DMP 2023 (November 27–30)
The digital and intelligent industrial trends continue to release strong momentum, and the industrial process is constantly reshaping the entire industry landscape. On November 27, the 2023 DMP Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo (the 24th DMP International Exhibition on Moulds, Metalworking, Plastics & Packaging), a showcase of technological innovation and digital transformation, kicked off at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an New Hall). Among the exhibitors, Beijing Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (SRT) presented its innovative soft robotics technology and rich portfolio of “robot + flexible solutions” at Booth E01, Hall 8.
DMP and SRT (Technology and Innovation-Driven)
DMP is positioned as “the launchpad for global new products, the preferred destination for cutting-edge technologies, and the top choice for innovative services.” It is a platform dedicated to connecting technology and industry, empowering the sector and the entire ecosystem, and serves as an annual professional grand event in the industrial manufacturing field. This year’s DMP focuses on digital, intelligent, and customized innovative technologies and solutions across different industries, bringing together a host of leading enterprises and innovative products.
As one of the earliest national high-tech enterprises in China engaged in the application and promotion of soft robotics technology, SRT has always adhered to an “innovation-first” and “long-term commitment” philosophy, insisting on independent R&D. Through tens of thousands of repeated tests and accumulated experience, SRT delivers sustained value to its customers.
SRT is an “old friend” of DMP. Leveraging this professional platform, SRT can build international connections, engage in face-to-face exchanges with industry professionals, discuss pain points and challenges in industrial production, and absorb cutting-edge insights from the robotics industry, jointly promoting the efficient development of the sector.
Robot+ Application Solutions for the 3C Industry (Unleashing the Charm of Flexibility)
To fully align with DMP’s strength as a “grand showcase” for new products, new technologies, and new services, SRT highlighted its advantages in soft robotics technology and focused on demonstrating a number of key applications in the 3C electronics industry, leveraging soft robotics technology to help build a smarter, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly industrial system.
lFlexible gripping solutions urgently needed for electronic products
The SFG flexible gripper unleashes greater flexibility in the production of numerous 3C electronic products. Made of high-polymer silicone flexible material and mimicking human hand movements, it ensures damage-free handling of mobile phone components. Its high adaptability resolves assembly challenges for various parts and accessories, breaking through the limitations of different workpiece sizes and shapes. With a repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.08 mm, the SFG gripper can be integrated with other fixtures to create a flexible positioning fixture solution, enabling "non-damaging and mark-free" secondary positioning during the production of mobile phone mid-frames. When paired with SRT’s vision equipment, it can also perform multiple inspections on complete phone products, such as detecting incorrect, missing, or mixed placement, as well as mislabeling or missing labels.
lSuction cup for handling flat products
The VFC van der Waals force suction cup features a microstructure similar to a gecko’s foot, with an adhesion strength of up to 0.5 kg/cm². When handling PCB circuit boards, glass panels, high-end LCD screens, and perforated or porous flat workpieces, the VFC suction cup operates without the need for power supply, air supply, or programming, achieving zero energy consumption. Even in a vacuum environment, the VFC suction cup maintains normal operation, offering simplicity, reliability, and zero residue, greatly expanding the application scope of automated equipment.
lFixture for gripping irregular-shaped products
Each advantage of the NBM dexterous airbag module precisely addresses the pain points encountered during the handling of irregular workpieces. When shapes are inconsistent and sizes are non-uniform, the NBM efficiently handles tasks through internal or external gripping. Multiple modules can be freely combined to quickly create flexible grippers in any configuration, with a load capacity of up to 250g × N (number of modules). When enterprises seek to overcome manual limitations and improve overall plant efficiency, the NBM offers easy deployment and flexible installation, meeting production requirements for high precision, low wear, and lightweight design, while helping reduce the deployment costs of automation upgrades.
In addition to the above application solutions for the 3C industry, SRT actively leverages its role as a technology enterprise in core technologies and industry leadership to develop a series of comprehensive end-to-end solutions, including but not limited to robotic piece-picking workstations, intelligent three-dimensional warehousing solutions, and a new generation of “goods-to-person” automated warehousing and operation solutions. At the same time, SRT remains committed to advancing both technological innovation and industrial application, promoting the implementation and sharing of achievements in soft robotics technology, and building momentum for the continuous upgrading of Industry 4.0.