SSI Schäfer joins DS Automotion

SSI Schaefer is expanding its product portfolio in the field of automated guided vehicles by entering into a cooperation with the Linz-based AGV specialist DS Automotion.
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SSI Schaefer is expanding its product portfolio in the field of automated guided vehicles by entering into a cooperation with the Linz-based AGV specialist DS Automotion.
WEG is investing in modernizing the machinery of its subsidiary Watt Drive. The gearbox specialist initially received a new production machine with an investment volume of 1.1 million euros.

Mechanical engineering companies in Germany successfully defied the growing uncertainties in the export business in the first half of 2018.

Eastern German mechanical engineering companies are sounding the alarm: according to the VDMA, almost two thirds of companies providing training had difficulties finding trainees this year. Four out of ten companies had to leave training places unfilled.

Mosca's management team is expanding: Alfred Kugler joined Timo Mosca and Simone Mosca as an additional Managing Director at the family-run company on July 23, 2018.

Atlas Copco has acquired Quiss Quality Inspection Systems and Service. The company specializes in system solutions for the visual 100 percent inspection and monitoring of adhesive and sealant applications.

Growing faster than planned: At the German Gimatic branch in Hechingen, another new building is being constructed behind the new building from 2016, which is due to go into operation in 2019.

The Kuka Group has landed two major orders in China and Malaysia. Overall, the company recorded a decline in order intake and sales in the first half of the year, but expects a positive sales trend in the second half.

Around 1,300 exhibitors will present their innovations and technologies at the industry get-together for production technology in metalworking and the supplier industry.
Sorting solutions for laser processing

Mitsubishi Electric has acquired Astes4, a Swiss manufacturer of automatic sheet metal sorting systems, and is expanding its range of automation systems to include sorting solutions for laser processing machines.