Networked robotics from the modular system
At Automatica, Baumüller will be showing how robotic and handling systems can be easily implemented with complete packages and how robots can be intelligently and safely networked.
read more...read more...SW develops cloud solution further
Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW) has developed its own cloud platform. This creates optimal conditions for performance monitoring and predictive maintenance. All functionalities are to be transferred from the previous cloud solution to the new system by 2020.
read more...Bystronic makes metalworking Industry 4.0-capable
Increasing complexity is changing the situation for many sheet metal workers. The production steps are becoming more complex. The demand to keep costs and delivery times low is increasing. Small series through to individual products in batch size 1 should be just as profitable as large series.
read more...Interview with Bystronic CEO Alex Waser
"Service means proximity to the customer"
Flexible systems are crucial for modern production processes. Bystronic CEO Alex Waser explains where integrated automation and new software solutions for laser cutting and bending are leading.
read more...Framos: new head of sensor and module development
Chris Barrett starts as Vice President Sensor Engineering at embedded vision technology provider Framos.
read more...Superlaser: Cranes work at a depth of 38 meters
The European XFEL (X-Ray Free-Electron Laser) goes deep: modern technology generates extremely powerful X-ray laser beams up to 38 meters underground. This requires highly sensitive components - and sensitive cranes from Konecranes to bring them safely into position.
read more...Creating security for IoT platforms
The EU research project Brain-IoT is dedicated to interoperability and cyber security in the Internet of Things. One project partner is Airbus Cybersecurity. The company will focus in particular on the areas of secure IoT devices and services.
read more...Working in the Smart Factory
Digitalization and HRC. With the trending topics of digital transformation in manufacturing and human-robot collaboration, Automatica aims to make a contribution to shaping Work 4.0 - where people bear more responsibility than ever before.
read more...Ready-to-install sheet metal modules with connecting element
With Assembly, Arnold Umformtechnik offers a ready-made combination of sheet metal part and connecting element. Depending on requirements, the company uses its expertise in joining technology to produce sheet metal parts and connecting elements, the latter of which are also incorporated into non-weldable sheet metal parts.
read more...Measuring and testing technology
SMC opens new central laboratory
SMC, manufacturer and solution provider for pneumatic and electrical automation technology, has opened its new 550 square meter central laboratory for the German Technical Center (GTC) in Egelsbach.
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