Linear axes under control
A new type of clamping frame changing system for car production moves vehicle parts using linear axes. A malfunction in this system brings production to a complete standstill.
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Atlas Copco: Erik Felle is the new Managing Director in Bretten
Erik Felle has been Managing Director of Atlas Copco IAS in Bretten since September 1. He is responsible for the business of the Central and Southwest Europe customer center in the Industrial Joining Technologies division.
read more...Interview with Thierry Wolter, Ceratizit
Invest with precision
The Ceratizit Group is continuing to expand its portfolio along the value chain, including through acquisitions. SCOPE editor-in-chief Andrea Gillhuber asked Thierry Wolter about the reasons for the latest acquisition and to what extent the global political situation played a role.
read more...VDW: Incoming orders down by 22 percent
According to the VDW, incoming orders in the German machine tool industry fell by 22% in the second quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year. Domestic orders fell by 28%, while orders from abroad dropped by 18%.
read more...Which gripper is suitable for which removal?
Injection molded parts can have simple, flat or very complex shapes. The gripper must be designed accordingly for automatic removal. Piab's new Robotic Gripping department develops gripper concepts for different levels of complexity.
read more...Laser cutting streamlines automotive sheet metal processing
A new system, developed by Lantek and the Danobat Group, speeds up the production of parts in and for the automotive industry and makes it more flexible and economical compared to conventional blanking processes.
read more...SMC equips Fanuc Academy
SMC and Fanuc have been working together for three years to equip the Fanuc Academy. SMC supplies electrical and pneumatic automation solutions for the Academy's robotics and automotive training rooms.
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SMC and Fanuc Academy cooperate
SMC Germany and Fanuc have been working together for three years to equip the Fanuc Academy. SMC supplies electrical and pneumatic automation solutions for the robotics and automotive training rooms.
read more...Welding with electrons
In many cases, electron beam welding is a viable alternative to conventional welding techniques. The process is fast, precise and flexible. It is particularly suitable for components with large dimensions. Pro-beam has the world's largest welding chamber in the civil sector.
read more...22 percent fewer machine orders
The VDW reports a 22% drop in incoming orders for the second quarter of 2019. Compared to the same period last year, domestic orders fell by 28%, while orders from abroad fell by 18%. In the first half of 2019, incoming orders fell by 21%.
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