Automation through the use of robots offers numerous advantages. One is often overlooked: Robots can make a valuable contribution to sustainability, for example by helping to reduce emissions. However, this requires the entire robot life cycle to be designed for sustainability. But what does a holistic approach to sustainability in robotics look like?
read more...Solar modules supply electricity for decades - and then often end up as hazardous waste. The Magdeburg-based cleantech company Solar Materials wants to change this and is relying on industrial robotics from ABB. Five six-axis IRB 6700 robots are now automating the first steps of the recycling process, which allows up to 98% of the raw materials to be recovered - a significant step forward for sustainability in the industry.
read more...More efficiency in picking processes
The logistics service provider Active Ants, which specializes in e-fulfillment, relies on innovative robotics solutions from Sereact for its picking processes. The pioneer in the field of embodied AI for robotics is equipping the Active Ants site in Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia, and subsequently all of the company's other international sites in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and the UK with robots.
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Humanoid robots are seen as the next big innovation in robotics - with billions invested in the USA, state-led strategies in China and ethical debates in Europe. But how close are we really to universal helpers - and where are the limits of this vision?
read more...A plastics processor had to provide a system for the automatic removal of injection-molded parts, including a removal handling system, at short notice in order to meet a customer's requirement to place ordered parts into packaging in the correct position. A standardized and reliable automation solution with robot and tray stacker now does this job reliably.
read more...A family business in the baking industry decided to modernize a robot cell for palletizing after 30 years of operation. The retrofit was carried out with a Kuka robot and was a sensible alternative to a new purchase.
read more...How can robotics help to make packaging more sustainable? Kuka is looking for creative and innovative ideas in the new round of the Innovation Award.
read more...With the Codian SR, B&R is expanding its portfolio of open robot modules and integrated, machine-oriented robotics solutions in the Codian series to include Scara kinematics.
read more...Automatica 2025 was once again well attended. A turbulent week with many exciting innovations and interesting discussions lies behind us. In Munich, robotics and automation specialists met, the latest models and technologies were presented and contacts were made and intensified. At the end of Automatica, we have put together a picture gallery with impressions of the trade fair. Have fun clicking through.
read more...ABB Robotics is expanding its range of large robots with the introduction of the new IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760 models. With a total of eleven robot families and 60 variants, the portfolio offers great flexibility and choice as well as high performance and sustainability.
read more...Automated processes have long been a decisive aspect in almost every industry in terms of increasing efficiency and quality. In order to further optimize industrial production lines, Stäubli focuses on the development of innovative tool changing systems for robots and offers configurable and individual solutions for all payload ranges.
read more...Yaskawa at the Automatica 2025
At this year's Automatica, everything at Yaskawa revolves around AI-based robotics solutions for the smart factory and beyond. As a trade fair highlight, the manufacturer is presenting its new Motoman Next product concept.
read more...Kawasaki Robotics EMEA is presenting various new additions to its portfolio at Automatica under the title 'Experience Unmatched Reliability'. In addition to new robot models, the exhibits also include practical applications for numerous industries.
read more...Robots have significantly advanced the industry in recent years - for example in terms of efficiency, reducing the workload of employees and the precise execution of monotonous tasks. The use of artificial intelligence is now taking the performance of robots to a new level.
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The European automotive industry continues to invest heavily in production automation: With a total of 23,000 industrial robots installed, the industry has achieved its second-best result in the last five years. This is according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
read more...The German robotics and automation industry is looking to the current year with concern. Geopolitical uncertainty and growing international competition are causing a reluctance to invest.
read more...Deutsche Messe's Robotics Award is entering a new round: the search is on for innovative, market-ready robotics solutions with potential for the industry. Applications can be submitted until November 1, 2025 - regardless of participation in the trade fair.
read more...The industry needs more and more battery cells. However, their production in gigafactories consumes enormous amounts of energy. In addition, the large production lines are very inflexible. A possible alternative has now been successfully tested at the wbk Institute of Production Engineering at KIT. The approach: process enclosure in mini-environments with robots from Kuka.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The US automotive industry is investing more heavily in robotics and automation: the number of installations rose to a total of 13,700 units in 2024 - an increase of 10.7 %. This is according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
read more...According to a recent study by QNX, more and more international technology decision-makers are in favor of using robotics in the workplace and have confidence in its potential.
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