In 2022, Ars Automation and the SCHUNK Group forged a strategic partnership with the goal of delivering state-of-the-art parts feeding and gripping solutions to customers around the globe. This collaboration has proved to be highly beneficial, as there is a significant amount of synergy between the two companies and their respective products, allowing them to effectively combine their expertise and technologies.
Ars Automation is a renowned company specializing in the development of innovative parts feeding systems. Their flagship product, FlexiBowl®, is a cutting-edge solution that has revolutionized the automation industry. It is an adaptive and flexible parts feeder that can handle a wide range of components, helping to increase efficiency, reduce setup time, and minimize maintenance requirements.
The SCHUNK Group, on the other hand, is a leading global supplier of clamping technology and gripping systems. Their extensive portfolio of products includes high-quality gripping solutions for various applications, ensuring optimal performance and precision in different manufacturing processes.
The CoLab Project
The collaboration between these two companies has led to the integration of Ars Automation's FlexiBowl® as a standard component in 10 of SCHUNK's CoLabs, which are specialized facilities where machining and handling processes are thoroughly tested, validated, and optimized for customers.
These CoLabs serve as a platform for development projects, allowing SCHUNK to work closely and create innovative, tailor-made solutions for its clients.
As a testament to the success of this partnership, it has been projected that by 2026, FlexiBowl® will be featured in every single existing CoLab around the world. This global expansion underscores the commitment of both Ars Automation and the SCHUNK Group to providing cutting-edge technologies and exceptional support to their customers, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing processes worldwide.
Advantages for CoLab customers:
•Feasibility study of the automation process
•Live demonstrations
•CoLab training sessions
•Extensive test documentation and reports provided after any test
•Recommendations from the SCHUNK and Ars Automation application experts, including hardware setup, software, and initial approach.
Wondering if FlexiBowl is the game-changing solution your product needs? Request a free test!
If you are interested in learning more about FlexiBowl® and determining whether it is the ideal solution for your project, we encourage you to request additional information. Our team of experts is ready to assist you in exploring the capabilities of this innovative parts feeding system and help you identify how it can best meet your specific needs.
By understanding your unique requirements and goals, we can provide you with personalized guidance and support to ensure that you make the most of FlexiBowl® and its potential to enhance your manufacturing processes. So, don't hesitate to reach out and discover how FlexiBowl® could be the perfect fit for your project.