Are today's cobots the longed-for helpers?
To ensure efficient and safe human-robot collaboration, cobots need to be sensitive and have certain cognitive abilities. New cobots with special sensors and integrated AI can achieve this.
read more...read more...IFR publishes "World Robotics R&D Programs"
Countries around the world are investing in robotics to promote the further development of the technology for industrial and social applications. But what are the current goals of the official funding programs in Asia, Europe and America? The International Federation of Robotics has done some research and published the results in the 2023 update report "World Robotics R&D Programs".
read more...Specialist program for Intec, Z and GrindTec 2023
In addition to the attractive exhibition offerings at Intec, Z and GrindTec 2023, the practice-oriented specialist program of the trade fair association also provides impetus and promotes knowledge transfer and dialogue within the industry.
read more...Innovation, impetus and digital solutions
Sick is presenting sensor innovations for the industrial digital transformation at this year's SPS. At the trade fair stand, visitors from all sectors will get an overview of solutions for holistic safety and robotics applications, concepts for greater transparency in the operational flow of goods as well as vision and ID offerings.
read more...QINEO ArcBoT: Optimal human-robot collaboration
Across all industries, companies are facing the increasing challenge of finding qualified manual welders. At the same time, the requirements for quality, flexibility and efficiency are constantly growing.
read more...Complete solutions for robotics and digital services
At Automatica, Sick will be presenting a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of robotics and smart data solutions. The focus will be on sensor solutions for safe human-robot collaboration as well as 3DToF technologies for robot guidance applications and new digital services based on sensor data.
read more...Pneumatic cobot
Festo presented an unusual approach to cobots at the Hannover Messe. The compressed air-powered robot will be launched on the market in 2023.
read more...Cobot technologies in assembly
A hybrid assembly system with manual and HRC workstations successfully demonstrates a heterogeneous approach to production systems. The virtual image was used to verify the functionality and safety of the system in advance.
read more...More productive electronics production
The highly dynamic market and the increasing shortage of skilled workers pose major hurdles for manufacturing companies such as Weidmüller. This particularly affects the assembly process as the final link in the value chain.
read more...Cobots for in-house production
The BMW Group plant in Landshut evaluated the use of a collaborative robot from Universal Robots in cockpit production in a pilot cell. Since then, a UR5e has freed employees from the monotonous and laborious task of assembling screwdriving blocks.
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