ifm managed to complete the construction project in just 14 months. Work had only just begun on March 1, 2022. From now on, ifm will be manufacturing its products for the international market on an area of 13,000 square meters.
The major associations BDI, VDMA and ZVEI are calling for more efforts to ensure that Germany remains competitive on an international level.
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The flat, high-performance rotary units from Schunk are growing with a fourth size and an extended range of variants. The measuring system interfaces now also include the digital real-time interface Hiperface DSL.
For the ninth time, the international "Formnext Start-up Challenge" is once again honoring young companies from the world of additive manufacturing. Prizes are awarded for creative and viable business ideas - the topic of sustainability also plays a role. Companies can apply now.
New functions improve collaboration in the cloud and offer efficient and consistent simulation workflows as well as design finding with AI-supported simulation.
The adoption of automation for smart manufacturing has accelerated. Therefore, NexAIoT has enhanced both OT and IT systems by integrating self-developed data centers and data from digital factories.
ArtiMinds Robotics is presenting automation solutions from the field of advanced robotics at Automatica in Munich. The applications were programmed using the in-house software solutions ArtiMinds Robot Programming Suite (RPS) and ArtiMinds Learning & Analytics for Robots (LAR). Thanks to the low-code approach, both tools simplify the programming of sensor-based robot applications and enable the automation of production tasks that could previously only be solved manually.
Rockwell Automation will work with Total Energies, a global multi-energy company, to implement a robotic fleet management system that will enable autonomous operation of its offshore platforms.
Fraunhofer IKTS presented a functional hybrid water treatment system that can be hermetized for immersion applications, which was developed jointly with the Saxon cooperation partners WTA Vogtland, Rhode + Wagner Anlagenbau and Innotas Elektronik.
On the second day of automatica, Hall B4 at Messe München will be the venue for an event in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics. In four sessions, thought leaders from research and industry will shed light on pioneering developments and emerging technologies at the munich_i Hightech Summit.
The advantage of an active exoskeleton is obvious. Like passive systems, they transfer the load from weaker to stronger parts of the body. Following intensive biomechanical analyses, the Hamburg-based company exoIQ has developed an active exoskeleton that provides up to 5 kg of force support per arm, making activities above the head and at chest height noticeably easier.
The integration of laser systems into an automation environment increases process speed, but also ensures good process control and consistent quality. The simple operation of such laser machines guarantees a smooth workflow. Professional laser machines ensure process and personal safety and are designed for continuous operation in industrial production.
The North American robotics market is experiencing strong growth: in the manufacturing industry, the number of installations rose by 12%, with the automotive industry leading the way with an increase of 30% compared to 2021. These are preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Increasing productivity in the face of a shortage of skilled workers and a growing number of product variants is a challenge for many medium-sized industrial companies. Software-based assistance systems such as elution two assembly from Elabo offer help here.
In cooperation with cobots, AGV and AMR, previously unloved, strenuous tasks become easy to perform. Many exhibitors at automatica, which takes place in Munich from June 27 to 30, 2023, will demonstrate how this works.
The cable management specialist icotek has introduced its new KBH-R and KBH-S hook and loop holders. The hook and loop holders, in combination with hook and loop tapes, offer an alternative to conventional cable ties. The KBH series is used to hold and guide cables.
With the Arcos vehicle software, DS Automotion enables its transport vehicles to operate not only as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), but also as Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR).
The portable printers M610, M611 and M710 from Brady offer various options for designing different labels - via the integrated keypad, via a PC or via a smartphone.
In terms of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), it is essential to proactively identify and eliminate the causes of system downtimes.
Kawasaki Robotics at the Interpack
Kawasaki Robotics presented integrated and effective automation solutions for packing and palletizing tasks at Interpack in May. With K-Pall, Kawasaki offers a compact and powerful robot solution for fully automatic palletizing - easy to put into operation, space-saving and flexible.
