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Industrial robots usually work as stand-alone complete machines. Recently, cobots have been on the rise. No less exciting is the use of robots in cooperation with humans in conjunction with production and packaging machines.
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Industrial robots usually work as stand-alone complete machines. Recently, cobots have been on the rise. No less exciting is the use of robots in cooperation with humans in conjunction with production and packaging machines.

Countries are investing in robotics to promote the further development of the technology for industrial and social applications.
The classic production line is a discontinued model. Increasingly complex and fully digitalized value chains require a well thought-out and flexible approach to automation.
Welding is one of the most complicated processes in the manufacturing process, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable personnel. Can this problem be solved by automating processes? Can or should the robot colleague replace the experienced welder? The automation of manual welding is a complex, multi-stage process.

Expansion of the robotics business
The SSI Schaefer Group and DS Automotion, headquartered in Linz, have signed an agreement for SSI Schaefer to acquire all shares in DS Automotion.

The integration of Wandelbots Teaching for Fanuc robots is still under development. The first version is due to be launched on the market in 2023.
Intec, Z and GrindTec trade fair alliance

From March 7 to 10, 2023, the Intec, Z and GrindTec industrial trade fairs will be inviting visitors to the first important industry get-together of the year for production technology in the metalworking, supplier and tool industries in Europe.
To ensure efficient and safe human-robot collaboration, cobots need to be sensitive and have certain cognitive abilities. New cobots with special sensors and integrated AI can achieve this.
Augmented reality (AR) technologies are increasingly being used in an industrial context. AR glasses can be used to augment the real environment with virtual objects. These are anchored in the real environment.

Igus aims to lower the barriers to entry into the automation age with its low-cost automation offering. The robotics marketplace RBTX helps interested parties to find the right automation solution for their application quickly, easily and cost-effectively. To date, RBTX has been available in eight countries. Now Igus is expanding its offering and launching the robotics marketplace in ten additional countries.