Fanuc supplies 500 robots to Ford plant in Cologne
The automation specialist Fanuc has received another major order in the field of electromobility. The company will supply around 500 robots to the Ford plant in Cologne.
read more...read more...Second-hand automation
Robots take over monotonous and strenuous work from their human colleagues without complaint. But what happens when tasks change or the demands on performance increase? Then the automation helpers often end up on the second-hand market - much to the delight of buyers with a smaller budget or an urgent need.
read more...From a single mold
Many users and customers rely on traditional methods for the production of individual parts using the injection molding process. Thanks to modern processes, however, the entire production process can now come from a single source.
read more...ABB wins with PixelPaint car painting
The 2021 "Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation" (IERA) goes to ABB with PixelPaint.
read more...Virtual Innovation Day provides access to trade fair highlights
On June 10, Moulding Expo will host the Virtual Innovation Day with the highlights of the program originally planned for the presence trade fair. The next regular MEX will take place in 2023.
read more...Automated mold making
Those responsible at SD Formentechnik in Lüdenscheid have long been thinking in terms of networked process chains. For die-sinking EDM, the mold makers rely on Zimmer & Kreim: The Chameleon and the Alphamoduli workshop software integrate not only the EDM systems but also a machining center for electrode milling and the measuring machine.
read more...Zinc components in 3D printing
Produce prototypes economically
Until now, producing prototypes using zinc die casting has required a lot of time and money. However, thanks to a new process, zinc components can now also be additively manufactured from the series material Zamak 5.
read more...Technologies for fully automated transportation
The automated guided vehicle systems (AGV) from Tünkers are integrated into the "Transport" module of the in-house 9-module automation system. This results in a wide range of modular solutions.
read more...Chairs for traveling
HaRo has developed and built a conveyor system for the efficient and safe transportation of chairs within a production facility that meets all customer requirements.
read more...Business development of Sieb & Meyer
Higher production capacity thanks to new production hall
In 2020, Sieb & Meyer achieved record results, particularly in the CNC control systems business segment. After the first four months of the new financial year, it appears that the positive trend will continue and even increase.
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