Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI plan to make advanced AI accessible to the industry in a trusted environment as part of their partnership.

July 1, 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of Prof. Dr. h. c. Reinhold Würth's decision to take over the screw production of the L&C Arnold Group at the Forchtenberg-Ernsbach site and integrate it into the Würth Group.

Jumo has developed the Jumo eTron T100 electronic thermostat for temperature control and monitoring. As an option to the thermostatic function, the device can also be used for more demanding control processes and delivers higher control quality in the version as a PID two-point controller with self-optimization.

If many different workpieces are to be processed on one machine, changeover times play an important role.

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Artificial intelligence is seen as a revolution in the world of work; according to the ifo Institute, the proportion of companies using AI has doubled to 27% compared to the previous year. However, an Allianz survey also shows that many people are skeptical, worry about jobs and fear growing inequality.

With the Maxx 60, Hubtex is adding another series to its Maxx range. The focus here is on combined indoor and outdoor use in long goods handling with a load capacity of between five and six tons.

Collaborative robots are now widely used for a wide range of handling tasks. SMC offers three versions of the RMH pneumatic gripper for this purpose; it is compatible with cobots from a total of twelve companies.

Networking is the key to global collaboration and the rapid exchange of information. The Swiss company Cablex supplies connection technology and is now optimizing remote maintenance with AR glasses from Almer Technologies.

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A specialist for heat exchangers and cooling systems welds with robot systems from Cloos, among others. This has simplified and accelerated the production process and reduced energy consumption while improving working conditions.

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Manufacturers of complex systems are increasingly relying on digital twins when planning customer-specific versions: planning errors are avoided and coordination with customers is improved thanks to 3D models and comprehensive information. They are also opening up new business models for after-sales service and spare parts. With the P'X Industry Solution from Perspectix, you can create digital twins from a modular system.

On July 4 and 5, 2024, Zimmer Systems, a subsidiary of the Zimmer Group, opened its doors to around 130 guests from various industries. The company presented its products and customized automation solutions at the grand opening of the new plant in Rheinau.

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Germany's export-oriented mechanical engineering industry is under pressure in many foreign markets. The products of highly subsidized suppliers from China have become better and are almost always cheaper.

The latest study by Protolabs, which surveyed more than 700 engineers worldwide and analyzed key industry data, shows that the 3D printing market is growing 10.5 percent faster than previously assumed. The total volume of the market is estimated at 25.89 billion euros for 2024.

Travel and steering drives from SPN Schwaben Präzision offer high flexibility and quality and are tailored to the requirements of manufacturers of driverless transport systems.

Together with Kuka, HS Automation has developed a modular automation cell for a new type of 3D metal printing. The laser welding process with a Kuka robot enables the production of complex metal parts without support structures.

The e-mobility segment requires reliable, long-lasting battery concepts that increase range, service life and safety. Plastics specialist Pöppelmann K-Tech has contributed to this with the development of a baffle plate for hybrid batteries for a renowned vehicle manufacturer.

Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck has promised relief for energy-intensive industries. Prices must continue to fall and there is a need for action, among other things, with regard to the exemption from grid fees.

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH and Kabelschlepp GmbH-Hünsborn will be supported by a joint service department in future. For both product areas - i.e. cable carrier systems and guideway protection and conveyor systems - they will receive installation, repair and maintenance directly from a single source.

SVS-Vistek now offers new models in the FXO series with Sony SenSWIR sensors IMX992 and IMX993. The cameras are available with or without thermoelectric cooling (TEC).

For the working day in the warm season, Mewa offers the complete outfit, including sun blockers, from a single source: coordinated workwear collections in an all-round service make many fashionable looks possible.