In 2013 Star Automation Europe took part in the success of the K 2013 show and K 2013 was a success for Star Automation Europe too. Again, this year the company was an active player at this important event, not only satisfying its long-standing customers but also gaining the confidence of new ones, counting on what has made of Star a worldwide-known brand: quality and reliability over time. The best proof for that is an MHY-900 3-axis servo robot displayed at the company’s stand, made in 1982 and still perfectly functioning after 34 years of tough work, always in the service of the customer. This is what Star does best.

In addition, Star also means innovation, research and development. Its range of products keeps evolving and this year the company is proud to present the new robots of the XW-VI series. These servo-driven three-axis robots are the ideal solution for the handling of all moulded products. For example, the top-entry XW-1400M VI robot is among the best sellers of Star thanks to its robust structure and its first-rate performance.  

This year, thanks to the cooperation with Toshiba Machine, Star was proud to exhibit an IML automation system with top-entry robot. All this in a single automation cell and only one IMM/robot system to manage:

-     robot model XW-1000 VI Stec 520, strokes X= 2000; Y = 1130; Z=1000 mm;

-     IMM: Toshiba EC 130 SXII;

-     mould: Brovè Plastics;

-     product: Frisbee, 1 cavity;

-     round flat label;

-     cycle time: 16 seconds.

The XW-VI series is managed by a colour touch screen pendant either with preloaded operative modes, i.e. a series of pre-set modes selectable from the pendant, or with free programming feature which gives the user total freedom. Amongst the main advantages of this range are the Stec-520 controller, the very short take-out times, the 5-axis CNC versions and the low energy and air consumption levels. 

Besides the robot of the XW-VI series, Star Automation Europe also exhibited an ES-II robot, with high-speed option, as well as an IML automation system which represents the feather in Star’s cap as far as innovation and reliability are concerned. The top-entry ES-II robot is known worldwide for its excellent value for money. The model on show, the ES-1000HII, is the high-speed version and has a powerful motor on the vertical axis.

The Eins arm tooling specialist’s sector keeps delivering tremendous results and great satisfaction to Star. For this reason, during the K 2016 show the Eins cabinet was brought to the limelight at the centre of the stand, clearly visible and accessible by all visitors.