Motek shows solutions for Smart Factory
The factory should become a smart factory - but how? At Motek 2019, trade visitors will see that users already have usable and therefore future-proof solutions at their disposal.
read more...read more...Yaskawa opens production in Slovenia
After around two years of construction, Yaskawa opened its new robot production facility and a new European robotics development center at its site in Kočevje/Slovenia. The investment volume is around 25 million euros.
read more...Schunk increases use of AI
At the Hannover Messe, Schunk announced its cooperation with AnotherBrain, a specialist in artificial intelligence. By the beginning of 2020, the first autonomous gripping system is to be developed that enables independent handling without manual programming.
read more...Zimmer plans to expand two locations
Zimmer is expanding, with double-digit sales growth and around 100 new employees being hired every year. The company is therefore planning to expand its two sites in Rheinau with a new production and assembly hall each.
read more...Collaborative assembly needs to be practiced
Virtual reality for work planning and training
The University of Bremen has developed a simulation environment for the virtual testing of human-robot collaboration based on a mechatronic system simulation that supports real-time interaction between humans and robots.
read more...Large and small electric grips
As a specialist in pneumatic automation, IAI is expanding its range of freely programmable electric grippers. New products include a two-point lifting magnet gripper for small parts assembly and a long-stroke gripper for large workpieces.
read more...Smart gripper for integrated battery cell testing
The smart battery cell gripper from Schunk combines handling, identification and 100% quality control of Li-ion cells in one module. The all-in-one solution thus enables the economical production of large quantities in battery production with maximum process quality.
read more...Sony sensor in the IDS uEye camera portfolio
With the integration of the IMX273 global shutter CMOS sensor into the uEye LE camera family from IDS, new USB 3.1 Gen 1 cameras are available that are suitable for use in space-critical applications.
read more...Automation of a machining center
Robot brings connector housing
Automated machine tools are standard, but things can get tricky with a wide range of parts.
read more...Agile on the ramp
At Logimat, Still presented its fast and narrow EXH-SF 20/25 electric pallet truck, which can be used to transport pallets quickly and conveniently and which provides optimum cushioning when driving over uneven floors.
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