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The new Soto robot is the first perception-controlled robot that acts completely autonomously and can pick up objects such as boxes, store them temporarily and place them at their destination. Magazino is presenting this new development for the first time at Logimat.
read more...Mechanical engineering network
The "Network of Excellent Suppliers" - Nexel - was initiated by machine and plant manufacturers. It is supervised and managed by the umbrella organization Qesar. The focus is on open communication about solutions, jointly finding approaches and sharing experiences in order to achieve an improved strategic positioning in the international competitive environment.
read more...Digitalization and automation in the warehouse. More and more companies are recognizing the opportunities offered by digitalization and robotics. Growth impetus is primarily being generated by greater automation, networking and the use of innovative energy systems.
read more...METAV 2018 - the 20th trade fair for metalworking technologies - opened its doors today. Until Saturday, 560 exhibitors from 24 countries will be showcasing their machines, solutions and services for industrial production.
read more...Robot-based gripper and handling solutions
Piab has acquired Feba Automation, developer and manufacturer of robot-based gripper solutions for the manufacturing industry.
read more...Automationware and Maccon announce their distribution partnership with immediate effect. With Automationware's broad product range in the fields of drive technology, robotics and handling, Maccon secures an extended portfolio of reliable and long-term available solutions for its industrial customers.
read more...Rethink Robotics has introduced the new Software Development Kit (SDK) for its cobot Sawyer. The software upgrade was developed for scientists and students to test programs on Sawyer. The software includes improved compatibility with ROS and the latest open source robotics tools.
read more...SMC has revised its quarter-turn actuators from the CRB1 series. The D-M9 series signaling devices can now be mounted directly, axially or laterally. This means that the design is even more compact and installation is even quicker and easier.
read more...With mobile collaborative robot applications from Universal Robots, Müller Maschinentechnik GmbH is presenting flexible automation solutions for modern metalworking at Metav 2018.
read more...The mechanical and plant engineering industry is increasingly made up of lean companies that focus on their core competencies. It is therefore increasingly necessary to build up external know-how and to expand the existing supplier-customer relationship and bundle the entire know-how. For this reason, a group of machine and plant manufacturers initiated the "Nexel - Network of Excellent Suppliers". It is supervised and managed by Qesar from Bensheim.
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