Cobots and intelligent robotics

Despite the crisis, the introduction of robots in German companies is progressing - in certain areas.
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Despite the crisis, the introduction of robots in German companies is progressing - in certain areas.

Digitalization, product innovation, fast delivery times and a sustainable circular economy - future projects that Igus will continue to drive forward this year. The company is expanding its management team for these tasks.

The Profibus user organization uses the virtual trade fair to present the latest developments in network technologies.

So-called smart factory and smart shipping applications can only be realized with intelligent sensors in which the immense amounts of data are already pre-processed and compressed.
Igus: Additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0

3D-printed wear parts from Igus often offer a comparable service life to original parts. Manufactured using filament printing, intelligent components now also warn of overload and report their need for maintenance.
Interview with Sven Haman, Bosch Connected...
The prerequisites for a functioning smart factory are interoperability, transparency and openness. Bosch Connected Industry has developed the Nexeed Industrial Application System to meet this need.
The further development of production technology is a major challenge for electromobility. The industry's development work is being actively supported by research, including by the Chair of Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS) at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
Safe human-robot collaboration

Collaborative robots stand for flexibility. But also for risks. This makes the topic of occupational safety important - and challenging. TÜV Süd provides information on safety concepts and standards.
A measurement technology specialist uses Hänel lifts for space-saving warehouse management. Connecting the systems to SAP simplifies order management and increases the efficiency of processes.
Measuring system for grinding machines

With MotorView, BMR has introduced a measuring system for grinding machines that records the power and load of the motors autonomously and completely independently of the inverter or spindle type and shows them graphically on an external display.