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Young talent foundation for mechanical...
With its learning platform "MLS - Mobile Learning in Smart Factories", the Young Talent Foundation for Mechanical Engineering (NWS MB) promotes digital learning in the context of initial and further training.
read more...Pilot project by Currax and Siemens
Drive specialist Currax and Siemens have launched a pilot project for Simotics Connect 400. The connectivity module enables operating data to be forwarded directly to a cloud-based app in future and promises increased efficiency and a longer service life for components.
read more...Robonet 4.0 research project: How can the potential of industrial robots also be used in the skilled trades? Robonet 4.0" provides the answers. The intuitively controllable robot unit, which is suitable for the skilled trades, was developed by the Chamber of Skilled Crafts for Lower Franconia and the Fraunhofer IGCV.
read more...Industry on the way to Industry 4.0
The VDMA and the VDW want to jointly promote the use and dissemination of OPC UA standards for mechanical engineering under the Umati brand.
read more...Cable and connection technology
Cables, connectors, switches - Lapp's portfolio for industrial communication applications and standards is constantly expanding. The company is now presenting new products.
read more...When using cordless tools, users previously had to be careful that the cordless assembly tools were not used in a different place in the line - with the risk of incorrect screw connections.
read more...Geek+ intends to use the Locator software component from Bosch Rexroth for its future logistics solutions. The Locator determines the position and orientation of mobile robots in any environment, without any infrastructure measures.
read more...The Hannover Messe has finally been canceled for 2020. After the industrial show was initially postponed from April to July due to the spread of the coronavirus, Deutsche Messe has now announced that it has been canceled.
read more...The Hannover Messe will not take place this year. This is due to the increasingly critical situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and a prohibition order issued by the Hannover Region.
read more...Automation platform. The automation concept for handling systems must be as compact as possible and quickly integrated into new machine concepts. The automation platform ctrlX Automation from Bosch Rexroth reduces the space requirement and engineering effort for Cartesian robots by up to 50 percent.
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