Programming and commissioning
To ensure that production systems can be put into operation quickly and without errors, the robot controller and PLC must harmonize smoothly. Virtual commissioning saves time and costs.
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To ensure that production systems can be put into operation quickly and without errors, the robot controller and PLC must harmonize smoothly. Virtual commissioning saves time and costs.

Many companies do not have the confidence to use artificial intelligence models. The new IDMT-ISAAC software now makes it possible for users without expert AI knowledge to benefit from artificial intelligence.
Interview: Tool and mold making

Like many areas of industry, tool and mold making is undergoing constant development. Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to VDWF President Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Seul from Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences about what this looks like.

Rhebo offers its new sensor app for monitoring automation systems as an add-on for the ctrlX automation platform from Bosch Rexroth.

Sanding car body components, some of which have large surfaces, after filling is essential for outstanding paint quality. While this was previously a difficult processing step, it is now carried out by a robot with a sensitive end effector.

Robots are becoming increasingly easy to operate and program. What is behind this and how complex is the integration into production lines? Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to Jörg Reger, Head of ABB's Robotics division in Germany.

First Sensor is using the digital Sensor+Test to present current products and new developments such as the MTE Efficiency pressure transmitter platform and the LHD Ultra series in a new way.

In collaboration with Aucxis, Sato has increased speed and efficiency at Roba Metals with its CL4NX RFID label printer.

Wickert Maschinenbau has developed a particularly compact, scaffold-free multifunctional gripper for handling multi-layered, chaotically stacked components with storage separation.

A new approach makes it possible to optimize a CAD model, according to which workpieces are manufactured, during production.