Articles and background information on the topic
The start-up Kimoknow, which was founded at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has developed a technology to automatically train AI systems to recognize objects. The first use case: a digital assembly assistant for contactless collaboration between people and machines.
read more...5G Tango research project completed
Weidmüller has taken part in the 5G Tango project funded by the European Union. The knowledge gained is now to be transferred to production.
read more...The aim of the Kirk research project is to use machine learning to develop new software-driven calibration methods for industrial robots. The initiators of the joint project are the University of Stuttgart, DHBW Karlsruhe and ArtiMinds Robotics.
read more...Commentary by Prof. Dr. Markus Schneider
In times of crisis, lean management approaches are once again gaining in importance. This is because medium-sized manufacturing companies in particular can use lean measures to reduce their costs comparatively quickly and secure liquidity, thereby effectively countering the economic impact of crises.
read more...Mann+Hummel can look back on a good 2019 financial year. The global filtration expert's turnover rose to 4.2 billion euros, the highest in the company's almost 80-year history.
read more...The Thuringian company Senova relies on Omron robotics and Kraus Maschinenbau for the development and production of urgently needed rapid coronavirus antibody tests.
read more...Lasers are extremely versatile tools in industry and manufacturing technology. Their flexibility makes them a key technology for implementing the goals of Industry 4.0. Although laser cutting and welding are now considered turnkey technologies, there is still a considerable need for research and development in the majority of laser applications, e.g. joining hybrid material pairings, 3D printing or ultrashort pulse processing.
read more...Commentary by Prof. Dr. Markus Schneider
The coronavirus crisis is showing us how vulnerable our global supply chains are. Are we really still in a position to supply ourselves autonomously and self-sufficiently as a company, as a country or at least in Europe? A commentary.
read more...The coronavirus crisis is a global event of the century and we will probably still be telling our grandchildren how pasta, flour and toilet paper were sold out for weeks. The good news is: These products can now be found again in supermarkets in many places.
read more...Production systems in which humans, machines and robots work together must meet high safety requirements. The systems need to be safe for employees as well as protected against cyberattacks from outside.
read more...