solution. so users with previous ‘Visual’ con- cells.
At the trade fair, Sikora will show- trols will require only a short training
case the ‘Purity Scanner Advanced’, Sepro said it will continue reconfi g- session to become familiar with the “Sepro Group began making robots
a system that inspects plastic pellets uring and simplifying its entire product new platform. This new HMI (human- in the late 1970s and introduced its fi rst
in real-time using X-ray and optical range and will redesign many of its machine interface) off ers a simplifi ed and “CNC manipulator” in 1981,” said Dirk
technologies and sorts them with high large robots (for injection-moulding user-friendly interface for part removal Schroeder, Sepro Germany Managing
precision. This is complemented by machines up to 5000 tons) for introduc- and downstream operation program- Director & Sepro Group Product Direc-
the ‘Purity Concept V’ inspection and tion in 2026. ming around the injection moulding tor. “The new ‘Visual 4’ control takes
analysis system. Ideal for repeatable machine,” the company said. advantage of all we have learned over
laboratory applications, it detects black Human-machine interface the years and now takes advantage of
and coloured contaminants as small as At the K, Sepro will also introduce The pendant on the new ‘Visual 4’ modern technology and know-how to
50 µm as well as discolorations. and the blow-out system work together Machine”, Sikora is inviting visitors its new ‘Visual 4’ control – a light- HMI is 25% lighter than its ‘Visual 3’. deliver the kind of performance, fl exi-
perfectly,” noted Ralf Kulenkampff , to bring small quantities of pellets or weight user-interface pendant, which The weight saving is the result, prima- bility and ease-of-use moulders need in
“Critical contaminants – even of Head of Sales – Plastics at Sikora. sample plates – and put their materials will become available on all Sepro rily, of moving the CPU board out of the order to be successful today,” he added.
minimal size – are reliably detected and to the test. Sikora’s booth (no F14) at robots in 2026. pendant and into the main robot-control
automatically sorted out. The detection ‘Under the motto “Human vs. the K show will be located in Hall 10. cabinet. This also results in greater Sepro Group will be exhibiting in
It represents the latest generation of data security, since critical components Hall 12, Stand A36.
AUTOMATION-CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Sepro puts spotlight on upgraded high-performance PIONEERING CHANGE

robots BASF’s emphasis on sustainability and innovation
to drive green transformation of plastics
Sepro Robotique, the France-based
group specialising in the automation of At the K show, German chemical
plastic injection processes, has comple- giant, BASF, will put on display numerous
ted a redesign of its robots sized for product innovations along the lifecycle
plastic injection-moulding machines of plastics and showcase real progress in
with up to 900 tonnes of clamping force. circularity across various businesses and
industries.
The new ‘S-Line’ robots, which will
make its debut at the K trade fair, will “This year, we manifest our com-
replace the 3-axis ‘S5 Line’ and 5-axis mitment to the plastics industry, and
‘5X Line’, which have been in the mar- we continue our commitment to sus-
ket for more than a decade. tainability and innovation through our
global campaign, #OurPlasticsJourney.
According to company offi cials, the More than just a tagline, it refl ects
new line’s rigid structure, including the our ambition to transform the plas-
use of cam follower bearings for linear The modern design of the new it easy for users to see the exact tics industry. This journey takes time,
motions, allows the robots to operate robots includes multi-colour LED operational status of the robot even but the destination is clear: a circular At the last edition of K, BASF intro- of 30%, through the use of renewable
at 15% faster speeds for overall better lights on the end of the robot mobile. from across the shop fl oor. economy of plastics,” noted Martin duced its LowPCF and ZeroPCF port- electricity, low-emission steam and
cycle times than were possible with the This feature, added in response to Jung, President of BASF Performance folios as solutions to reduce the Product renewable raw materials, in a mass bal-
previous-generation robots. frequent customer requests, makes The new line also includes special Materials. Carbon Footprint (PCF) by a minimum ance approach. This year, the company

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