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Machine tool industry 2019/2020
Although 2019 was better than expected, the VDW is forecasting a decline in production of 18% for the current year. The reasons are a combination of structural change, economic policy and unforeseeable developments.
read more...Digitalization potential analysis
For many large companies, buzzwords such as big data, smart data and smart industry have long been part of everyday life. Small and medium-sized companies, on the other hand, often still doubt the feasibility and benefits. Yet they too can benefit from the competitive advantages. Initiatives and projects offer the right support if required.
read more...Many familiar, traditional structures in industrial automation are currently undergoing change. Information technology and automation are no longer separate areas, but are gradually merging. Suddenly, printers, surveillance cameras and energy management systems are communicating via the same network as machines and systems. The resulting increase in workload requires a structural rethink.
read more...Swedish investor Indutrade acquired the automation specialist from Villingen-Schwenningen with retroactive effect from January 1, 2020.
read more...On January 1, RK Rose+Krieger took over the two companies APT Automation & Produktionstechnik and LHT Linear- und Handhabungstechnik and merged them to form RK Antriebs- und Handhabungstechnik GmbH (RK-AHT).
read more...New "Ready to Go" cloud box solutions enable companies to regain power over their data by evaluating it directly on the production line, i.e. in the edge device, using machine learning algorithms. The decision on forwarding is also made here.
read more...Predictive maintenance of pipes
The aim of predictive maintenance is to avoid unplanned downtime. But how can you predict when a cable will fail? An attractive solution is one from Lapp that does not require any changes to the cable.
read more...MLR System is presenting its new platform truck for the automotive industry at Logimat.
read more...Image data from ongoing operation
The maintenance and timely replacement of defective components in machine tools is an important part of the production process. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a system that takes over the fully automatic monitoring of ball screws in machine tools.
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