Dr. Kurt D. Bettenhausen is President of the DKE, Member of the IEC Board and President of the German National Committee of the IEC. Philip Harting unanimously elected to the VDE Executive Committee by the Assembly of Delegates
Stratasys recently presented the "P3 Automated Production Cell" demonstration project.
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Stirring and conveying technology
In many production facilities, conveying and agitating systems perform their work without exploiting their maximum potential. This is often due to factory-implemented control systems that are not always optimally aligned with the corresponding process sequences.
Until about ten years ago, cyberattacks that could (almost) ruin companies or even endanger human lives existed only in science fiction. However, as the capabilities and internet connectivity of modern physical production systems have increased to a level we could only dream of in the past, cybercrime has also evolved.
Experts are certain that fully electric vehicles will replace combustion engines in the future. The large and heavy battery housings are subject to special requirements. Kuka has developed three systems for a global automotive supplier.
Brush deburring is considered one of the most flexible methods of mechanical deburring technology. It offers manufacturers and processors of metallic and polymer semi-finished products and components the option of removing burrs, rounding edges and removing flakes.
Systems for leak testing modern components for electromobility and hydrogen fuel cells are a key focus of Worthmann Maschinenbau and its subsidiary Maceas.
Jack Link's has been a pioneer in the automation of BiFi sausage production since 2006. The meat snack manufacturer continues to invest millions of euros every year in state-of-the-art automation solutions for food production.
Sharpening the eye for new things with AI
Despite the bleak economic outlook and rising energy prices, IDS is optimistic about the coming year. Incoming orders are still good and the signals are also green in terms of delivery capacity.
A global ABB survey shows an increasing trend among German and European companies to relocate their business to their home country or nearby (reshoring/nearshoring). In this way, they want to make their supply chains more resilient.
A wide, angular frame made of plastic, black wheels with Y-spokes: The futuristic look of the bicycle designed by Dutch bicycle developer mtrl with motion plastics from Igus can look forward to the prestigious German Design Award 2023.
The high-tech company Trumpf and one of the leading manufacturers of automated storage systems, Stopa, intend to work even more closely together in the future. The two companies have now announced an agreement to this effect.
Global Festo Sustainability Award
Festo has chosen the winners of the 1st Global Festo Sustainability Award. The sustainability competition took place for the first time and was initiated by the young representatives of the owner family Stoll together with Festo Didactic.
Outpatient Children's Hospice Munich (AKM)
Families with seriously ill children are dependent on special support, such as that offered by the Munich Outpatient Children's Hospice. But the helpers also need help. That is why WEKA continues to support the AKM with a family sponsorship.
Composer2 is the new tool from Elmo Motion Control that allows machine designers to easily develop, test and implement their own control algorithms in the company's Platinum drives and multi-axis motion controllers.
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.
The following changes were made to the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH at the turn of the year:
With new pneumatic products in the categories "pneumatic clamps" and "positioning elements and systems", norelem is expanding its existing range of components for the production processes of Industry 4.0.
Dresden-based positioning specialist Steinmeyer Mechatronik has developed a compact gantry system for inspection systems in semiconductor or optics production that combines maximum precision in the sub-micrometer range with long travel distances and high dynamics. An ideal solution for laser applications.
Edge computing is the better data processing option for many predictive maintenance or predictive quality applications. However, it requires close collaboration between IT and OT teams.
