Henrik Schunk Folie 1Research Collaborations against the Backdrop
of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 201041. International Symposium on Robotics – June 7th, 2010
Research Collaboration against the Backdrop
of the Global Economic ChallengesDipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. (TU) Henrik A. Schunk
Henrik Schunk Folie 2Research Collaborations against the Backdrop
of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Agenda
1. One Team – One Family: The Family-owned Enterprise SCHUNK
2. Global Economic Challenges – the „New Reality“
3. Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“
4. Industrial R&D Topics for Research Collaborations
Henrik Schunk Folie 3Research Collaborations against the Backdrop
of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Agenda
1. One Team – One Family: The Family-owned Enterprise SCHUNK
2. Global Economic Challenges – the „New Reality“
3. Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“
4. Industrial R&D Topics for Research Collaborations
Henrik Schunk Folie 4Research Collaborations against the Backdrop
of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
1966Product Division
Clamping Jaws
1978Product Division
Hydraulic Expension
Toolholder
1982Product Division
Automation
One Team – One FamilyHistory
From One-Man-Operation
to Global Player
„The only way forward
for any company
is through innovation.“
SCHUNK Philosophy
since it‘s Foundation in 1945.
1997Product Division
Stationary Workholding
2007Systems Engineering
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
One Team – One Family Management of the Company
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
One Team – One Family Synergy SCHUNK
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
One Team – One Family Solutions by SCHUNK
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
One Team – One Family Status Quo
Data
• 23 foreign Subsidiaries
• 40 Nr.1-Products
• about 100 Research Collaborations
• 16.500 Customers in 43 Branches
Company Development 1989 – 2009
• Employees: from 280 to 1800 MA
• Sales Volume: from 15 Mio. Euro to 210 Mio. Euro
Market Positioning
• Clamping Technologies & Automation: Competence Leader
• Gripping Systems: Market Leader
• Expert for Customer-specific Solutions
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Rotary Modules
Gripping
Modules
Linear Modules
Sensors
Configurator/Simulator/Control
One Team – One Family Mechatronic Unit Assembly System – Target Group Academia
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SCHUNK is the
most sucessfull
supplier of
complex gripping
devices
The first modular
robotic system
worldwide was
made by SCHUNK
The most power-dense
and top-selling light
weight robotic arm was
made by SCHUNK
One Team – One Family Mechatronic Systems
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
20001983 1985 1989 2003 2006
PGG
Standardization
PGN
Classic
KONEX
First
Plastics Gripper
on the Market
PGN+
SCHUNK Premium
Serrated Guides
PEH
Megatrend
Mechatronics
SDH
Flexibility
•Number of Competitors
•Product Standards
•Branch Segmentation
•Variant Diversity
Friom Market Niche to Marktführer Consolidation of Nr.1-Position
2007
Enhancement
of Nr.1-Position
Combinations
Megatrend
Solutions
Market Pioneer SCHUNK
Industrial Gripping Technology Market Pioneer SCHUNK
Modules for Service Robotics
One Team – One Family From Market Niche to Market Leader
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
One Team – One Family SCHUNK Experiences within Research Collaborations
SCALAB
AMAROB
What is good?
What could be improved?
• Outstanding Quality of Results
• Highly motivated Scientists
• Tireless support from academia to meet industrial demands
• Excellent support from project execution organizations
!• Project Preconditions to be adapted to the „new Reality“
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Agenda
1. One Team – One Family: The Family-owned Enterprise SCHUNK
2. Global Economic Challenges – the „New Reality“
3. Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“
4. Industrial R&D Topics for Research Collaborations
Henrik Schunk Folie 14Research Collaborations against the Backdrop
of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Global Economic ChallengesActual Economic Situation
Global Economic Condition
Global Economic Condition
Incoming Orders
Incoming Orders
Source: ifo-Institute, VDMA
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Global Economic ChallengesWhere are we going? Ask the Experts!
1897 Lord Kelvin Radio has no future!
1901 Gottlieb Daimler Worldwide demand on automobileswill not exceed 1 Million
1932 Albert Einstein Nuclear Energy will not be developed.
1943 Thomas J. Watson I think there is a world market(IBM) for maybe five computers.
1977 Ken Olsen There is no reason for any individual(DEC) to have a computer in his home.
1995 Bill Gates Internet is just a hype.(Microsoft)
1492 Christoph Kolumbus India!
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Agenda
1. One Team – One Family: The Family-owned Enterprise SCHUNK
2. Global Economic Challenges – the „New Reality“
3. Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“
4. Industrial R&D Topics for Research Collaborations
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
ServiceSolutions
Produkt Optimization Further Developments New Products Risik Projects
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DiversificationBusiness Area Extension
Image/Profit from Experience
Market Shaping
10%30% 40% 20%
Market Penetration
Market Extension
PGN-plus Leichtbau Servogreifer
Care-O-BotKWO SDH
20
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Components
Branches
Business Areas
Megatr
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Superior
Topic
s
SRU Masterdrive
Market Penetration
Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Risk Management
Known Technologies New Technologies
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Risk Management until 2008
Consequence
Risk Projects – Financial Scope!
Innovations – fundamental
Diversification – high Chances
Following Innovations – „Waste“ from Risk Projects
Initial Situation
• Continuous Boom
continuously and predictable
• Ressources
flexible Deployment
Calculable Risks
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Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Risk Management until 2008
1a4
5
6
1b2
7
Modular Fingers
2 active DOF
integrated Drives
Joints
2 Fingers
contrarywise
1 active DOF
Body
integrated Operating System
Tactile Sensors
on each Limb
Interface
EN ISO 9404-1-50 Industrial Standard
Modular JointsDistal Joint
Proximal Joint
Example of R&D Collaboration for Diversification (risky project)
The SCHUNK Dextrous Hand (SDH) – 7 DOF
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Axis 1
linear
Axis 2
rotatory
Axis 3
rotatory
Camera
Axis 4
rotatory
with central
feedthrough
Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Risk Management until 2008
Example of Following Innovation (from „Waste“ of SDH):
The „On-Table SCARA“ (MGA)
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new Markets
new Produktsknown Markets
Calculable Riskswide R&D range
Risk of
Diversification
Risk of
„New Technologies“
Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Risk Management until 2008
Optimization Further Developm.
Known Technologies
New Products Risk Projects
New Technologies
Kn
ow
n M
ark
ets
New
Ma
rke
ts
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Risk Management since 2009
Consequence
Risk Projects – Reduction
Innovation – Smaller Steps (but faster!)
Diversification – reduced Chances
Following Innovations – Decreasing
Initial Situation
• Continuous Boom
not predictable
• Ressources
Restricted Scheduling
Reducing Risks
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Optimization Further Developm.
new Markets
new Productsknown Markets
Kn
ow
n M
ark
ets
New
Ma
rke
ts
Reducing Risks
New Markets!
But within known Technologies!
New Technologies!
But within known Markets
Cash Cows
keep attractive
-> Costumer Retention
Hygienic
Factor
Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Risk Management since 2009
Known Technologies
New Products Risk Projects
New Technologies
Diversification!
Indirectly (reduced risk) => We need to speed up!!!
Directly (high risk) => financial Support needed!
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Demands on Research Collaborations
Te
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reli
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ary
Mo
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Pro
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Time
Acad
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ustr
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Excellent Basis for European (Service) Robotics Market !!! BUT …
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“Demands on Research Collaborations
Promotion: Technology Transfer / Cooperation & Dialogue
Exchange of knowledge between research and industry (ISR!!!)
Call 1 (preliminary data)
108 Proposals
15 planned experiments
4,5 Mio € funding
Simplification: Reduce Complexity of Research Projects
Concentrate on small consortia
Concentrate on simple and market focused project goals
Minimize Complexity of application for funds
Motivation: Robotics community to put R&D results into practice
Research to result in concrete products
that are successfully introduced to the market
Support: start-ups and SMEs to bring new products into the market
Access to venture capital, risk management
Engagement: Cooperation on a worldwide basis
Standardisation, ethical, legal and societal issues on a worldwide level
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Agenda
1. One Team – One Family: The Family-owned Enterprise SCHUNK
2. Global Economic Challenges – the „New Reality“
3. Industrial R&D Strategies in the „New Reality“
4. Industrial R&D Topics for Research Collaborations
Henrik Schunk Folie 28Research Collaborations against the Backdrop
of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Mechanics
Elektronics
Software
Technology Push
Computer Power
Miniaturisiation
Sensors
Market Pull
Flexibility,
Modularity,
Safety
R&
D A
uto
ma
tio
n
20001970 20101980 1990
R&D Topics for Research CollaborationsHistory of Mechatronic Development
=> Decreasing R&D Activities on Mechanics !
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Integration
Intelligence
R&D Topics for Research CollaborationsDemand on „Intelligent“ Mechanics
merge / simplify
Mechanics
replace Mechanics
by Electronics
Mechanics
high
Complexity
Electronics
Extensionlow
Complexity
Flexibility
Modularity
Safety
Capital
Costs
Operating
Costs
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Henrik Schunk Folie 31Research Collaborations against the Backdrop
of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
R&D Topics for Research CollaborationsDemand on „Intelligent“ Mechanics
2 End Positions
0° and 180°
2 Cylinders
2 Dampers
1 Valves
simple
SRU Classic
Co
ntr
ol
Mech
an
ics
Co
nd
itio
ns 2 End Positions
1 Middle Position
0°, 90° und 180°
4 Cylinders
4 Dampers
2 Valves
average
2 End Positions
1 Middle Position
mechanically loced
0°, 90° und 180°
6 Cylinders
4 Dampers
3 Valves
complex
2 End Positions
3 Middle Position
mechanically loced
0°, , , , 180°
2 Cylinders
0 Dampers
2 Valves
1 Drive
highly complex
SRU Masterdrive
Replace Mechanics by Electronics:
SCHUNK Rotary Unit (SRU)
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
R&D Topics for Research CollaborationsBasic Industrial Demands on Mechatronic R&D
Flexibility Capital
Costs
Operating
Costs
Modularity
Safety
Function
Integration
Intelligent
Control Reliability
(Software)
Reliability
(Hardware)
Energy
Efficiency
„Intelligent“
Mechanics(reduce to the max)
Electrification
Interfaces
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
Research
Topics
R&D Topics for Research CollaborationsBasic Industrial Demands on Mechatronic R&D
Flexibility
Capital
Costs
Operating
Costs
Function
Integration
Intelligent
Control
Reliability
(Software)
Reliability
(Hardware)
Energy
Efficiency
„Intelligent“
Mechanics(reduce to the max)
Electrification
Modularity
Safety
Interfaces
Technical Industrial
Requirements
Economic Industrial
Requirements
Derived
Requirements
Derived
Requirements
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of the Global Economic ChallengesJune 7th, 2010
R&D Topics for Research Collaborations… and where do we work on?
„Intelligent“ Mechanics
- Mechanics & Control in Harmony
- High Efficiency Low Cost Gears
- Mechanical Interfaces (Coupling Systems)
Intelligent Control
- Safe autonomous Navigation => Sensor Data Processing
- Safe flexible Grasping => Sensor Data Processing
- Skill Data Bases
- Common Software Architectures (Modularity)
Electrification
- Electric Industrial Actuators
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Strengthen Focus on Market focused R&D
- Short Term Projects
- Manageable Project Consortia
- Market focused Topics
Support Start-Ups and SME
Cooperate on a Worldwide Basis
- for standardization, legal-,ethical- & societal Issues
Focus on REAL Mechatronics
- „Mechatronics“ = „intelligent mechanics“ x „intelligent control“
- Minimize Complexity for REAL products
Wh
at
can
be i
mp
roved
ConclusionsReseach Collaborations in the near (!) Future
Cu
rren
t S
itu
ati
on
High Quality of Work within Research Projects
- Highly motivated and highly qualified research institutions
Excellent Basis for Market focused R&D
- Support of Academia/Industry Communication&Cooperation
- First EU-Programs for Short-Term R&D (low bureaucracy)
„Go for Innovation! – but not alone…“