Christoph Schell appointed as new CEO
Christoph Schell has been appointed as the new CEO of Kuka AG. The technology manager and CCO of Intel will succeed Peter Mohnen on July 1.
read more...Industrial robots
read more...Corrosion protection by robot
The cavity sealing of vehicle doors, for example, can be carried out using robots to save material and energy, making production more efficient and sustainable.
read more...ABB plans to spin off the Robotics division by 2026
The industrial group ABB has announced that it will spin off its robotics division as an independent listed company by 2026.
read more...Lots of robotics in the Application Park
With new and exciting robotics applications, the Application Park is once again one of the highlights of this year's Hannover Messe. On display will be intelligent robot systems, autonomously driving devices in use, the latest AI applications in robotics, image recognition tools and virtual platforms.
read more...China wants to invest billions in robotics and AI
The State Development and Reform Commission of China has announced that it will set up a publicly supported venture capital fund for robotics, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge innovations. A total of around 128 billion euros is to be raised over a period of twenty years.
read more...Development of own adaptive picking robots
Siemens is presenting new developments in the field of industrial automation and digitalization for the intralogistics industry at this year's Logimat.
read more...Canadian company receives Robotics Award
The Robotics Award 2025 was presented to the Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics at the Hannover Messe press preview on February 19. The award-winning project MARI AARS is an AI-controlled robotics platform for fast and code-free programming.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
IFR compares robotics funding programs worldwide
Economies around the world are investing heavily in robotics to promote industrial innovation and social progress. The "World Robotics R&D Programs 2025" shows: Asia, Europe and America are pursuing different strategies.
read more...German robotics and automation sector continues to weaken
Robotics and automation in Germany has lost competitiveness: For 2025, the industry is forecasting a total turnover of minus 9% to 13.8 billion euros. Last year, companies closed with a turnover of minus 6% at 15.2 billion euros.
read more...Robotics and automation in six exhibition halls
From June 24 to 27, 2025, Automatica, the trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics, will bring industry and research together in six exhibition halls. Preparations are in full swing.
read more...AI robot consultant for RBTX.com
Even faster to a low-cost robotic system
Igus has added a new AI chatbot to its online platform RBTX.com. The interactive advisor is designed to enable companies with little previous experience and technological know-how to quickly and reliably put together low-cost automation solutions to strengthen their competitiveness. Initial users are enthusiastic about the intuitive AI solution.
read more...Interview with Jörg Rommelfanger
Robotics in 25 years
The annual IFR report shows that the number of industrial robots is steadily increasing worldwide. They have already played an important role in ABB's portfolio for decades. In an interview with INDUSTRIAL Production, Jörg Rommelfanger, Head of ABB's Robotics division in Germany, talks about how robotics in industry will develop technologically in the near and distant future.
read more...Automated production of precision tools
Hardly any automation works without the perfect interplay of hardware and software. Tool manufacturer Paul Horn initially designed and planned its systems for manufacturing precision tools, including their gripping technology, on its own. To program the robots and the PLC in the overall concept, including commissioning, Horn then brought Kuka on board for application engineering.
read more...China overtakes Germany in the use of industrial robots
China has overtaken Germany in the use of robots in industry: China has moved up to third place in the world rankings with a robot density of 470 units per 10,000 employees. These are the findings of the World Robotics 2024 annual report published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
read more...Innovative drive technology with intuitive operation
Following the successful market launch of Horst1500, the first industrial robot of the new generation of digital robots, fruitcore robotics presented Horst1000 G2 for the first time at Motek in Stuttgart.
read more...IFR World Robotics Report 2024
Record number of robots in use worldwide
Over four million robots are in use in factories worldwide, reports the IFR in the current "World Robotics Report 2024" - a record number. However, sales of industrial robots have fallen.
read more...Decline in incoming orders from Germany
VDMA Robotics and Automation halves growth forecast
Growth dampener: The VDMA is forecasting an increase in turnover of 2% to EUR 16.5 billion for 2024. In December 2023, turnover was still expected to increase by 4% to EUR 16.8 billion. In the previous year, companies had achieved a record of 16.2 billion euros with an increase in turnover of 13%.
read more...Efficient retooling of robot systems
Retooling processes on robot systems are necessary in order to be able to react to changing workpiece and production variants. However, each of these set-up processes causes unproductive times, harbors the potential for errors and requires additional knowledge and training. Concepts for minimizing set-up times are therefore economically necessary in order to have as little impact on productivity as possible.
read more...Pick and place: Precise to the point
A 3D image processing solution with 2D cameras, AI and robotics optimizes the production landscape.
read more...Interview with DRV board member Helmut Schmid
"We need to prepare for change"
Helmut Schmid, Chairman of the German Robotics Association, talks to Annina Schopen about artificial intelligence in robotics, the impact on workforce training and trends and barriers to the introduction of robot technologies.
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