
Bosch Rexroth reports strong sales growth
Bosch Rexroth achieved sales of around 6.2 billion euros in 2018, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to the previous year. Growth was driven by mobile hydraulics and factory automation.
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Bosch Rexroth achieved sales of around 6.2 billion euros in 2018, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to the previous year. Growth was driven by mobile hydraulics and factory automation.
High-strength steels for presses

Robot-guided "bin picking" increases the degree of automation and flexibility of industrial production. A major German automotive supplier has therefore opted for the Powerpick3D bin picking system from Isra Vision.

Omron's AI solution analyzes data from edge devices in a controller to detect irregularities and thus avoid failures.

Transfluid developed its own t project software to improve processes and increase safety in production. Available in two versions, it ensures controlled pipe production and connections to CAD and measuring systems, BDE or ERP systems.

Philippe Briard (54) has been Managing Director of Schneider Electric Automation since April 1, 2019 and has assumed responsibility for the Lahr site. He succeeds Ottmar Himmelsbach (61), who is retiring.

3M has invested around one million euros in the Center of Abrasive Technologies (CAT) at its Neuss site in order to provide customers with better training in abrasive technologies.
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Beckhoff generated sales of 916 million euros in 2018. This corresponds to growth of 13 percent compared to the previous year.
High lift truck for baked goods

130 trucks of frozen baked goods leave the premises of dough piece manufacturer Vandemoortele in Dommitzsch in northern Saxony every week. Toyota supplies solutions for ergonomic logistics and production.