Teaching robots instead of time-consuming programming
Wandelbots has developed the TracePen, which makes it possible to assign tasks to robots easily and without programming knowledge.
read more...read more...Interroll: Zumbühl to step down as CEO in 2021
Paul Zumbühl will step down as CEO of Interroll at the end of April 2021 and is to become the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. The current Chairman of the Board of Directors, Urs Tanner, will step down at the end of his term of office.
read more...Collaborating robots in production
Cobots automate production line
Cobots are seen as the helpers of the future, especially in assembly. However, they can also be used as classic automation components in production, for example for feeding milling and turning centers.
read more...Browser-based user interface for inspection control
With Isra's new browser-based user interface, it is possible to efficiently control and monitor many lines and the associated optical inspection systems centrally in a production environment.
read more...Leak test: Large volume, reliably tight
Ideally, plastic containers should be tested for leaks during the production process. With the Cetatest 715 LV, a 1,000 liter IBC can be tested in a total test time of less than 30 seconds.
read more...Test cell with its own feed solution
Components made of technical ceramics require high-quality processing and careful inspection. Martin Mechanic has developed a feeding solution for its test cell to ensure that the sintered parts do not break during this fully automated testing process.
read more...Medical technology meets automation with Horst
Add'n solutions needed a system that would take over the automatic loading of the laser marking system for surgical instruments and handle different workpieces. The company found what it was looking for at Fruitcore.
read more...The forklift truck becomes a mobile crane
Quickly transform a forklift truck into a mobile crane - this is possible with attachments from Eichinger. Bartels has added several of the manufacturer's forklift attachments to its range.
read more...Commentary by Prof. Dr. Markus Schneider
What are SMEs learning from the coronavirus crisis?
The coronavirus crisis is showing us how vulnerable our global supply chains are. Are we really still in a position to supply ourselves autonomously and self-sufficiently as a company, as a country or at least in Europe? A commentary.
read more...Taiwan Excellence Smart Machinery
Eight companies honored
Eight companies presented intelligent machines, networked manufacturing and automation systems at the "Taiwan Excellence Smart Machinery" press conference.
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