Assembly stations and production islands with ESD protection
Allmendinger Elektromechanik, based in Bad Überkingen, has established itself as a specialist for CNC machines and PLC systems and continues to expand rapidly.
read more...read more...Great interest in additive manufacturing
More than 2,500 guests learned about future developments in industrial 3D printing at the 18th Rapid.Tech 3D congress and trade fair.
read more...Pre-Covid sales exceeded
The Pilz Group achieved an increase in turnover of almost 22% in 2021 and also aims to grow in 2022 New business unit established
read more...Automation instead of over-maintenance
Digitalization has led to an optimization of processes in production companies. Nevertheless, a lot of data is still recorded manually in areas such as machine maintenance.
read more...Digitization in small steps
The concept of Industry 4.0 is becoming increasingly popular in the manufacturing sector every day. When we hear the phrase "digitized production plant", most of us immediately think of a fully automated factory equipped with special robots and devices, where the circulation of huge amounts of documents is completely digital. But not everyone knows that the best approach to implementing Industry 4.0 is to take small steps.
read more...Simply digitize processes
Despite a high degree of automation and digitalization, many companies still have unconnected work areas or processes that do not provide centrally accessible information.
read more...Frequency inverters for high-speed applications
In 2022, Sieb & Meyer will offer a total of nine sizes of the new SD4x series of frequency inverters, which will cover and expand the current power range of the SD2S series. In addition, the capabilities of the SD4x logic platform will also be available for the SD2M models.
read more...High holding force and flexibility for cobot applications
The suction and transportation of ferromagnetic workpieces with uneven surfaces shows the limits of vacuum units on collaborative robots. In cases like these, magnetic grippers show their strengths and ensure a secure grip of the material in numerous industries.
read more...Fit for production with cobots
In manufacturing, the working environment can be physically demanding for employees and is becoming increasingly challenging, especially in light of the ongoing labor shortage.
read more...Robots for battery assembly at Scania
ABB has signed a contract with Scania to supply comprehensive robotics solutions for Scania's new, highly automated battery assembly plant in Sweden. The new plant is a milestone on the road to electrification of heavy commercial vehicles.
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