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Flexible, autonomous and networked handling systems are finding their way into production. In addition, the collaboration between man and machine is being revolutionized. For this to succeed, gripping systems are needed for the smart factory. Sensor technology is becoming increasingly important.
read more...Visitors can experience science and technology at the experimenta Science Center. IDS cameras are also used at seven stations.
read more...To make the material flow in its apple warehouse in Val Venosta more efficient, the Mivor fruit cooperative relies on an inloader from Hubtex. By switching from tractors to the KTR 120 box transporter, Mivor is relieving its employees and increasing capacity.
read more...Multishuttle system for distribution center
Dematic is automating the new distribution center of hard metal producer Ceratizit in Kempten with a multishuttle system. A seven-aisle Dematic Multishuttle system with around 90,000 container storage locations is being installed for this purpose.
read more...Interview: Trends in Industry 4.0
Automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, visual computing - how can these trend topics be classified correctly? And how can old machines be integrated into production networks? Andrea Gillhuber spoke about this with Mario Klug, Senior Manager Product Marketing Boards at Rutronik.
read more...Screwdriver for small assemblies
Electronic components in computers and smartphones as well as in household, entertainment and automotive technology are usually tiny. Screwdriving technology specialist Deprag Schulz has a screwdriver for tiny assemblies in its range - the Nanomat.
read more...The food industry is one of the strongest growth markets for the automation sector. Robots fill pizzas, portion cheese, sort, pack and palletize. Trapo shows how automated solutions reduce sources of error and ensure high quality, short cycle times and consistent availability.
read more...50 years ago, precision ball bearings from Faulhaber subsidiary MPS were in the astronauts' watches when they took the first step on the moon. A lot has happened since then.
read more...Acceed wants to expand its customer service activities. The Düsseldorf-based distributor of network communication hardware is to expand its current range of services to include project-specific software development.
read more...Flir has introduced a new thermal imaging software, Research Studio. It supports multiple operating system platforms and 22 languages, enabling research and development teams to work together to capture and analyze thermal imaging data.
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