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The International Federation of Robotics has presented the new World Robotics Report: Global sales of industrial robots reached a new record of 381,000 units shipped in 2017 - up 30 percent on the previous year and still rising.
read more...The new E8FC flow sensors and E8PC pressure sensors from Omron herald a new generation of solutions for controlling industrial processes in which various liquids and gases are used.
read more...On September 13, SMC invited guests to the Industrial Application Center at the company headquarters in Egelsbach to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Here, the guests were able to observe many products in action. This was followed by tours of the production facilities and the central laboratory.
read more...Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung has developed a robot cell using "on-board resources" in which the operator and the robot share the complex assembly of a miniaturized safety valve.
read more...Surface technology for automotive production
Oerlikon Balzers, supplier of surface solutions, has completed the acquisition of Härterei Dipl.- Ing. Peter Eicker KG (Eicker) in Germany. The aim is to expand the product range and strengthen the position in the automotive industry.
read more...The LS Hybrid hybrid transfer system from Weiss promises up to 20 percent faster cycle times. The further development of the LS 280 transfer system with purely mechanical drive relies on a combination of mechanical cam drive and direct drive.
read more...Ewald Eisner is now responsible for the fortunes of Fronius Germany as Managing Director. At the same time, he remains Sales Manager of the Perfect Welding business unit.
read more...Lightweight construction is no longer just about increasing payloads and reducing fuel consumption by lowering vehicle weight. New possibilities are opening up thanks to concept lightweight construction.
read more...In August, Sitec from Chemnitz put a new production building into operation. The company invested around six million euros in the site.
read more...It is clear to see where the robotics industry is heading in the coming years - namely upwards. The automotive industry is leading demand worldwide, with strong growth in the metal industry, the electronics sector and the food industry.
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