Together with AI technology, IIoT networking makes it possible to better control machine parameters and optimize quality with predictive quality. Downtimes and set-up times can also be further minimized. Cloud platforms also make these technologies more accessible for SMEs.
Item Industrietechnik, a pioneer in the field of modular systems for industrial applications, is continuously investing in the development of new locations and branches. Now the north of Germany is also benefiting from this. A modern building with additional workplaces is being built in the immediate vicinity of Hamburg.
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As a regional trade fair, the aaa is specifically geared towards regional visitor target groups in attractive economic regions. In fall 2023, three all-about-automation dates are scheduled in central, eastern and western Germany.
Sensor and software development
Endress+Hauser has inaugurated its new premises at the Fribourg Innovation Center (FRIZ). More than 70 employees of the Swiss group of companies specializing in measurement technology are working there on the development of new sensor technologies and software solutions. The various teams are embedded in an environment of research institutes, start-ups and other companies.
Production of astronomical instruments
The powerful five-axis machining center G750 from Grob produces large and complex components for the astronomical instruments of the Extremely Large Telescope, ELT, which is scheduled to go into operation in 2028, with maximum stability and precision.
Altair, a computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) company, has acquired OmniV, a technology from Michigan, USA-based software company XLDyn.
MES in PV and battery production
MES software contributes to more efficient production as it optimizes the use of resources and production output. An example from PV and battery production shows how an MES enables sustainability and efficiency in the energy transition.
Fanuc has appointed Marco Ghirardello (48) as the new President and CEO of Fanuc Europe. Ghirardello succeeds Shinichi Tanzawa, who has led the company since 2016 and will take on a new role at Fanuc's headquarters in Japan.
In the fall of 2023, the Motek/Bondexpo duo will be one of the industry's highlights. From October 10 to 13, 2023, the 41st Motek will open its doors together with the 16th Bondexpo. The focus will be on industrial production as an overall system - from components, assemblies and subsystems to complete systems.
Excitement and anticipation were in the air when 38 junior employees started their careers at automation specialist Lenze on August 1. The new Lenzians are starting their careers in ten commercial and technical apprenticeships and degree courses - and were given valuable insights on their very first day.
Mitsubishi Electric invests in the future
Due to the growing importance of the Japanese region of Owarisahi in Aichi, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is increasing its planned investments and announcing the construction of a second production building.
Robot with Igus linear guide taps beer
One Two Beer has developed an automatic beer dispenser to prevent queues at the beer stand from exploding on summer days. The centerpiece: a mobile dispensing head that moves to the bottom of the cups and enables filling in five seconds without foaming over - built with a threaded spindle from the Dryspin series from Igus.
Wooden stakes are driven into the ground blow by blow. It's annoying when the head of the wooden stake splinters badly when driven in with a normal sledgehammer.
Microchips are installed almost everywhere - whether in smartphones, washing machines or cars. With increasing digitalization, the demand for semiconductors has been growing rapidly in all areas of the economy for years.
Production, machine tools and robots
Stihl uses Nimak's portal projection welding systems to manufacture guide rails for chainsaws.
At Automatica, Kistler demonstrated how precise test and measurement data can contribute to resource-efficient production. Among other things, the new piezoelectric force transducer 9172CD was on display.
Functional and powerful tools are essential for professional work on the construction site, in the workshop or when carrying out repairs.
SMD line at Schubert System Elektronik in...
Schubert System Elektronik (SSE) realized an SMD (Surface Mounted Devices) line concept for the production of electronic assemblies with the support of Fuji Europe Corporation a good one and a half years ago. With the production line, SSE has also increased its vertical range of manufacture and gained additional flexibility.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS have developed Surfinpro, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and optical measurement technology to detect, classify and visualize defects in real time and report them to the production system.
Visualization is the be-all and end-all in design. Tools such as printouts and sketches, PDFs or moving images in the form of animations and films were and are commonly used for this purpose.
