Interchangeable gripper system for robots
Robots build robots
While the assembly of robots used to be done by hand, robots are now taking over this task. Robot assembly at Kuka shows how this works and the role played by Zimmer Group grippers.
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Interchangeable gripper system for robots
While the assembly of robots used to be done by hand, robots are now taking over this task. Robot assembly at Kuka shows how this works and the role played by Zimmer Group grippers.

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Sage, provider of cloud-based business solutions, has appointed Andreas Zipser as Managing Director Central Europe with effect from October 1, 2018.

The digital transformation is in full swing in mechanical engineering. The VDMA IT Report 2018 for the mechanical and plant engineering sector provides an insight into the industry's investment plans and an assessment of trending IT topics.

Galaxie drive system. Wittenstein has expanded the modular portfolio of the Galaxie gearbox series. Four variants and new sizes open up applications with special performance and integration requirements.

Tünkers will be exhibiting at Motek with the brands Tünkers, Expert, Helu and Sopap. The motto of the two trade fair stands is "Hardware Cloud".


Data networks in factories must be fast, real-time capable and standardized, demands Oliver Riedel, Professor at the ISW at the University of Stuttgart. But there is still some homework to be done before then. As a manufacturer of cables, Lapp is prepared for the changes.

At Motek, Fischertechnik will be presenting its miniature factory lines, which are already demonstrating Industry 4.0 activities in many companies.
Baumüller is presenting automation and drive technology for process automation and handling at Motek. At the joint stand of the Mechatronics & Automation Cluster, the experts will be showcasing complete automation systems, solutions for networked systems and new developments at hardware and software level.

Siemens is focusing on even more intensive cooperation with SMEs to implement Industry 4.0.