International Federation of Robotics
Sales of industrial robots have recovered: Worldwide, the number had risen to a new record of 486,800 installed units - an increase of 27% compared to the previous year. These are the results of the preliminary figures for 2021 from the International Federation of Robotics.
A medium-sized machine tool manufacturer successfully networked its production facilities with the company software.
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The recycling machine specialist integrates Ixon Cloud functions into its products, offering its customers real added value.
The standard paves the way for an unhindered flow of data across all levels of the automation pyramid.
Ixon CEO Willem Hofmans talks in an interview about the market situation and growth opportunities for machine manufacturers.
After the postponement to June, many exhibitors had to cancel their participation in the metalworking trade fair. The VDW organizers are nevertheless satisfied and are looking to the future.
Liebherr-Verzahntechnik has been manufacturing unmanned at its Kempten site for years. This is despite the fact that none of its machines come off the production line in series. The fact that the company produces efficiently, on time and with a high level of quality despite the high degree of individualization of its products is due to the close integration of the software solutions used.
The Weidmüller Group can look back on an outstanding 2021 and is extremely satisfied with the results for the past year. Weidmüller achieved a turnover of 960 million euros in 2021. This is 21 percent more than in the previous year.
What role will automation and robotics play for industry in the future? Which developments and technologies will shape the work of tomorrow and how important will AI become? automatica, which took place in Munich from June 21 to 24, 2022, provided answers to these questions as well as numerous innovations and trends.
The ebm-papst Group, technology leader in fans and motors, is continuing its global growth course.
Würth Elektronik, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, is presenting itself as a partner to developers at embedded world. At stand 110 in hall 2, the company will be presenting its portfolio and the associated services.
At the Analog Devices (ADI) booth, a wide range of embedded system technologies from various industries such as healthcare, automotive, industrial automation, energy and battery management technologies will be presented.
TQ is presenting four versatile module series at this year's embedded world: TQMa243xL, TQMa64xxl, TQMa117xl and TQ110EB as well as a new, powerful SMARC starter kit in a practical form factor.
Software for autonomous mobile robots
The new software from Mobile Industrial Robots is designed to perform transport tasks faster and more efficiently and optimize integration with other systems. It also ensures improved cyber security.
A young Bavarian company has developed a robot cell for shoe manufacturers using several Schunk quick-change systems.
At the start of Automatica 2022, the organizers announced the follow-up event for 2023.
Condition monitoring via app - engineering specialist in-tech now offers the intelligent easymon app for all Beckhoff controllers with Automation Device Specification (ADS) interface.
ArtiMinds will be presenting the new features and further developments of its no-code software solutions ArtiMinds RPS and ArtiMinds LAR at Automatica.
Bluhm Systeme at the automatica
Digital transformation, AI, man and machine and climate-neutral production - automatica outlines the factory of the future - and Bluhm Systeme offers tailor-made solutions for labeling.
At Automatica, Euchner will be showcasing the Multifunctional Gate Box MGB2 Modular with Ethercat P, among other things.
