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IEF-Werner has built a prototype for the EU research project Selsus in which an intelligent toothed belt axis permanently monitors its own condition and performance and analyzes wear. It also communicates with other components via a cloud connection and can therefore keep production running if there is a risk of failure.
read more...With the new version 8.6, Simus is optimizing its simus classmate software suite. According to the manufacturer, the modular tool simplifies processes such as material master creation, automatic classification, geometric similar part search or calculation of components.
read more...The multifunctional gripper from Roteg is equipped with numerous sensors and enables multifunctional handling of different packages. The palletized goods consist of differently shaped containers and require differentiated handling technology.
read more...Two all-about-automation trade fairs are scheduled for the beginning of 2018: on January 24 and 25 in Hamburg and on March 7 and 8 in Friedrichshafen.
read more...Robotics specialist German Bionic Systems has presented an exoskeleton that is now going into series production and supports manual handling tasks. By making physical work easier, it helps to protect employees' health on the one hand and increase productivity on the other.
read more...The vacuum specialist Schmalz is pushing ahead with its internationalization: The new branch in Melbourne is Schmalz's 19th location worldwide.
read more...Together with system partner Klocke Engineering, Yaskawa is presenting a new training cell and a modular robot cell for palletizing workpieces on CNC machining centers at Nortec.
read more...The supporting programme of the 16th International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management is characterized by comprehensive information on the sustainable topics of digitalization, Industry 4.0, Logistics 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT).
read more...Schmalz drives internationalization forward
Vacuum specialist Schmalz opens its 19th location worldwide with its new branch in Melbourne, Australia.
read more...Pilz expands remote I/O system
Pilz is extending its remote I/O system PSSuniversal 2 with a head module with Ethernet/IP interface. PSSuniversal 2 therefore offers the necessary openness for smooth communication in different control environments on an Ethernet basis.
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