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With AI for autonomous gripping

Grippers for collaborative applications. In future, robots and handling systems should be able to recognize, inspect and ultimately handle objects autonomously.

Self-regulating intralogistics

Service-based order allocation

A service-based intrologistics execution system for cross-platform order distribution and execution with the integration of various mobile autonomous transport systems is on the research agenda in the Production Control and Intralogistics technology field of the Chair of Manufacturing Automation and Production Systems.

Turnover, profit and employment

New records at Endress+Hauser

2018 was a good year for Endress+Hauser. The Group, a provider of process and laboratory measurement technology, automation solutions and services, reported new highs in turnover, profit and employment.

Key topic Industrial Intelligence

Hannover Messe puts AI in the spotlight

Industry is changing and topics such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming increasingly important. Hannover Messe is focusing on this development under the guiding theme of Industrial Intelligence.

Value stream-based optimization

Lean factory design - keeping an eye on the value stream

According to studies, around 20 percent of process costs can be influenced during ongoing production operations. Ideally, optimization should start in the planning phase. This potential is insufficiently exploited, especially in medium-sized companies.

Artificial Intelligence Forum 2019

Stuttgart under the sign of AI

How will AI affect automation technology? How can companies tackle the issue? These and other questions will be explored at the Artificial Intelligence Forum, which will take place in Stuttgart on May 14. Early bird registration is open until April 3.

Mobile communication

Fraunhofer IIS launches 5G Bavaria initiative

The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) is launching a 5G initiative in Bavaria. The initiative supports the transition from research into the 5G mobile communications standard to its application.

Changes in the Management Board

Schaeffler appoints Uwe Wagner as member of the Executive Board

The Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG has appointed Uwe Wagner (54), Head of Research and Development Automotive OEM and Industrial, as a member of the Board of Managing Directors of Schaeffler AG effective January 1, 2020.

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