AI on its way into the industry
Out of the routine
Artificial intelligence expands the potential of automation. In robotics, too, it is foreseeable that new tasks can be automated with AI without having to be programmed.
read more...HRC + Cobots
read more...Start-up builds cobots for SMEs
Kassow Robots, founded in 2014 by Kristian Kassow and two partners in Copenhagen, will be presenting efficient industrial lightweight cobots with seven axes that can be used in the tightest of spaces at Automatica.
read more...Added value through collaborative robotics
Keeping an eye on the whole arm
Humans and machines are increasingly working hand in hand. Automated processes will soon be standard in networked production environments. By then at the latest, it will be necessary to broaden our view: Only by focusing on the application as a whole can automation generate sustainable added value.
read more...Robotics boom exceeds expectations
According to the VDMA, the robotics and automation industry in Germany achieved a record sales volume of 14.5 billion euros in 2017 - an increase of 13% compared to the previous year. Export sales to China in particular grew by around 60 percent.
read more...Machines speak one language
With its OPC UA demonstrator at Automatica, the Robotics + Automation Association of the VDMA is presenting a future-proof approach to standardized and manufacturer-independent data exchange and thus the basis for interoperable communication in the smart factory.
read more...Ranking: Who is ready for automation and AI?
Modern automation can create better, more demanding jobs for people. However, in order to be better prepared for the jobs of tomorrow, even well-equipped countries need to rethink their education and training concepts, according to a study.
read more...Powerful duo for demanding tasks
Yaskawa is expanding its portfolio of high-performance painting robots with two new models. According to the manufacturer, the two six-axis robots are characterized by a space-saving and flexible installation as well as an innovative design.
read more...He holds what he can get his hands on
Vacuum gripper. The KCS gripper from Piab can pick up products of different shapes, materials and surfaces thanks to its foam surface. This means that a cobot can be used at different points in the production process as required.
read more...Working in the Smart Factory
Digitalization and HRC. With the trending topics of digital transformation in manufacturing and human-robot collaboration, Automatica aims to make a contribution to shaping Work 4.0 - where people bear more responsibility than ever before.
read more...300 times more automation
This year, Roteg celebrates its 25th anniversary and the sale of its 300th palletizing robot system. This reflects the rapid growth of this technology. In addition to the number of systems supplied, their technical complexity is also constantly increasing.
read more...52 percent of all robots come from Japan
Japan is the world's number one manufacturer of industrial robots. Nippon's production capacity reached a new record of 153,000 units in 2016.
read more...Manual remote control for industrial robots
Kawasaki Robotics announces the "Successor", a system for manual control of industrial robots that implements the user's movements. Kawasaki will use the system for the first time in its own robot production.
read more...The shortest in its class
Afag Automation is expanding its product range with the DG 20 rotary gripper. According to the manufacturer, the DG 20 is particularly suitable for demanding pneumatic gripping and turning tasks involving small parts.
read more...Robot density at a new record high
The automation of economies worldwide is running at full speed: with an average robot density of 74 units per 10,000 employees, the global average in the manufacturing industry has reached a new record (2015: 66 units).
read more...Interactive robotic system for emptying sea containers
With the project "Interactive Robotic System for Emptying Sea Containers" (IRiS), the Bremen Institute for Production and Logistics at the University of Bremen is conducting research together with BLG Handelslogistik, Schulz Systemtechnik and Framos.
read more...Successfully introducing RPA in the company
More and more companies are using automation technology for administrative and business processes. However, in order for the software to be successfully implemented and accepted by employees, a number of factors should be considered.
read more...Mobile and collaborative
Grenzebach has added the Mobile Robot MR10S to its logistics fleet. This consists of the standard L1200S vehicle and a collaborative robot and is therefore safe for human-robot collaboration.
read more...Employees relieved, quality improved
The family-owned company Hofmann Glastechnik was faced with the challenge of finding new qualified specialists for glass production. At the same time, the company wanted to make better use of the potential of its existing employees and optimize its production processes. Today, Hofmann uses two collaborative robot arms from UR for machine loading.
read more...Kuka cooperates with Hyundai Heavy Industries
Hyundai Heavy Industries and Kuka enter into a strategic partnership. Ki-sun Chung, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings, Dr. Till Reuter, CEO of Kuka, and Stefan Lampa, CEO of Kuka Industries, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
read more...RoboticsX supports Yaskawa with Cockpit
Yaskawa has optimized the Industry 4.0 solution Cockpit in cooperation with RoboticsX. It was presented for the first time at the Hannover Messe 2018.
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