3D printing for medical devices
Linde cooperates with 3D Medlab
Linde is researching the optimization of atmospheric conditions in the additive manufacturing process in order to produce complex lattice structures for medical devices.
read more...read more...ABB and IBM work together
ABB and IBM are pooling their expertise in cybersecurity. In future, ABB process control systems will be able to connect to the IBM security platform. This will make it easier to detect digital threats.
read more...Additive manufacturing trade fair live and digital
After the forced break in 2020 due to the coronavirus, Rapid.Tech 3D is set to take place again in Erfurt in 2021.
read more...Simulation before commissioning
Virtual systems from the modular system
Reprogramming or even mechanical modifications to a system during commissioning can be avoided if commissioning is tested in advance on a digital twin. What's more, if the digital twin of the virtual system is made up of individual assemblies, the designer can try out different variants in advance.
read more...Supporting day-to-day production at a distance
KHS provides customers with digital solutions such as the ReDiS remote maintenance system, basic line monitoring for efficient production processes and augmented reality services.
read more...Brave new VUCA world
The world is changing in many ways: New Work, digitalization, Industry 4.0, the mobility revolution, but also very serious challenges such as climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic. How can companies deal with the new circumstances?
read more...Small, specialized companies respond successfully
The coronavirus pandemic has affected German companies in very different ways. According to a Hays study, small, specialized companies in particular have been successful.
read more...Unexpected problems for agile methods
When departments or companies use agile methods, they regularly encounter departments and companies that still use traditional methods. This can lead to major misunderstandings and unnecessary friction. Hybrid approaches can help.
read more...Prof. Dr. Martin Dix becomes Institute Director
The Fraunhofer IWU has been under the direction of Prof. Dr. Martin Dix since October. At the same time, he takes over the professorship for production systems and processes at Chemnitz University of Technology.
read more...Relieved by five tons
The Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda has started to use robots in packaging. A collaborative CR-15iA from Fanuc now relieves employees of five tons per shift in 24/7 operation.
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