EnerSys, provider of energy storage solutions for industrial applications, announces an advancement in Thin-Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology with the introduction of an optional Accelerated Throughput Package (ATP) for select NexSys TPPL batteries.
With supply_it, management and IT consultancy MHP is adding another product for intralogistics to its Industrial Cloud Solutions (ICS) portfolio. The software-as-a-service solution was launched together with Porsche Consulting.
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Finalists of the Kuka Innovation Award 2024...
Robotics for bakeries, bending processes or clothing companies: In the current round of the Kuka Innovation Award, creativity in the field of robotics for trade and SMEs is in demand. The three final teams have now been chosen. They will present their ideas at the Hannover Messe in April.
Dassault Systèmes, together with Omron, will demonstrate how Virtual Twin technology simplifies the process from factory planning to operation, increases efficiency and enhances flexibility.
With its focus on storage systems for green hydrogen in solid form (metal hydride), GKN Hydrogen presents itself as a pioneer in safety and efficiency for the industry. GKN Hydrogen offers safe storage systems for green hydrogen and focuses on two main topics: Industrial P2G solutions and hydrogen gas engines.
Low-code for practical Industry 4.0
Engomo, provider of integrated low-code applications in Industry 4.0, is presenting its solutions for digitized, efficient processes at the Hannover Messe.
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has announced the launch of the MiR1200 Pallet Jack. AI enables it to perform advanced pallet recognition.
Monitoring solutions in the drivetrain
Mayr Antriebstechnik shows how intelligent, talking brakes and clutches can be used for process monitoring. They not only help to reduce or even completely avoid faults and downtimes, but also enable demand-based maintenance and automated remote maintenance.
At LogiMAT 2024, Heidrive presented drive solutions for conveyor and warehouse technology. Sister company Allied Motion was also represented on the stand.
also represented at the stand.
The 5th Lightweighting Summit of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) will be held on April 23, 2024 as part of the Hannover Messe. This year's congress is dedicated to the topic of "Lightweighting as a transformation technology for the resource turnaround".
Trade fair appearance at the GrindingHub
"Stay Connected" is the motto the United Grinding Group has chosen for this year's GrindingHub. The company will once again be represented with a stand at the trade fair in Stuttgart.
At Logimat 2024, Item presented a system for the safe transportation of materials using driverless transport systems, its new overhead conveyor system and a versatile conveyor belt system.
Acquisition complements Xcelerator portfolio
Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of ebm-papst. With the planned acquisition, Siemens intends to further expand its position in the field of factory automation and digitalization.
Replique, provider of a 3D printing platform for the production of industrial components, has announced the launch of its Material Hub. The platform currently contains more than 400 polymer materials. Thanks to detailed filter options for technical properties, users can quickly find the right materials for their applications.
Research Association of German Tool and...
Around 45 members of the Research Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (FDWF) met at machine tool manufacturer Hermle in Gosheim at the end of January to work on the initiative's vision, strategy and roadmap.
Logimat 2024 ended on Thursday with significant increases in exhibitor and visitor numbers. 101,649 people visited the exhibition grounds.
New faces in the Arburg Management Board: On July 1, 2024, Steffen Kroner will take over the management of the newly created Finance, Controlling, IT and HR Management division. In addition, Gerhard Böhm, Managing Director Sales and After Sales, will retire in the course of the year, and his successor has already been appointed.
An independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, has nominated three companies for the Hermes Award from the numerous submissions: Bosch Rexroth, Schunk and Siemens.
ALS Automatic Logistic Solutions will be presenting three innovative solutions for the automatic opening of shipping bags and films at LogiMAT.
Logistics companies have already invested heavily in robotics and automation as a result of increased demand: sales of professional service robots for the transportation of goods or merchandise rose by 44% (2021-2022). However, the labor shortage threatens to slow down future growth. According to the International Federation of Robotics, a new generation of AI-supported robots will help to overcome these challenges.
