The high-resolution 3D measurement of complex objects: Researchers at the Fraunhofer IOF have set themselves the task of developing a mobile sensor for this purpose. To further automate the measurement process, the researchers have now coupled the scanner with a Boston Dynamics robot dog.

Endress+Hauser celebrated the Group's 70th birthday in 2023. At the same time, the company initiated a change at the top. In the end, the anniversary year was crowned by good figures for incoming orders, sales, profit and employment. Endress+Hauser is cautiously optimistic for 2024, the company announced at the annual media conference.

The industrial desktop version of the Smarttester system from Inotec AP is a portable mini test bench that can be used to carry out mechanical, electrical and thermal product tests directly at the desk.

At Control 2024, software provider Fabasoft Approve will be demonstrating how companies are taking their quality management to a new level by digitalizing cross-company end-to-end processes and using AI.

In 2023, the approximately 1,000 German photonics manufacturers were able to increase their turnover once again, building on the success of the previous year.

The innovation partnership between Festo and Würth has already lasted two years, and the first phase of the partnership is now coming to an end - with success: the prototype of the AI robot solution is working.

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New technologies as enablers for an intelligent factory and the conscious use of resources - these aspects are brought together in the MES manufacturing software Cronetwork from Industrie Informatik and uncover potential.

Two new tools from Schunk enable the validated design and individual configuration of linear modules. In the new Schunk Control Center, customers will be able to access comprehensive digital modules in the future.

In Hanover, ebm-papst will be presenting application solutions and smart approaches for efficient air technology as well as the high-speed, oil-free turbo compressors from the high-speed range.

The Supply Chain Management Act covers the entire supply chain and presents companies with fundamental challenges when it comes to documentation. The new Ident Gate System (IGS) from Sick meets the basic requirements and goes even further: with the help of sensors for object detection, goods identification and direction recognition, it contributes to greater transparency in incoming and outgoing goods.

The supplier of connection technology mbo Osswald has further expanded its online portal and supports customized services.

The automotive industry's requirements for additive manufacturing (AM) will be the focus of this year's Mobility Forum at Rapid.Tech 3D on May 16. Renowned automotive manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Honda and Mercedes-Benz as well as Tier 1 partners such as Brose, EDAG and Schaeffler have announced their participation in Erfurt.

Stratasys has appointed Amir Kleiner as Chief Operating Officer. He will lead the company's Global Operations, MIS and Quality teams while continuing to lead the Customer Success team.

The Kistler Group will be presenting new, modularly adaptable quality inspection and assembly solutions. There will also be customizable combinations of automation and testing solutions, precisely controllable assembly solutions for complex processes and innovations in screwdriving technology.

Control will take place in Stuttgart from April 23 to 26. The trade fair highlights all aspects in theory and presents the current range of usable technologies, processes, products and system solutions for industrial quality assurance in practice.

RS Components has expanded its RS-Pro range with the introduction of 4,000 new products. The expansion of the product range focuses on industrial automation applications.

Sensor company Sick has continued its growth trajectory in a challenging 2023 financial year: Turnover increased by 5.4 percent to 2,307 million euros.

A future ban on gasoline or diesel-powered engines and incentive systems will lead to a redirection. One consequence of this is that more and higher-quality cables will be needed. Trends and highlights from the wire, cable and tube industries will be presented at the Wire & Tube trade fairs in Düsseldorf from April 15 to 19.

Kuka met and even exceeded its ambitious targets in 2023. In addition to Group-wide incoming orders (€ 4.0 billion, 2022: € 4.5 billion), sales (€ 4.1 billion) also exceeded the four billion euro mark for the first time. EBIT also rose for the first time to € 158.2 million. At 0.99, the book-to-bill ratio was below the previous year's figure (2022: 1.14).

A jury consisting of members of the Femworx Congress Advisory Board has nominated three young female experts for the Young Engineer Woman Award. The winner will be announced on April 26 during the Femworx Career Congress.