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While some design engineers are still amazed at the vehemence with which IT technologies are pushing their way into factories, basic technologies are also changing. Take linear technology, for example: while many still regard it as a purely mechanical matter, more recent developments paint a different picture.
read more...Motek starts on October 8. The latest trends in the industry can be seen at the trade fair for production and assembly automation - from smart solutions for manual assembly to fully automated assembly systems, accompanied by an extensive supporting program.
read more...In June, Omron presented its new range of Scara robots to a wide audience for the first time. The i4 is characterized by its speed, precision and range of functions.
read more...The autonomous robot from Omron will help to continuously improve occupational safety at the Škoda plant in Vrchlabí and minimize work risks. It recognizes people who cross its path, as well as other vehicles or stationary obstacles.
read more...On September 26, Pfeiffer Vacuum celebrated the opening of its new production site in Cluj, Romania. The growth of the group of companies and the demand for vacuum technology had made the new building necessary.
read more...The decision on the artistic design of the exterior of the new JAT building has been made. The competition entry by Erfurt artist Thomas Lindner convinced the jury and is to be implemented.
read more...read more...Festo opened cylinder production in Rohrbach in 1968. Around 2,800 employees now work here, and around 40 million euros are to be invested in the site in the coming years.
read more...The Transnorm Group, a manufacturer of conveyor systems, is being sold to Honywell for 425 million euros. This was announced by the previous owner IK Investments Partners. The approval of the antitrust authorities is still pending.
read more...I read that, according to Universal Robots, there are only a few thousand real collaborative robots working side by side with humans in the production environment.
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