RobotStudio goes to the cloud

ABB has added cloud-enabled functions to its programming and simulation software. With the new RobotStudio Cloud, individuals and teams can work together on robot cell designs in real time
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ABB has added cloud-enabled functions to its programming and simulation software. With the new RobotStudio Cloud, individuals and teams can work together on robot cell designs in real time
Vehicle tracking through precise real-time localization: At the Mercedes-Benz Türk bus factory in Hoşdere, time-consuming searches and long search routes on the 36-hectare site are a thing of the past.

On January 25 and 26, 2023, the Hamburg-Schnelsen exhibition hall will welcome you to all about automation for the first time in 2023.

Since 2019, the RBTX marketplace from Igus has been offering simple and inexpensive solutions - for example, a pipetting robot with all accessories. RBTX is now cooperating with cobot manufacturer Universal Robots (UR).

Physik Instrumente (PI Group) is investing around EUR 16 million in the expansion of its site in Eschbach im Breisgau. In the course of 2024, the high-tech company will have around 6,000m2 of additional production, laboratory and office space at its disposal.

Micro 3D printer for high throughput
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has introduced the microArch S350. The latest model in the range of micro-precision 3D printers for industrial use offers a resolution of 25µm and achieves the highest throughput of any printer in the company's portfolio.

In addition to the attractive exhibition offerings at Intec, Z and GrindTec 2023, the practice-oriented specialist program of the trade fair association also provides impetus and promotes knowledge transfer and dialogue within the industry.

The fuel cell is a serious solution for emission-free mobility. Having disappeared from the scene for a long time, it is now establishing itself as a viable option for zero-emission strategies.

With the Industry 4.0 Award, the management consultancy ROI-EFESO has established an industry benchmark. Every year, it recognizes companies that are pioneering smart factories for German industry. This year, Rittal wins the "Industry 4.0 Award 2022" for the digitalization of production at the Haiger plant with its sister company German Edge Cloud.

Optimization of processes, quality improvement of products, cost savings: Big data offers the manufacturing industry the opportunity to continuously improve. VDI/VDE 3714 Sheet 6 describes how data analysis technologies can be put to good use.