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With a new bin-picking solution, the use of the digital twin and a software tool for centralized access to IO-Link components, Schmalz offers a number of innovations for the smart factory.
read more...According to the VDMA, the decline in incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector continued as expected in May. Orders fell by 28% in real terms compared to the previous year.
read more...A manufacturer of hot-rolled special profiles was looking for a clamping device for heavy-duty machining that would, among other things, minimize vibrations during the machining process. High flexibility and reliability were also required.
read more...Two new, compact Scara robots complement the Motoman portfolio from Yaskawa: The robust new developments Motoman SG400 and Motoman SG650 are designed for payloads of up to three or six kilograms.
read more...The mostly unknowing use of counterfeit bearings impairs the availability of machines and systems and poses a safety risk. NSK makes great efforts to put a stop to counterfeiters and explains the risks of plagiarism.
read more...Predictive maintenance can reduce production plant downtimes by up to 50 percent and maintenance costs by 20 to 40 percent. At least according to McKinsey.
read more...From remote machine maintenance to after-sales service - if you want to be successful on the market, you need modern solutions. Swiss machine and plant manufacturer Bystronic Maschinen also follows this principle. The company relies on the Connectivity Suite from NetModule for its service business.
read more...Digitalization in the material flow
Gebhardt is launching a fully automated, horizontal and smart sorting system onto the market. The SpeedSorter has a modular design with digital components and is suitable for various conveyed goods.
read more...According to the automatica trend index, 84 percent of decision-makers expect more robot automation in German SMEs, 77 percent rely on mobile robotics to quickly convert production and 76 percent of employees want robotics training in SMEs.
read more...80 percent of industrial decision-makers are certain that the most important advantages of industrial robotics are flexibility and health protection. This is the result of the Automatica Trend Index.
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