
2K printer from Igus
3D printers from Igus can now also produce components with different filaments and thus combine different material properties. This makes it possible to produce components that require both rigidity and wear resistance.
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3D printers from Igus can now also produce components with different filaments and thus combine different material properties. This makes it possible to produce components that require both rigidity and wear resistance.

The start-up Kimoknow, which was founded at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has developed a technology to automatically train AI systems to recognize objects. The first use case: a digital assembly assistant for contactless collaboration between people and machines.
With the Screwdriver, OnRobot is expanding its product portfolio with a tool that allows users to automate complex screwdriving and assembly processes quickly and easily.
Machine and equipment construction from Item

Machine and equipment construction. At INDUSTRIAL production + handling, Item will be presenting components from the MB modular system, innovations for automation systems, for lean systems in equipment manufacturing and for the design of workstations.

Digitization becomes practical
The trade fair duo Motek/Bondexpo, the leading trade fair for the world of automation, is in the starting blocks despite the difficult corona times and is preparing to open its doors in Stuttgart from October 5 to 8, 2020.

The Avero Kitting workstation is suitable for grouping and packing assembly or small parts sets, for preparing assembly sets and for separating large packs into small parts boxes.
Even with low quantities and high variance, an assembly line can be superior to box assembly. It enables better visualization and, with the right personnel deployment planning, cycle spreads of up to 30 percent can be absorbed.
The chamber manufacturer uses a digital assistance system to be able to produce special ball screw drives in small quantities. MR's ValueFacturing software networks the production data and optimizes manufacturing and assembly processes.

More efficient through full automation
Manufacture, assemble, pack and arrange on the pallet ready for dispatch: An automation system saves time and money. Fischer Sondermaschinenbau has various concepts that can be implemented to create a complete solution.

For the first time, Tox Pressotechnik is offering an exchange bonus for older Tox power packs with its "Old for New" campaign. The promotion runs until August 31, 2020.