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Automation relieves skilled workers of secondary tasks and strengthens value-adding core processes: The Fraunhofer IWU has developed a method that identifies a wide range of individual automation paths - from quick wins to the sustainable redesign of existing plant technology.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
Humanoid robots are seen as the next big innovation in robotics - with billions invested in the USA, state-led strategies in China and ethical debates in Europe. But how close are we really to universal helpers - and where are the limits of this vision?
read more...RS Components has significantly expanded its range of products from Phoenix Contact. The distributor now supplies more than 45,000 products from the manufacturer of products, solutions and digitalization expertise for the electrification, networking and automation of all sectors of the economy and infrastructure.
read more...A plastics processor had to provide a system for the automatic removal of injection-molded parts, including a removal handling system, at short notice in order to meet a customer's requirement to place ordered parts into packaging in the correct position. A standardized and reliable automation solution with robot and tray stacker now does this job reliably.
read more...A manufacturer of electric motors and large drives wanted to optimize the issuing of personal protective equipment. The handing out process was manual and needed to be simpler, faster and more economical. The tool service provider Hahn+Kolb had a new complete solution for this: automatic load cell machines that automate all administrative and issuing processes.
read more...Hans Beckhoff, founder, managing director and shareholder of the technology company Beckhoff Automation in Verl, was honored with the prestigious Rudolf Diesel Medal 2025.
read more...With the rapid progress of new technologies and the constant introduction of innovations in industrial automation, the planning of control cabinets is facing new challenges.
read more...SPS - Smart Production Solutions - continues to expand its international presence. With expos and stages in China, Italy, the USA, Thailand and Malaysia, it offers the industry international platforms for innovation and networking.
read more...To ensure that an online order arrives in perfect condition, the package must be well protected during shipping. A manufacturer of these shipping bags uses control technology from Beckhoff that integrates all stations along the line into an optimized workflow.
read more...The automation specialist Gefran is investing in the Italian software company 40Factory and acquiring 22% of the company's shares as part of an equity investment. The investment amounts to four million euros.
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