AI-based robotics and automation technology
Intrinsic, an Alphabet company, and Siemens are partnering to explore efficient integration between Intrinsic's robotics software, which simplifies the use of AI-based robotics, and Siemens Digital Industries' open and interoperable automation portfolio.
Management change at ebm-papst
After almost four decades at ebm-papst, Thomas Wagner (63) will step down from his position as Deputy CEO and Group Managing Director Production (COO) on August 31, 2023 and retire.
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The company Lauda Dr. R. Wobser is working together with the Institute for Drive Technology (IAA) at Aalen University on the development of a PHM (Prognostics and Health Management) system for AI-based condition monitoring of temperature control units on automotive test benches.
Development of intelligent connectors
TE Connectivity and Tacterion partner to develop smart solutions for connectors and components.
The Executive Board of the International Federation of Robotics has elected Takayuki Ito (Fanuc Corporation) from Japan as its Vice President.
At the Welding & Cutting trade fair in Essen (September 11-15), Fronius will be focusing on the major drivers in welding technology. Quality requirements are increasing in all industries, but the required welding specialists are scarce. In addition, the protection of resources is of particular importance. Avoiding faulty production and costly reworking is crucial here.
"Robotics Technology for Smart Automation"
The current cobot ecosystem, Motoman robots for handling, welding, palletizing and many other applications as well as robots "made in Europe" - these are the focal points at Yaskawa's Automatica stand.
From thick power cables to thin sensor lines, cables and lines must be routed safely through systems and machines. A challenge that should not be underestimated, explains Jörg Sokat, Head of Product Management at Pflitsch.
With the new linear actuator family L, Faulhaber provides a turnkey solution for a wide range of applications.
Have you ever waited several months for an urgently needed corrugated gearbox? Hiwin has too. That's why the Offenburg-based drive specialist has decided to produce its own space and weight-saving reduction talent.
IO-Link Safety has added a safe communication layer to IO-Link. This means that automated machines and systems can now also be supplemented with functionally safe components and communication via IO-Link.
With the NG 1000 WO hub gearbox, Dunkermotoren, a brand of Ametek, presents a gearbox for driverless transport systems such as AGVs and AMRs. The abbreviation WO stands for "with Offset" and describes the characteristic offset of the gearbox in relation to the attached motor.
With the "CESA - Certified Expert for Security in Automation" qualification, automation expert Pilz offers a two-day expert course designed to provide participants with compact security knowledge in line with the latest standards.
Altair has published the results of an independent survey that shows a high level of acceptance of digital twin applications in the automotive industry. Furthermore, the use of these technologies is expected to increase as a means of achieving sustainability goals.
Record sales and further growth
The Hohenlohe-based family business ebm-papst is focusing on growth with major investments in the future. The company closed the 2022/23 financial year, which ended on March 31, 2023, with a record turnover of 2.540 billion euros.
Balluff achieves a record result for the second time in a row. Total sales in the 2022 financial year amounted to 567 million euros. The sensor and automation specialist sees further growth opportunities for products in the field of image processing.
From June 27 to 30, the Munich trade fair grounds will be dedicated to automation and robotics for the second time in twelve months due to the rotation change. Exhibitors and the supporting program will entice visitors with interesting highlights.
IE3 energy-saving motors from SEW
In spring 2023, SEW-Eurodrive delivered the two millionth DRN... motor to a customer in Germany - worldwide the figure is already ten million. A good estimate for the total number of these IE3 motors is more than 50,000 GWh of energy savings.
This year's product highlights from Euchner include the new CKS2 key system. The manufacturer has designed it for the secure locking and starting of systems, access restriction or secure operating mode selection.
At the end of May, the Bott Group officially opened a newly built customer center in Gaildorf Münster. In addition to the headquarters and two additional production sites, this is the fourth branch in the Limpurger Land region.
