Press Information - Sepro

PRESS INFORMATION 

16 October, 2012 

Sepro Robotique 

Rue Bessemer, Z.I. Les Ajoncs 

F-85000 La Roche-sur-Yon 

France 

Phone: +33 2 51454700 

Sepro Robotique GmbH 

Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 16-20 

63322 Rödermark 

Deutschland 

Phone: +49 6074 696 520 

CONTACT: Sophie Vermerie, Sepro Robotique – France, +33 (2).51.45.46.35; svermerie@sepro-robotique.com 

Gabriele Frost, Sepro Robotique - Germany, +49.6074.696.52.30; gfrost@sepro-robotique.com 

Scott Collins, Public Relations, +1.216.382.8840; scollins@collins-marcom.com 

New 5-Axis & 6-Axis Robots from Sepro 

Developed in Partnership with Stäubli 

Two new lines of multi-axis robots – the 5X and 6X Visual – specifically designed for injection 

molding applications, will be introduced at Fakuma 2012. Developed by Sepro Robotique in 

partnership Stäubli Robotics, these robots give injection molders two new choices for performing 

complex part manipulation inside and outside of the mold space. Both lines are driven by the 

same Visual control and are being demonstrated on the Sepro stand (#1203, Hall A1) at Fakuma 

2012 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, 16 - 20 October, 2012. 

In addition to the new 5X and 6X Visual lines, Sepro will also present new models in the Success Range 

of general-purpose robots lines, a new in-mold labeling solution and a servo-driven sprue picker, all 

controlled by a family of user-friendly controls. 

“For years, injection molders with complex automation requirements have had to make a difficult 

choice,” explains Jean-Michel Renaudeau, Managing Director, Sepro Robotique, La Roche sur 

Yon, France. “They could choose Cartesian beam robots that were designed for their applications 

but usually limited to 3 primary CNC axes of motion, or they could select a 6-axis polyarticulated 

robot designed for general industrial applications. The 5X and 6X Visual lines deliver new 5-axis 

and 6-axis solutions created with the needs of injection molders in mind.” 

Sepro and Stäubli have been cooperating successfully since 2006, with Sepro integrating the Stäubli 

multi-axis robots when those capabilities were required. Now they have taken that relationship a 

step further.

THE 5X LINE 

Designed for universal and complex applications, the 5-axis 5X Line is based on Sepro 3-axis 

Cartesian beam robots that are designed for high-precision and high-speed performance. A 2-axis 

Stäubli wrist is added to provide additional compact servo rotations (R1 = 0-180° and R2 = 0-270°) 

making it easy to adapt to even complex applications like insert placing, complex extraction paths in 

the mold, path tracking for flame treatment, and the like. The standard Visual 3 control system is the 

same high-speed control that is used on the 6-axis articulated-arm and other premium robots from 

Sepro. 

The 5X robots feature a “monobloc” frame structure and prismatic guide rails to ensure greater 

rigidity. Powerful servomotors guided by intelligent, anti-vibration software guarantee maximum 

acceleration and minimum mold intervention time. The Sepro-exclusive Y-Free feature 

momentarily disengages the drive system on the strip arm so that it can move freely as the part is 

being ejected. This simplifies programming parts ejection tracking and can reduce costs by 

allowing the use of simpler gripper designs. 

The 5X line is available in three models, the 5X-15, the 5X-25 and the 5X-35 for injection- 

molding machines from 30 to 800 tons. The horizontal stroke can range from a minimum of 1500 

mm (59 in.) on the 5X-15 to a maximum of 9000 mm (355 in.) on the 5X-35. Vertical strokes 

available are 1000 mm, 1200 mm, 1400 mm and 1800 mm (telescopic) (39, 47, 55 in and 71 in. 

telescopic), while the strip stroke measures 500 mm, 700 mm and 900 mm (20, 28 and 35 in.) on 

the 5X-15, 5X-25 and 5X-35, respectively. Maximum payload on the smallest model is 5 kg (11.1 

lb), 10 kg (22 lb) on the middle unit and either 15 or 20 kg (33 or 44 lb) on the largest. 

THE 6X VISUAL LINE 

The 6X Visual line of robots combines a Stäubli 6-axis articulated-arm robot with the Sepro 

Visual 3 control to deliver a general-purpose automation solution in five models to serve injection 

molding machines from 20 to 4000 tons. 

The 6X Visual range is capable of performing almost any task from simple pick-and-place or 

complex path tracking applications thanks to the powerful and user-friendly Visual 3 control system. 

With Visual 3, Sepro’s proprietary and very adaptable control, it is very simple to program a 

multi-axis robot on an injection-molding machine. Visual controls make it simple and intuitive to 

create almost any program, even complex cycles requiring path tracking, flaming, part outlining, and 

so on. Processors who are already familiar with the Visual control platform will find that very little 

additional training is required to become proficient at programming multi-axis robots for injection 

molding. 

Small and medium-sized robots (6X-60 to 6X-200) have a fully enclosed and naturally clean 

structure that meets ISO 5 and IP 65 standards for clean room applications in the medical and

electronic industries. The largest unit, the 6X-340, is specially adapted to service a large work 

envelope for molding machines up to 3500 tons. The arms can be mounted on the machine 

platen to minimize floor space requirements or next to the machine to work with peripheral 

equipment. Most of the models (6X-60 to 6X-200) can be suspended from the ceiling and the 6X- 

60 and 6X-90 can be wall mounted. 

� The 6X-60 is intended for use with molding machines from 20 to 100 tons. Maximum reach 

for the standard and extended-arm versions are 670 to 920 mm (26 to 36 in.) and maximum 

payloads are 9 and 5 kg (20 and 11 lb) respectively. 

� The 6X-90 serves molding machines from 80 to 200 tons. Maximum reach for the standard 

and extended-arm versions are 1200 to 1450 mm (47 to 57 in.) and maximum payloads are 

15 and 12 kg (33 and 26 lb) respectively. 

� The 6X-160 suits machines from 150 to 500 tons. Maximum reach for the standard and 

extended-arm versions are 1710 to 2010 mm (67 to 99 in.) and maximum payloads are 34 

and 28 kg (75 and 62 lb) respectively. 

� The 6X-200 is sized for molding machines from 500 to 1300 tons and is available only in the 

extended-arm design with maximum reach of 2594 mm (102 in) and maximum payload of 80 

kg (176 lb). 

� The 6X-340 is designed for molding machines up to 3500 tons and has a maximum reach of 

3450 mm (139 inch) and a maximum payload load of 165 kg (364 lb). 

Under the partnership agreement, Sepro will provide installation, start-up and repair and 

maintenance assistance through its global service structure. 

Stäubli Robotics is part of a Swiss group that also supplies industrial solutions to the textile and 

electrical-connector markets. With 4000 employees, Stäubli is present in 25 countries and is 

supported by a large distribution network that covers a total of 50 countries. For the past 30 years, 

the main Group site and head office of Stäubli Robotics has been located in Faverges, France. 

Stäubli robots are designed and manufactured in France and used in many different industrial 

sectors and applications including plastics, automotive, machine tools, medical and food industries. 

ABOUT SEPRO 

Founded in 1973 and now headquartered in La Roche-sur-Yon (France), Sepro Robotique was one 

of the first companies in the world to develop Cartesian beam robots for injection-molding machines, 

introducing its first CNC controlled “manipulator” in 1981. Today, Sepro is one of the largest 

independent sellers of Cartesian robots. Customers around the world are supported by wholly- 

owned daughter companies in Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico and 

Brazil. Numerous direct sales and service offices as well as independent business partners, 

distributors and service hubs that extend Sepro’s global network to over 40 other countriesThe 

company’s global turnover is approximately €55 million, with 90% of robots exported from France 

and 40% sold outside of Europe. Sepro is the largest robot supplier to the automotive industry in

Europe and North America, and has equipped more than 25,000 injection-molding machines 

worldwide. 

The 6X Visual Line of robots combines 

a Stäubli 6-axis articulated-arm robot 

with the Sepro Visual 3 control to 

deliver a multi-axis solution especially 

designed for injection molding. 

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The 5X Line of robots brings together a Sepro 

3-axis Cartesian beam robots and a 2-axis 

Stäubli wrist is added to provide a total of 5 

CNC axes of motion. 

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France 

Phone: +33 2 51454700 


Waldstraße 76a 

63128 Dietzenbach 

Germany 

Phone: +49 6074 6965 20 




Sepro Exhibits 16 Robots at Fakuma 2012, 

Including New 5- & 6-Axis Designs, IML 

Solutions, Advanced Controls and More 

For more information and a complete press kit including photos, 

please attend our press conference Wednesday, 17 October, 1530 hrs 

in Liechtenstein Conference Room, or visit us in booth #1203, Hall A1. 

From advanced 5-axis and 6-axis robots driven by the most intelligent control systems available, to simple 

pick-and-place units to unique in-mold labeling solutions, visitors to the Fakuma 2012 trade show can see 

several new and different approaches to injection-molding automation. Sepro Robotique is using the 

show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, 16 - 20 October, 2012, as a platform to demonstrate a complete 

robotic offering, including new robots in many different sizes and with capabilities not previously 

available. On its own stand (#1203 in Hall A1) and on the stands of several major injection-molding 

machine suppliers, Sepro will be exhibiting a total of 16 robots. 

“Germany is at the heart of the European plastics industry, a trend-setting region for the rest of the world, 

and a very important market for Sepro Robotique,” observed Jean-Michel Renaudeau, Managing Director 

of the company, which is headquartered in La Roche sur Yon, France. “That is why we have decided to 

take advantage of the occasion of Fakuma 2012 to show off some of our most exciting new 

developments. Our expanded portfolio of robots now includes not only standard 3-axis Cartesian beam 

robots – for which we are quite well-known – but also side-entry robots for in-mold labeling, and also new 

multi-axis configurations that suit the most advanced applications in automotive and other demanding 

industries. I think we will surprise some people at the show.”

5-AXIS & 6-AXIS ROBOTS 

Two new lines of multi-axis robots – the 5X and 6X Visual – have been developed by Sepro 

Robotique in partnership Stäubli Robotics specifically for injection molding applications. Designed 

for universal and complex applications, the 5-axis 5X Line is based on Sepro 3-axis Cartesian 

beam robots for high-precision and high-speed performance. A 2-axis Stäubli wrist is added to 

provide additional compact servo rotations making it easy to adapt to challenging applications like 

insert placing, complex extraction paths in the mold, path tracking for flame treatment, and the like. 

The 6X Visual line of robots combines a Stäubli 6-axis articulated-arm robot with the Sepro 

Visual 3 control to deliver a general-purpose automation solution in five models to serve injection 

molding machines from 20 to 4000 tons. 

IN-MOLD LABELING 

To deliver innovative high-speed in-mold labeling (IML) solutions to plastic molders serving the 

packaging industry, Sepro Robotique has formed a partnership with Machines Pagès, a specialist in IML 

systems for 25 years. Sepro is demonstrating these capabilities in an IML cell built around a Sepro side- 

entry robot and an EL EXIS - 250T injection-molding machine from Sumitomo Demag. The IML 

demonstration cell is molding 1.2-l pails with wrap-around labels in a 2-cavity tool on a 4.5-sec 

cycle. Sepro is offering IML systems for molding machines from 100 to 500 tons, applying flat or shaped 

labels to such parts as lids, pots and trays. 

FASTER CONTROLS 

The multi-axis robots and the IML systems benefit from the application of the Visual 3 robot control, 

Sepro’s newest, fastest and most powerful control. Its double-CPU architecture dedicates one processor 

to the human/machine interface functions of the control pendant and the other processor to real-time 

control of robot positioning and movement, and control of the label-handling module. The user interface 

has a large, easy-to-read and -navigate 10-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen that make operation simple 

and intuitive, while giving uses access to full system documentation. A joystick allows operators to actually 

steer the robot to fine-tune its movements. 

FROM AXESS TO SUCCESS 

The Sepro display at Fakuma 2012 will also feature three new models that complete the Success range 

of general-purpose servo-driven robots. The mid-size Success 22 was first introduced at Fakuma in 

2011, and now the company has added two smaller sizes – Success 7 and Success 11 – and a larger 

unit, the Success 33. Together, the four robots are able to serve injection molding machines from 20 to 

700 tons. Success robots benefit from S Platform technology that was perfected on the Sepro high- 

performance S5 Line of Cartesian beam robots. This makes them faster and able to handle bigger, 

heavier parts than previous-generation Axess robots in the same size range. Common subassemblies 

help achieve economies of scale while maintaining design flexibility and reducing manufacturing lead 

times. Touch 2 controls, developed for the Axess Series, will be standard equipment, while the more 

advanced Visual 2 controls, are available as an option.

SERVO-POWERED SPRUE PICKER 

A servo-driven sprue picker offers new levels of performance and productivity in the most basic robot 

applications on plastics injection molding machines from 30 to 200 tons. Compared to standard 

pneumatically driven sprue pickers, the new S3 servo units are faster – operating at 2 m/sec speeds on 

all three axes. It is also more accurate and repeatable, more reliable and requires less maintenance. In 

addition to conventional sprue removal applications, the S3 picker can be used for simple part removal 

thanks to easy pick-and-place programming via the standard Touch 2 control system, the same 

user-friendly control as is used on the Success range. 

ABOUT SEPRO 







distributors and service hubs that extend Sepro’s global network to over 40 other countries. The 


and 40% sold outside of Europe. Sepro is the largest robot supplier to the automotive industry in 


worldwide. 

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France 

Phone: +33 2 51454700 




Germany 

Phone: +49 6074 6965 20 




At Fakuma 2012, Sepro Demonstrates IML 

Capabilities in Partnership with Machines Pagès 

System operating on Stand 1203, Hall A1 with Sumitomo Demag Injection-Molding 

Machine 

To deliver innovative high-speed in-mold labeling (IML) solutions to plastic molders serving the 

packaging industry, Sepro Robotique, a recognized leader in injection-molding automation, has formed a 

partnership with Machines Pagès, a specialist in IML systems for 25 years. Sepro is demonstrating these 

capabilities in an IML cell built around a Sepro side-entry robot and a Sumitomo Demag injection-molding 

machine at Fakuma 2012, International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing being held in Friedrichshafen, 

Germany, October 15–20, 2012. Sepro is exhibiting in Hall A1 on Stand 1203. 

In addition to the new IML system, Sepro will also present, new multi-axis robot lines – the 5X and 6X 

Visual, new models in the Success Range of general-purpose robots and a servo-driven sprue picker, all 

controlled by a family of user-friendly controls. 

The IML demonstration cell is molding 1.2-l pails with wrap-around labels in a 2-cavity tool on a 4.5- 

sec cycle. The molding machine is a DEMAG EL EXIS - 250T. The Sepro robot is an SE 350 side-entry 

model controlled by the new Visual 3 dual-core controller, which also controls the label-handling module 

supplied by Machines Pagès. In operation, labels are fed onto the robot end-of-arm tooling where they 

held in place pneumatically. Then, the side-entry robot arm enters the mold as it opens, gripping the 

molded pails and stripping them from the mold cores. As the arm traverses its demolding stroke, the 

labels for the next set of pails are inserted into mold cavities, where they are released and held in place

electrostatically. The robot arm retracts and places the molded pails on a conveyor before starting the 

cycle over again. 

Speaking about his company’s partnership with Machines Pagès, Sepro Robotique Managing Director 

Jean-Michel Renaudeau explains that “our two companies share common values and objectives and 

we are ideally positioned to propose advanced IML automation to packaging producers. We are both 

acknowledged experts in our respective fields; we share a commitment to serving the needs of our 

customers; and we share an ambition for global leadership through local presence with national 

subsidiaries and a network of partners, including distributors and injection-molding machine OEMs.” 

Through the new partnership, Sepro is planning to focus on the European, North American and Brazilian 

markets, offering IML systems for molding machines up to 350 tons, applying flat or shaped labels to 

such parts as lids, pots and trays. For these projects, Sepro will provide application development services, 

integrating their side-entry robots with standardized modules for distribution, transfer, electrostatic loading 

and removal of labels supplied by Machines Pagès. A team of Sepro technicians, experienced with IML 

and automation projects, will coordinate installation and start-up, and Sepro will provide after-sale service 

through its global hotline in French, English, German, Portuguese and Spanish. 

Sepro side-entry IML systems are based on the S5 platform. Featuring a rigid single-piece frame structure 

and prismatic linear guide rails, the robots are well adapted to rapid acceleration. Powerful servomotors 

ensure maximum precision and speed, achieving minimum cycle times of 3.9 sec on IML applications, 

with mold-intervention times as short as 0.9 sec. The maximum horizontal (mold-penetration) speed is 5 

meter/sec. 

Machines Pagès, Foncine le Haut, France, is among the world’s largest manufacturers of IML 

systems and it brings to the partnership proven modules for the distribution, transfer, electrostatic loading 

and removal of labels. Building on its expertise in Cartesian and side-entry robots, Sepro contributes 

strong mechanical architecture driven by its new Visual 3 control with simplicity and power that are 

already the benchmark for automation control in the plastic injection-molding industry. 

Sepro Visual 3 controls provide a powerful, yet easy-to use, platform for managing the entire system. 

Its double-CPU architecture dedicates one processor to the human/machine interface functions of the 

control pendant and the other processor to real-time control of robot positioning and movement, and 

control of the label-handling module. The user interface has a large, easy-to-read and -navigate 10-inch 

touch-sensitive LCD screen that make operation simple and intuitive, while giving uses access to full 

system documentation. A joystick allows operators to actually steer the robot to fine-tune its movements. 

Among the control’s advanced capabilities are: 

� Intelligent sensors... provide the option to recognize different grippers with an RFID reader or to 

use cameras for quality control or positioning of parts.

� Digital Vacuum Switch... Now a standard feature on Visual 3, this convenient function allows 

users to fine-tune the vacuum-flow settings remotely, using the control pendant instead of valves 

located on the robot. 

� PC-based programming… A program editor/monitor function operates in a familiar Windows ® 

environment to facilitate creation and fine-tuning of complex sequences. 

Founded in 1973 and now headquartered in La Roche-sur-Yon (France), Sepro Robotique was one of the 

first companies in the world to develop Cartesian beam robots for injection-molding machines, introducing 

its first CNC controlled “manipulator” in 1981. Today, Sepro is the largest independent seller of Cartesian 

robots in Europe and the largest robot supplier to the automotive industry in Europe and North America. 

The company’s global turnover is approximately €55 million, with 90% of robots exported from France and 

40% sold outside of Europe. Sepro has equipped more than 25,000 injection-molding machines 

worldwide. 

Machines Pages offers a full range of automation systems in the injection molding and thermoforming 

markets. Its robotics systems are geared towards the high-volume plastic packaging, medical, closures 

and consumer products. 

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At Fakuma 2012, Sepro is demonstrating 

its new in-mold labeling system in a IML 

cell built around a Sumitomo Demag 

injection-molding machine. The system 

is molding 1.2-l pails with wrap-around 

labels in a 2-cavity tool on a 4.5-sec 

cycle. 

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/51716465/Sepr 

oIMLSystem.jpg


October 16, 2012 




France 

Phone: +33 2 51454700 


Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 16-20 

63322 Rödermark 

Deutschland 

Phone: +49 6074 696 520 




Three New General-Purpose Robots from 

Sepro Complete the ‘Success’ Range, 

Offering Longer Strokes and Higher Payloads 

Three new models now complete the line of Success general-purpose robots from Sepro Robotique. 

The full range of sizes is being demonstrated Stand 1203 in Hall A1 at Fakuma 2012, which is being held 

October 16 - 22, 2012 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This new line, which features longer strokes and 

increased payload capacity, was specifically designed to bring servo speed and precision to small and 

mid-size injection-molding machines. 

In addition to the new Success line, Sepro will also present new multi-axis robots lines – 5X and 6X 

Visual, a new in-mold labeling solution and a servo-driven sprue picker, all controlled by a family of user- 

friendly controls. 

“Our new Success robots build on the legacy of the Sepro Axess Series, explains Jean-Michel 

Renaudeau, Managing Director of Sepro Robotique, La Roche sur Yon, France. “Now we have a 

complete line of universal robots that make 3-axis servo speed and precision available to molders who 

have applications that require simple pick-and-place functionality and simple downstream operations. Our 

approach to design and production allows us to make a truly affordable robot with enhanced 

capabilities, with all of the quality and reliability for which Sepro is well-known.” 

The Success range of robots benefits from S-Platform technology that was perfected on the high- 

performance S5 Line. This makes them faster and able to handle bigger, heavier parts than previous- 

generation Axess robots in the same size range without sacrificing speed. Common subassemblies help

achieve economies of scale while maintaining design flexibility and reducing manufacturing lead times. 

The Success range now includes 4 units - three of which will be introduced for the first time at Fakuma 

2012. The mid-size Success 22 was first introduced at Fakuma in 2011, and now the company has added 

two smaller sizes – Success 7 and Success 11 – and a larger unit, the Success 33. 

� Success 7 is aimed at injection-molding machines with between 20 and 80 tons of clamp. Its 

horizontal stroke ranges from 1000 to 2000 mm (39.3 to 79 in.). It offers a vertical stroke of 800 mm 

(31.5 inch) and a strip stroke of 400 mm (15.7 in.). Maximum payload is 3 kg (6.6 lb). 

� Success 11 is designed to serve machines with between 80 and 180 tons of clamp, with a horizontal 

stroke range from 1500 to 3500 mm (59 to 138 in.). The vertical stroke is 1000 mm or 1200 mm with 

telescopic arm (39.4 in. or 47 in. telescopic) and the strip stroke is 500 mm (20 in.). Maximum payload 

is 5 kg (11 lb.) 

� Success 22, which was originally introduced at Fakuma 2011, suits machines with between 150 and 

400 tons of clamp. Its horizontal stroke can range from 1500 to 6000 mm (59 to 236 in.). The vertical 

stroke is 1400 mm or 1600 mm with telescopic arm (55 in. or 63 in. telescopic) and the strip stroke is 

700 mm (27.5 in.). Maximum payload is 10 kg (22 lb.) 

� Success 33 is large enough to meet the needs of application on molding machines with between 300 

and 700 tons of clamp. The horizontal stroke can range from 2000 to 6000 mm (79 to 236 in.). The 

vertical stroke is 1600 mm or 1800 mm with telescopic arm (63 in. or 71 in. with telescopic arm) and 

the strip stroke is 900 mm (35.5 in.). Maximum payload is 15 kg (33 lb.) 

All models deliver maximum instantaneous speeds of 3 m/sec on the vertical axis and 2 m/sec on the 

horizontal axis. 

USER-FRIENDLY CONTROLS 

Sepro Touch 2 controls are standard on all Success robots. Following ultra-simple icon-driven 

instructions on a large touch-screen display, and using a convenient joy-stick interface, even an 

inexperienced operator can quickly create basic pick-and-place robot cycles. Easy-to-follow on-screen 

prompts lead the user through the execution of the robot cycle, including the teaching of all relevant robot 

positions. 

The Success robots can be optionally equipped with the Sepro Visual 2 controller, which. it includes 

parallel PLC functionality dedicated to dowstream automation control. A large, easy-to-read and - 

navigate 254-mm (10-inch) touch-sensitive LCD screen makes operation simple and intuitive, while 

giving users access to full system documentation. 

ABOUT SEPRO 





owned daughter companies in Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico and






worldwide. 

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This Success 33 is one of three new models introduced to complete Sepro’s range of general-purpose robots. 

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France 

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New Visual 3 Control from Sepro Robotique 

Enables High-Level Robot Automation 

Advanced control of injection-molding machine automation – including the ability to manage six 

or more high-speed axes of motion both inside and outside mold area – are among the standard 

capabilities of the new Visual 3 robot control from Sepro Robotique. It is on display –- along with 

new 5- and 6-axis robots, IML solutions and a complete line of servo-driven Cartesian beam robots – 

at Fakuma 2012, being held 16-20 October in Friedrichshafen, Germany in Stand 1203 in Hall A1. 

“Some injection molders want to be able to control their complex downstream equipment through 

their robot control,” says explains Jean-Michel Renaudeau, Managing Director. “Visual 3 was 

developed for these customers, giving them the fastest, most powerful control capabilities on a 

simple, easy-to-use platform. That’s why we say that our new control is ‘Simply Powerful.’” 

The Visual 3 expands upon the success of the Visual 2 control, which will continue to be available. 

The major difference between the two controls lies in its double-CPU architecture, which 

dedicates one processor to the human/machine interface functions of the control pendant and the 

other processor to real-time control of robot positioning and movement, including secondary 

operations. The power and speed of the dual CPUs facilitate the most advanced automation 

including stacking, insert positioning and loading, fabric overmolding, in-mold labeling, post-mold 

fixturing and finishing, and more. Other capabilities include: 

� Path Tracking - The robot can be programmed to move a part through a complex pattern 

inside or outside of the mold space. This makes it possible to remove large complex parts 

from tight mold openings, or perform motions outside the molding area like edge-flaming to 

remove flash, for instance.

� Intelligent sensors - provide the option to recognize different grippers with an RFID reader 

or to use cameras for quality control or positioning of parts. 

� Digital Vacuum Switch - Now a standard feature on Visual 3, this convenient function 

allows users to fine-tune the vacuum-flow settings remotely, using the control pendant 

instead of valves located on the robot. 

Visual 3 can even manage intelligent peripheral equipment including vision, bar coding and RFID 

devices. A PC Studio editor/monitor function, which works in a familiar Windows ® environment, 

makes it easy to fine-tune complex programs and store them conveniently for future use. These 

advanced capabilities, along with a standard I/O module with 23 inputs and 24 outputs (extendable 

to 96 inputs and 96 outputs), make the Visual 3 the ideal solution for controlling multi-function 

production cells. 

With a large, easy-to-read and -navigate 10-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen, the Visual 3 makes 

operation simple and intuitive, while giving users access to full system documentation. A joystick 

allows operators to actually steer the robot to fine-tune its movements. A Sepro-patented 

Simple Pick & Place module (available even for advanced 6-axis articulated-arm robots) steps the 

operator through the robot programming sequence with a series of easy questions about the 

application. The results are presented immediately in three-dimensional video. Almost unlimited 

connectivity means users can upload and download information via Ethernet, USB connection or 

even Wi-Fi. 

ABOUT SEPRO 











worldwide. 

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Advanced control of injection-molding machine automation – including the ability to 

manage multiple high-speed axes of motion– are among the standard capabilities of the 

new Visual 3 robot control from Sepro Robotique. 

Download the high-resolution image at 

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/51716465/Visual%203HiRez.jpg






France 

Phone: +33 2 51454700 




Germany 

Phone: +49 6074 6965 20 




Servo-Powered Sprue Picker from Sepro Adds 

Speed, Precision to Simple Automation Tasks 

A servo-driven sprue picker being introduced by Sepro Robotique offers new levels of 

performance and productivity in the most basic robot applications on plastics injection molding 

machines from 30 to 200 tons. The new S3 picker is on display on Stand 1203 in Hall A1 at 

Fakuma 2012, which is being held October 16 - 22, 2012 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. 

In addition to the new sprue picker, Sepro will also present new multi-axis robots lines – 5X and 6X 

Visual, a new in-mold labeling solution, and new sizes of the Success Range of general-purpose robots, 

all controlled by a family of user-friendly controls. 

Compared to standard pneumatically driven sprue pickers, the new S3 servo unit is faster – 

operating at 2 m/sec speeds on the vertical axis. It is also more accurate and repeatable, more 

reliable and requires less maintenance. In addition to conventional sprue removal applications, the 

S3 picker can be used for simple part removal thanks to easy pick-and-place programming via 

the standard Touch 2 control system. 

The Touch 2 control is the same system that is standard on Sepro Success Range of general- 

purpose Cartesian robots, so the S3 picker even can be programmed with simultaneous 

movements that reduce cycle time and increase productivity. Programming is carried out via 

ultra-simple icon-driven instructions on a large, easy-to-read and -navigate 254-mm (10-inch) 

touch-sensitive LCD screen. Easy-to-follow on-screen prompts lead the user through the

execution of the robot cycle, including the teaching of all relevant robot positions, so that even an 

inexperienced operator can create basic pick-and-place robot cycles. 

The horizontal arm rotates up 100° from the centerline of the molding machine so that sprues or 

parts can be dropped beside the fixed platen. The vertical arm has a maximum stroke of 1000 mm 

(39 in.) and can handle a maximum payload (end-of-arm tooling and parts) of 1 kg (2.2 lb). 

ABOUT SEPRO 











worldwide. 

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The S3 servo-driven sprue picker 

offers new levels of performance and 

productivity in the most basic robot 

applications on plastics injection 

molding machines. 

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PickerHiRez.jpg

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