Automated Tool Management

Light Robotics

Broetje-Automation‘s Tool Management system automates supportive processes for machining applications. From tool provision, over tool set-up, tool measurement to management of tool storage the system ensures shift-independent operations of machining systems.
The system not only increases efficiency but also provides added value towards a safe, sustainable and resilient production. Based on a modular approach, the system can be adapted to individual requirements depending on production rate, workshop space requirements and level of automation.

Configuration Options

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• Manual loading of the turntables, e.g. second shift
• Kick protection mat secures work area
• Worker can also use Station manually
• ~10 cycles per hour

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• Robot performs tool handling
• Worker equips automated washing machine and tool storage
• tool accessibility via HSK wagon
• ~20 cycles per hour

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• Double Robot Cell for tool handling
• Worker equips automated washing machine and tool storage
• Tool accessibility via automated tool storage
• ~40 cycles per hour

Automated Tool Management Product Information

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Broetje-Automation delivers STAXX One Automated Fiber Placement System to VIC-K for Future-Oriented Solutions

Broetje-Automation has delivered the innovative Automated Fiber Placement System “STAXX One” to VIC-K, a leading international provider of products and services to the aerospace, defense, energy, and railway sectors. The system includes a COMAU industrial robot with a STAXX One Fiber Placement Endeffector and an additional rotational axis, making it ideally suited for building a wide variety of composite structures.

Marc Fette (left), CEO of CTC GmbH and his team welcomed the new robotic AFP system at the premises of CTC in Stade.

Broetje-Automation delivers STAXX One Fiber Placement System to CTC Composite Technology Center Stade

Broetje-Automation GmbH has delivered its highly innovative STAXX One Automated Fiber Placement Robot to the Composite Technology Center / CTC GmbH (An Airbus Company) in Stade, Germany. This advanced and automated fiber deposition system will be used in conjunction with the CTC and Airbus teams to create ecologically efficient and innovative composite structures, in support of a more sustainable future of mobility.