The manufacturing industry is currently in a highly dynamic environment that requires a change in essential concepts and the implementation of production processes.

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The manufacturing industry in the United States is investing more heavily in automation: the number of installations rose to a total of 44,303 units in 2023 - an increase of 12% compared to the previous year.

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Valve sleeves are a central element of gas cylinders. They enable regulators and fittings to be connected to the cylinder safely and gas-tight.

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Dassault Systèmes, together with Omron, will demonstrate how Virtual Twin technology simplifies the process from factory planning to operation, increases efficiency and enhances flexibility.

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The SUMO automation systems from EGS Automation - economical standard solutions for automating a wide range of processes in plastics and metalworking - took second place in the robotics category in the competition for Product of the Year 2024.

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SSI Piece Picking is a fully automated robotic solution. It enables fully automated piece picking with functions such as pick & place, object recognition and gripping point determination. It took 3rd place in the competition for Product of the Year 2024 in the Robotics category.

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ArtiMinds Robotics will be exhibiting in the Application Park at the Hannover Messe from April 22 to 26. As a leading provider of software solutions and engineering services for sensor-based robot automation, ArtiMinds will be presenting an innovative cable handling application for precise cable harness assembly at its stand.

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Labor shortages, increasing cost pressure and new sustainability requirements - Knapp will be addressing these issues at Logimat 2024. The aim of the mission: zero touch. Even complex orders are fulfilled in a highly automated manner thanks to the harmonious interaction of robotics, software, AI and humans.

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The global stock of industrial robots has reached a new record of around 3.9 million units. The strong demand is being driven by a number of exciting technological innovations. The International Federation of Robotics reports on the key trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2024.

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Robotics is an integral part of the Hannover Messe. Robots of all shapes and sizes, from industrial robots and cobots to autonomous mobile robots, can be found throughout the exhibition grounds of the world's most important industrial trade fair. A special highlight this year is the Application Park in Hall 5, which has a strong partner at its side in the form of the German Robotics Association (DRV).

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With the new KR Fortec, Kuka is launching an all-rounder on the market. The heavy-duty robot is energy-efficient and dynamic in handling applications.

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According to the International Federation of Robotics, Germany is one of the top automated economies in the world: robot density in the manufacturing sector rose to 415 installed industrial robots per 10,000 employees.

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Yamaha Robotics announces that Ai Nagakubo has been appointed to the position of Branch Manager at the company's European headquarters in Neuss near Düsseldorf, Germany, effective January 1, 2024. Ai Nagakubo has been a team member since the branch was founded in 2011.

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Wolfgang Mayer moves from Kuka Robotics to Ziehl-Abegg as CTO.

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The highly mobile robot WATCHER with modular sensor technology from the United Robotics Group is suitable for inspection and maintenance in indoor and outdoor areas. It has been nominated in the competition for Product of the Year 2024 in the Robotics category.

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For the Drive Technology and Automation category, a test system from Tenta Vision was created as a team effort: Equipped with Rexroth aluminum profiles, a lightweight robot from Kassow Robots and connecting parts from the PTS Group, the test system opens up a wide range of possible applications.

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The shortage of labor has become one of the biggest challenges for SMEs in OECD countries. The manufacturing sector is currently experiencing record levels of unfilled vacancies. In light of this development, SMEs are accelerating automation. The IFR has developed an online platform to support them.

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Fruitcore Robotics is rolling out a new software update for its Horst industrial robots. The update now enables users to program complex paths intuitively in the graphical user interface of the horstFX control software. The software update has been nominated for the Robotics category.

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SSI Piece Picking is a fully automated robotic solution. It enables fully automated piece picking with functions such as pick & place, object recognition and gripping point determination. It has been nominated in the competition for Product of the Year 2024 in the Robotics category.

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