An intelligent 6-axis robot transfers the sheet steel from the laser profiler to its rotary table, sorts the finished parts into predefined load carriers and disposes of scrap.

Remmert, the German storage and logistics expert, will be unveiling an innovation exclusively at euroblech 2006: 'Laser-Sort 06', an intelligent robot system for sorting finished parts from laser machines. Visitors to the fair are welcome to inspect and try out the system for themselves at Stand B 58 in Hall 15. The 6-axis articulated robot transfers the sheet steel from the retrieval station to the laser machine's rotary table, sorts the finished parts into predefined load carriers and disposes of the waste material.

Used in conjunction with the PRO SORT intelligent sorting software and Remmert's PRO FMS production system, the new sorting solution is the key to achieving fully automated sheet metal working processes.

The FMS control center provides the connected laser machines with material for machining and issues production jobs.

An additional NC workstation can be easily integrated into the production control center for nesting purposes to ensure optimum cutting.

The FMS system then forwards all the relevant data to the robot's PRO SORT software, which automatically defines which part is set down where.

The key benefits of using the system are lower unit costs and production sequences that require little if any human input.

'Unlike other sorting solutions, the 'Laser-Sort 06' sorting robot is absolutely perfect for sorting both large and small items with absolute precision,' explained Matthias Remmert, managing director of the Remmert group of companies.

'The sorting system can handle sheet metal parts with a thickness of between 3 and 10mm and a weight of up to 300kg without any problems at all.' The items are picked up using a reliable process based on the use of pneumatic and magnetic standard tools.

Tools can be switched automatically using a tool changer.

Remmert will be presenting the new sorting solution at Stand B 58 in Hall 15.

Of course, visitors will also be able to obtain detailed information about the various storage solutions on offer from the logistics expert - from compact stand-alone systems for straightforward storage tasks through to complex sheet metal machining cells.

* Friedrich Remmert Datentechnik at EuroBLECH 2006, Hannover, Germany, October 24-28, Hall 15, Stand B58.

*About the Remmert Group - with approximately 400 systems installed in various sectors, the Remmert company group is one of the world's leading providers of storage technology.

Remmert provides tailored warehouse logistics solutions for sheet metal, long bars, pallets and small parts.

Its products and services range from individual, production-integrated solutions based on standard components through to complex total solutions for which Remmert, as the prime contractor, retains overall responsibility.

In addition, the logistics expert's range now also includes intelligent robot systems for the fully automated sorting of finished parts from sawing and laser machines.

Since as long ago as 1987, Friedrich Remmert and Friedrich Remmert Datentechnik (Remmert PRO for short) have together been offering complete one-stop solutions.

Each system is a perfectly tailored combination of storage technology, software and logistics know-how.

All systems are designed with a common objective in mind: increasing the efficiency of the customer's production sequences.

All of Remmert's process control and software systems can be easily integrated into the customer's existing software architecture - the company has had the necessary interface expertise at its fingertips for years.

From project planning and scheduling through design and installation and beyond to service, all Remmert products and services are one-stop solutions.

Existing customer structures and future development potential are taken into account right from the planning stage.

The company, which is based in Westphalia, offers worldwide 24h customer service for all its products.

This service is provided by in-house personnel.