At temperatures far below freezing, machines and their components reach their limits. Nevertheless, machine failures due to cold embrittlement of materials, for example in cold chambers or in countries with low temperatures, should be avoided, as such failures are associated with high costs.
Study on the energy transition
A recent study shows that the Nordic countries are among the best positioned when it comes to preparing for the energy transition, while countries such as the UK and Germany are lagging behind.
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Thousands of Jobs Under Scrutiny
Countries around the world are investing in robotics to promote the further development of the technology for industrial and social applications. But what are the current goals of the official funding programs in Asia, Europe and America? The International Federation of Robotics has done some research and published the results in the 2023 update report "World Robotics R&D Programs".
Mechanical and plant engineering
In the final months of 2022, the various economic downturns were also reflected in the order books of the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
Helukabel builds new site in Haan
The Helukabel Group is creating space for further growth: the specialist in electrical connection technology is building a new site in Haan, North Rhine-Westphalia. From 2025, this will not only house the Helukabel Rhine-Ruhr branch previously based in Duisburg, but also the subsidiaries EKD Systems and Robotec-Systems.
Change in the form of the company
Change in corporate form at Lapp: With effect from December 27, 2022, the former Lapp Holding AG was converted into Lapp Holding SE.
RS has added a new 300 W manual soldering platform to its range with the WXsmart from Weller. The station combines all soldering applications in a single device and comes with a new range of intelligent soldering tips. In this way, the WXsmart enables complete process control over the entire soldering process.
Weber, manufacturer of wood and metal sanding machines and extruders, has reorganized its quality management with ConSense IMS Professional. The software solution enables transparent documentation and more efficient processes.
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.
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.
