The perfect symbiosis - ReBeL lightweight robot from igus

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - June 10, 2025 - PRLog -- SK LASER GmbH is boosting production efficiency by integrating the ReBeL collaborative robot (cobot) from igus into its laser marking systems. As laser engraving becomes the preferred method for marking metal and plastic parts due to its speed and precision, the company addresses the challenge of manual handling by automating the loading and unloading of workpieces. This collaboration showcases how robotic automation can meet rising quality demands, labor shortages, and cost-efficiency goals in modern manufacturing.

SK LASER GmbH specializes in custom laser systems for metal surface processing—such as marking, engraving, and laser blasting—as well as plastic welding and foil cutting. The company offers various laser types (fibre, UV, CO₂, green-light) tailored to each customer's needs. Founded in 2005 by Christoph Kollbach, it has grown from a one-man operation to a 20-person team. In 2019, his daughter Dina Reit joined as co-CEO after shifting from a planned career in museum curation. Now a prominent voice in mechanical engineering with 50,000 LinkedIn followers, Reit uses the ReBeL cobot from igus to showcase automation in laser processes.

The ReBeL cobot is ideal for automating diverse laser systems due to its flexibility and adaptability. It supports various setups—like lifting doors, conveyors, and camera-based systems—and can be configured with 4 to 6 axes, with an optional 7th axis for extended movement. The ReBeL Cobot 6 DOF starts at €4,970, offers a 2kg payload, ±1mm repeatability, 664mm reach, and weighs just 8.2kg. It comes with free, license-free igus Robot Control software, which allows for intuitive programming, simulation, and control—even without a physical robot connected. The software also supports other robot types like delta and linear systems.

Shortly after installation, the ReBeL cobot at SK LASER begins accurately placing drills into the laser machine, enabling continuous, cost-effective production. CEO Dina Reit highlights its appeal to cost-conscious customers, while igus's Kai Schmitz emphasizes the robot's versatility. The ReBeL is featured on RBTX.com, igus's marketplace for Low Cost Robotics, where users can explore solutions, use online configurators, and get instant cost and delivery estimates. Reit values igus's collaborative spirit, noting their long-standing partnership, which includes components like the drylin E drive axis. Both companies plan to continue innovating together, promoting collaboration among SMEs as a key to success.

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