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Mobile robotics: making intralogistics fit for the future
Increasingly networked production environments also pose new challenges for intralogistics: Intelligent and flexible solutions are required.
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Increasingly networked production environments also pose new challenges for intralogistics: Intelligent and flexible solutions are required.
Connection and automation technology
Dr. Peter Köhler, member of the Supervisory Board of the connection and automation specialist Weidmüller, received the Golden Badge of Honour at the ZVEI General Assembly on June 21 in Berlin.

With Motor Scan, WEG has developed a solution for remote monitoring of electric motors. The Motor Scan enables real-time monitoring of WEG electric motors via an intelligent device app, which is available for Android and iOS.

With a turnover of 48 million euros, Gimatic achieved growth of around 20 percent in 2017; the turnover forecast for 2018 is around 53 million euros. The manufacturer of EOAT solutions and mechatronic components is and remains on course for success.

A highlight at the Stein stand will be a complete system that demonstrates energy-saving material transfer. The centerpiece is the Softmove drive system, which moves the workpiece carriers quickly and yet gently.

For the first time, Preccon Robotics is presenting the iMS (intelligent Measurement System) developed by the company as an upgrade for industrial robots. It gives robots the ability to set themselves up independently and automatically.
Exhibitors and organizers agree that Automatica 2018 was a complete success! And the figures prove it: The focus on robotics and automation in networked production attracted over 46,000 trade visitors to Munich.
With the collaborative rope balancer, Schmalz has developed a new lifting system. It is ergonomically designed, easy to operate and equipped with intelligent functions for controlling and monitoring the handling process and for networking the device.
Thanks to its close cooperation with Landshut University of Applied Sciences and the Puls Technology Center in Dingolfing, Pull Beratung has access to the latest methods of production and logistics planning, including a modern learning and model factory.
Together with system partners and integrators, Fanuc will be demonstrating what is already feasible in automation and where developments are heading under the motto "Automated Intelligence". An IoT lounge will serve as a technology transfer center. An "on premise" solution with near-machine data handling and a cloud solution will be on display.