Luxury titanium parts from the 3D printer
DS Automobiles has relied on 3D printing, the expertise of Spartacus 3D and a modular system from Eos for the additive series production of metal components for the Dark Side edition of its DS 3 model.
DS Automobiles has relied on 3D printing, the expertise of Spartacus 3D and a modular system from Eos for the additive series production of metal components for the Dark Side edition of its DS 3 model.
Atlas Copco presents the ergonomically optimized hand applicator Bonder X, with which users can increase the quality of manual adhesive application. The tool is suitable for applications in body shell construction, for seam sealing or general reworking.

Desoutter is launching a new industrial smart hub on the market. The system acts as a communication center for fast and secure data transmission between WLAN screwdriving tools and the user's higher-level systems.
Kasto has a new saw series in its range: the Kasto Miwin, a double mitre bandsaw for cross-cuts and mitre cuts between minus 45 and 60 degrees.
The robust Aluformplus electronics housing from Rose Systemtechnik is suitable for a wide range of applications in the visible range - even in harsh industrial environments.

Special tools for working on live components are used across all industries. Gedore's range of insulated tools includes the VDE torque wrench 4508-05.

Treston packing workstations are designed to offer the user maximum flexibility. Based on the concept on which all Treston workstation systems are built, parts, components and accessories can be freely combined with each other.
Lean production live: this is the motto of the learning factory at the Item site in Hanover. The companies and factory consultants offer seminars in which participants learn about the most important lean methods, their applications and their positive effects on performance by manufacturing a real product.
Pfisterer in Bernau am Chiemsee manufactures high-precision components for laboratory and medical devices. An Acura 65 from Hedelius has also been in use for this since 2017.

Tox Pressotechnik is continuing its internationalization strategy with new branches in the Czech Republic and Mexico.

This vending machine has everything under control: Valuable tools or equipment are safely stored in the drawer compartment. An electromechanically locked metal flap grants access only to those who can authenticate themselves using their ID card or PIN.

Ganter develops sealed standard elements made of stainless steel that meet very high hygiene requirements, for example in the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries. In many areas, the aim is to manufacture products without preservative additives.

Weiss is launching new heavy-duty tables from the CR series. The models have a modular design, are more finely graduated and can be adapted more precisely to the applications. The first two models of a new family will be on display at Automatica.
What do Rose Systemtechnik's manual control enclosures have to do with the Ehrlich Brothers' show? They are used for the safe and smooth control of pyrotechnics during events.

Weigang is presenting the next expansion stage of its network-compatible planning board system for order tracking. The dual solution displays all events digitally and physically at the same time.

Knoll is presenting its fast-growing assembly and transport systems division at Automatica. The product portfolio includes production logistics and feeding technology for compact robot cells.

After 23 years, Professor Dr. Fritz Klocke handed over the leadership of the Chair of Manufacturing Process Technology at the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) at RWTH Aachen University to Prof. Dr. Thomas Bergs on June 1, 2018.

Assembly of automation cells. Tünkers has developed the LFS accumulation conveyor, which works with a friction lock in the deflection area and therefore guarantees worker safety without a protective housing.

From pre-assembly to palletizing: Martinmechanic uses nine robots for overmolding electronic components in five precisely coordinated work cells.

Production and assembly automation
Variant diversity, smaller quantities and shorter product cycles make it necessary to support workers in manual assembly. For example, with data goggles and pick-by-light systems. Smart solutions and intelligent systems for more than just manual assembly will be on show at Motek.