When designing an assembly workstation, consideration should be given to whether it will be used by a right-handed or left-handed person. This should also be taken into account when working with collaborative robots.
read more...Augmented reality (AR) technologies are increasingly being used in an industrial context. AR glasses can be used to augment the real environment with virtual objects. These are anchored in the real environment.
read more...The elasticity of the drive train limits the accuracy of industrial robots. In combination with traditional control methods that only use motor-side variables, this elasticity leads to a limitation of path accuracy, which in turn is crucial for opening up new areas of application.
read more...Potential of quantum technology
Hardly any other technology is currently associated with such great expectations as quantum computers. With their enormous computing power, they could revolutionize materials research, for example, or optimize components in various industries.
read more...The Institute of Assembly Technology at the University of Hanover is working on the collaboration of several mobile robots for the assembly of large components.
read more...With the help of biofeedback, it is possible to improve human-robot interaction and automatically adapt the robot to the needs of humans.
read more...Together with the Chair of Production Systems (LPS), Schmöle is developing a new process for manufacturing spiral finned tubes for heat exchangers. In addition to an ergonomic improvement for the employees, the manufacturing process is to become more flexible, allowing the heat exchangers to be adapted more individually to their later place of use.
read more...System development and commissioning
A structural model of the digital twin and end-to-end data management enable faster and more efficient system development and commissioning.
read more...In automotive development, functional lightweight construction is considered to play a decisive role in the efficient use of resources and energy.
read more...A hybrid assembly system with manual and HRC workstations successfully demonstrates a heterogeneous approach to production systems. The virtual image was used to verify the functionality and safety of the system in advance.
read more...Together with its partners, the Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology is developing a factory networked by administration shells in order to meet energy-related challenges in industry.
read more...Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK are researching the potential of cloud technologies for industrial robotics together with the Technical University of Berlin.
read more...The digital twin is a key technology for optimizing production processes and components and increasing the efficiency of production.
read more...The modeling of compliant and fluidic effects in automated gripping increases development efficiency, freedom from damage, process productivity and reliability in the industrial handling of delicate objects.
read more...Scientists at the Bremen Institute of Structural Mechanics and Production Systems are working with industrial companies to develop and operate an experimental space for experiencing artificial intelligence in a production environment.
read more...In the GrundschutzPlus Aktivator project, the Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology is working with the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems to develop an interactive platform to improve the IT security level of small and medium-sized enterprises.
read more...Ever-increasing demands on the accuracy of modern machines require high-precision drive systems. The accuracy of rack and pinion drives is impaired by the non-ideal synchronization of the gearing.
read more...Modern cobots can coordinate with humans with the help of AI. This flexibility of robots offers new opportunities in the manufacturing industry. But how do humans influence this dynamic?
read more...When conditions and requirements change during product development, agile methods are the best way to cope with the dynamic conditions.
In order to exploit the full potential of electrification, Mercedes-Benz planned to develop a completely new architecture for electric vehicles.
read more...The new "Einstein Elevator" in Hanover simulates different gravitational conditions. Frequency inverters from Gefran help with the control.
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