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Schmalz founds subsidiary in Austria

Vacuum specialist Schmalz expands its international network and establishes another subsidiary in Austria, based in Linz.

3D printing technology from Fraunhofer IGD nominated for an Oscar

Fraunhofer IGD is following this year's Oscars ceremony with particular interest: "Mister Link" has been nominated for Best Animated Film; every single facial expression in the film was 3D-printed using the Cuttlefish software from Darmstadt.

Gripper technology

Grippers in the spotlight

Robots have become an integral part of our everyday working lives. According to industry associations, they will continue their triumphant advance beyond industry. Some people are becoming increasingly skeptical. The play "Liliom" shows how robots can fit into our lives and interact with us. Including: industrial robots from Kawasaki and grippers from the Zimmer Group.

Labeling

Titus marks in every position

marking laser. Following its initial presentation at a number of trade fairs, the vector scan laser marking head from Foba, which is just over 20 centimetres long and weighs around 630 grams, will soon be available on the market.

Ergonomic loading

On course for self-build

Automated guided vehicles. EK Automation is currently undergoing a fundamental change in strategy: in future, the AGV specialist not only wants to convert vehicles from other manufacturers, but also enter vehicle production itself with the new Vario-Move series.

Assembly line

Magnetic production

IPTE has launched the MMS (Magnetic Motion System) for very fast production lines. This means that the cycle time for changing the workpiece carrier can be less than 0.5 seconds.

Opinion

Opportunities

The new year 2020 has begun with economic uncertainty. Brexit and the coronavirus dominated the headlines in the first few weeks and a long, dirty election campaign lies ahead in the USA following the failed impeachment of President Trump.

Thermal printer

Slim label printer

The ML240P and ML340P thermal transfer printers from TSC are even smaller in size. They have a robust die-cast housing, a modular design and are equipped with modern printing technology.

Six-axis robot

Now also with six axles

Hirata is expanding its portfolio of industrial robots with the new AR-V series. This enables the company to equip the automation of production systems with its own robots with different kinematics in the field of special machine construction.