PRODUCT REVIEWS
Robotics and in-process digital metrology
At BIEMH 2026 in Bilbao, Spain( 2-6 March 2026), Tekniker presented a solution that combines flexible automation, precision measurement and digitalisation in industrial environments. Developed in collaboration with ZEISS, KUKA and SCHUNK, the demonstrator system automatically identifies, collects, positions and measures parts with almost identical geometries. Application sectors include automotive, aeronautics, energy and manufacturing of complex, precision components( among others).
“ The combination of collaborative robotics and in-process digital metrology represents a strategic convergence for the manufacturing industry and factories of the future. On the one hand, collaborative robots make it possible to automate handling and assembly tasks flexibly and safely without the need for physical barriers. On the other hand, digital metrology integrated into the process means that components can be measured and checked directly in the production line with precision,” commented Tekniker, a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance( BRTA) partnership,
The demonstrator’ s robotic measurement allows for quality control of the parts and classification, according to their reference and conformity.
“ The main differential element is the combination of a flexible component feed with advances in digital metrology that allow fully automated quality control, integrating visualisation, handling, measurement and classification into a single system. This approach is not common in industrial environments and is an innovative and advanced solution,” highlighted Gorka Kortaberria, Director of Industrial Metrology, Tekniker.
Consolidated technologies
The prototype developed by Tekniker combines consolidated commercial technologies with in-house developments in integration, robotics, control and machine vision.
To the solution, ZEISS adds its DuraMax measuring system, which is specifically designed for demanding production environments and offers precision, even in changeable conditions.
KUKA brings a 7-axis collaborative robotic arm designed for precise and safe handling in environments shared with people. SCHUNK includes a series of systems that allow parts to be secured and handled during the measurement process. This technological combination is completed with Tekniker’ s Smart Picking asset, which makes it possible to locate and manipulate parts in unstructured environments.
“ Our application allows the system to determine the position and orientation of parts from information obtained through machine vision. It then guides the robot towards the parts it needs to handle,” added Eneko Ugalde, Director of Intelligent Autonomous Systems, Tekniker.
The Tekniker technology centre also incorporates its capabilities in plant and process digitisation through its Smart Factory Hub software, highlighting the management of critical data from production operations and the ability to learn from the data for subsequent decision-making. n
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Tightening its grip
“ Our MULTIGRIPRIV is a riveting system designed to ensure reliable fastening, even on variable thicknesses and holes. It features resistance to vibrations as well as maximum hold and respect for materials, simplifying the work of professionals,” explained the Italian fastening specialist.
“ The fastening solution offers reliability, even in the most complex applications. The mandrel head compresses the body, achieving compression fastening rather than expansion fastening( as is the case with standard rivets). This principle ensures stable, secure and longlasting fastening,” continued the company.
Designed to offer a wide clamping range, MULTIGRIPRIV allows different thicknesses to be riveted using a single rivet length
thereby reducing processing times, simplifying warehouse management and optimising costs. The riveting system, said the company, is particularly effective in holes with wide tolerances.
Because the mandrel head does not come off, MULTIGRIPRIVs are suitable for applications on box sections, carpentry and assemblies subject to vibration. The compression clamping system is designed to prevent material deformation, allowing it to be used on aluminium, plastic and resin.
“ MULTIGRIPRIV is particularly suited to metal fabricators and subcontractors who
work with different thicknesses and require a reliable, versatile and high-performance solution,” concluded the manufacturer. Rivit also offers a range of riveting tools for installation such as the manual RIV7, the hydro-pneumatic RIV403 and RIV504, and the battery powered RIV710 and RIV720. Founded in 1973, Rivit has three separate macrodivisions: Industry, Building and Products for Dealers. The company focuses particularly on industrial auto body shop; electronics; household appliances; sheet metal working; metal furnishings; roofing; metal roofing; air conditioning and metal frames. n
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