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ZF Friedrichshafen relies on special programming software to simulate robot applications, generate program code using a modular principle, reduce maintenance costs, work independently of manufacturers and alleviate the shortage of skilled workers.
read more...The VDMA has revised its production forecasts for 2020 and 2021. The reason for this is the surprisingly good third quarter. Also: The new US administration will bring new challenges.
read more...Trumpf and automation expert Jungheinrich will be working together in future on intralogistics solutions for networked sheet metal production.
read more...Platform for additive manufacturing
Stratasys has signed an agreement to acquire 3D printing startup Origin.
read more...Expansion of the distribution center
RS Components relies on solar energy for the expansion of its distribution center in Bad Hersfeld. The major project also represents a contribution to sustainability.
read more...Sedotec has set up a new center of excellence with a modern copper processing system. The company wants to use it to boost switchgear construction and give its customers more time to meet the new challenges posed by digitalization.
read more...Economic and ecological challenges are shedding new light on roll forming production technology and steel as a material. This is because the sheet metal forming process is energy-efficient and therefore helps toreduce CO2 emissions.
read more...A supplier to the automotive industry for exhaust and silencer systems has found a solution for assembling and welding individual configurations "Just in Sequence" (JIS).
read more...Like many other processes in production, balancing is now integrated into the digital environment and largely automated. Of course, this was not always the case. It began a long time ago with a lot of manual work. This article shows the development of balancing from ancient times to the present day.
read more...Modern production machines are not only equipped with more computing power and store more measurement data than ever before, they are also becoming increasingly complex. This can lead to delays during commissioning and errors during operation. Virtual commissioning provides a remedy.
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