Production, machine tools and robots
High-precision welding for perfect sawing
Stihl uses Nimak's portal projection welding systems to manufacture guide rails for chainsaws.
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"Made in Germany" against dependency
Schubert System Elektronik (SSE) realized an SMD (Surface Mounted Devices) line concept for the production of electronic assemblies with the support of Fuji Europe Corporation a good one and a half years ago. With the production line, SSE has also increased its vertical range of manufacture and gained additional flexibility.
read more...Modular optimized production processes
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS have developed Surfinpro, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and optical measurement technology to detect, classify and visualize defects in real time and report them to the production system.
read more...Tox servo press for clean room
The coast is clear here now
In sensitive sectors such as medical technology, the optical industry or electronics, cleanroom-compatible components are required for all processes. This also includes drives. With the servo presses from the Electricdrive Core series, Tox Pressotechnik now has a solution: they comply with air cleanliness class 5 in accordance with ISO 14644-1.
read more...Transforming the paper industry towards climate neutrality
Together with partners from industry and research, Voith is developing a project for the optimization of energy and material flows in paper production. The aim of the research project is to develop a digital framework that enables effective process optimization and predictive benefit assessment.
read more...Emissions management pilot project
Siemens and BayWa drive forwardCO2-optimized production
Siemens and BayWa are working together to promoteCO2-optimized industrial production. As part of a pilot project, the two companies are linking Siemens' Sigreen emissions management software with BayWa's BayWa Carbon Connect emissions offsetting software.
read more...Savings potential in operation
Saving energy with light
Rising electricity prices, higher heating costs and the desire to make a contribution to greater environmental protection: More and more companies are addressing the issue of saving energy and taking the appropriate measures.
read more...Protection against electrostatic discharge
StoFloor ESD KU 614 from StoCretec: dissipative flooring with the latest technology meets all ESD standards, is economical, extremely durable, mechanically and chemically resistant. The surface can be adjusted to be slip-resistant. The system is also suitable for the automotive industry.
read more...Industrial trays for material handling
Key element in Logistics 4.0
Automated processes and digitalization in the smart factory require compatible and effective industrial handling systems. Thermoformed trays are an important part of this system. They contain products, protect them and ensure an orderly flow of goods.
read more...Safe collaboration between humans and robots
The factory of the future is highly automated and digitalized. Cooperation between humans and robots plays a key role in the automation of production. Safety in particular is an issue that poses technical and ethical challenges. The Fraunhofer IFF is contributing to safe human-robot collaboration with its research.
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