Stäubli Robotics Suite 2022 accelerates processes across all stages of development

December 10, 2021 11:43 am

Powerful new engine with a lot of added features for designers, programmers and optimisers.

The general trend towards the automation of assembly lines and system solutions in industrial production continues. This often poses challenges for machine and system builders because, despite the desire for standardisation, the specific framework conditions and existing structures at customers’ premises often require individual designs far-off from these standards. The new Stäubli Robotics Suite 2022 impresses with its optimised and powerful new features that allows both standard and special solutions for complex automation scenarios to be readily visualised, simulated, validated, and realised.

The improvements that have been made to the Stäubli development environment and the numerous new functions extend across all scopes of usage, from design, simulation and setup debugging to production and optimisation. An example of benefits for users is a significant reduction in the number of mouse clicks within the Suite, with visible results being generated quickly and easily. STEP files, for example, can be imported even faster via Drag & Drop, while positioning is now also more intuitive.

The Snap Replace function simplifies the transition from the static designing environment to the dynamic Stäubli development environment. Designers usually place static robot models in their design drafts at the preliminary stage. When this design sketch is transferred to the Stäubli development environment, the Snap Replace function helps to replace the existing static robot model with a dynamic one. Anchor points in the 3D setting are automatically identified and offered up for selection.

The basis for many of these new possibilities are down to the powerful new 3D engine, reliably delivering the sort of realistic representation that was previously reserved for the B2C and gaming sector. Smooth, jerk-free, 3D representations, even when simulating extensive production lines, are displayed down to the smallest detail in high resolution, thereby making work easier.

This powerful new 3D engine was achieved in partnership with Spatial Corporation, a division of Dassault Systèmes. Spatial’s interoperability, modelling, and visualisation SDKs easily integrate together for higher performance capabilities with increased ease-of-use. When particular customisations were needed to complete the workflow necessary from Spatial’s components, spatial experts were put to the task of making the necessary improvements, allowing the Stäubli team to focus on their area of specialty.

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