The potential lies in the app
Assembly automation with robots. Researchers at Fraunhofer IPA have developed an app that allows users to analyze their own automation potential.
read more...read more...Artificial intelligence in ERP
AI makes ERP systems smarter
Artificial intelligence is not an all-purpose weapon. However, it is excellent at automating processes and making them more efficient. This makes it particularly valuable for ERP systems. There are already many successful practical applications.
read more...New app for Fanuc Field System
A new Igus app for the Fanuc IoT platform ensures simple and safe monitoring of machine components.
read more...Pump, valve and process industry
Pumps & Valves industry get-together to be held for the 3rd time in 2020
Pumps & Valves will take place in Dortmund on February 12 and 13, 2020. As a trade fair for pump, valve and process technology in all industrial sectors, it will provide an overview of key components in industrial process technology.
read more...Networking and machine learning
Four steps to a smart factory
With new technologies, almost all technical systems and plants can be integrated into the web. However, IoT-supported production systems require a suitable infrastructure and support from machine learning so that they can act intelligently and independently.
read more...Prevent rolling bearing failures
More than half of premature rolling bearing failures can be avoided with correct lubrication. With the use of Perma lubrication systems, the bearing is continuously supplied with fresh lubricant.
read more...Maintenance of tools up to 2 tons
With the compact Centrick turn-tilt manipulator, Roemheld is primarily targeting companies that maintain tools and molds. With its help, loads of up to 2,000 kg can be rotated endlessly and steplessly and tilted by up to 90°.
read more...Fraunhofer IZFP to be expanded
Ground-breaking ceremony in Saarbrücken: The Fraunhofer Institute for Non-Destructive Testing IZFP is being expanded to include a research and development environment for around 87 employees.
read more...Cloud-based spindle monitoring
Weiss Spindeltechnologie has developed the Spindle Monitor, a software tool that can be activated as an optional addition to the Siemens Mindsphere application "Manage MyMachines".
read more...Digitalization in mechanical engineering
Recognizing untapped potential
To date, digitalization has found its way into mechanical engineering from a purely technological perspective. A cultural approach, on the other hand, has so far been given far too little attention. This is a mistake.
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