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From 2020 to 2022, around two million new industrial robots will be installed in factories worldwide - according to the IFR statistics department's forecast. The top drivers are: simplified operability, human-machine collaboration and digitalization.
read more...Energy-efficient vacuum handling. The Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering at TU Braunschweig is developing gripping technology and process strategies for increased energy efficiency in vacuum handling.
read more...After less than four months, robot manufacturer Kuka has parted company with its Chief Technology Officer Peter Hofmann.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
According to the IFR, two million new robots will be installed in production facilities worldwide by 2022. Clear trends can be identified.
read more...Chief Technology Officer leaves
Today, Wednesday, the Supervisory Board of Kuka and the Chief Technology Officer Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann decided to end their cooperation.
read more...The Dutch system integrator VanRiet Material Handling Systems has been operating under the name Material Handling Systems (MHS) since January 1, 2020. This marks the final step in the takeover process.
read more...Federal government promotes research and...
Since the beginning of 2020, industrial companies have been able to claim personnel expenses for research and development (R&D) against tax. Medium-sized companies with more than 250 employees in particular benefit from this, as this company size means they meet the criteria in contrast to those for traditional R&D funding.
read more...Machine tool industry 2019/2020
Although 2019 was better than expected, the VDW is forecasting a decline in production of 18% for the current year. The reasons are a combination of structural change, economic policy and unforeseeable developments.
read more...In Stuttgart, Knapp will be showcasing robotics innovations, including the new generation of the Pick-it-Easy robot for picking individual items.
read more...Digitalization potential analysis
For many large companies, buzzwords such as big data, smart data and smart industry have long been part of everyday life. Small and medium-sized companies, on the other hand, often still doubt the feasibility and benefits. Yet they too can benefit from the competitive advantages. Initiatives and projects offer the right support if required.
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