Robotics: Manufacturer, reports, information at INDUSTRIAL Production

Reliably detect human movement

Accurately detecting people in an industrial environment is a particular challenge. But what exactly makes it so difficult to reliably recognize people?

Production, metalworking and robots

Interview: "Process integration is the right way forward"

At EMO, Andreas Mühlbauer spoke with Dr. Harald Neun, Executive Officer and Managing Director & Chief Sales & Service Officer EMEA North at DMG Mori, about the willingness to invest, the shortage of skilled workers, automation and international markets.

Better, cheaper, more sustainable?

Friction stir welding in battery production

Friction stir welding (FSW) is becoming increasingly important in e-mobility. In this interview, FSW experts Till Maier and Stefan Fröhlke from Kuka explain the background to the process and show how robots, process knowledge and training enable safe, energy-efficient and precise battery production.

SPS 2025

How Yaskawa is driving forward the integration of motion control, drives and robotics

In this interview, Richard Tontsch, Head of Marketing at Yaskawa Europe, explains why integrated automation platforms such as iCube Control are becoming increasingly important for the industry and which trends, challenges and framework conditions are shaping the automation sector.

Series production from 2026

Agile Robots announces its own humanoid robot for industry

The Munich-based robotics company Agile Robots plans to start series production of its humanoid robot Agile ONE, which was specially developed for use in industrial environments, in 2026.

Kuka CEO Michael Jürgens takes over Management Board mandate

Kuka CEO Dr. Michael Jürgens has been appointed to the board of the VDMA Robotics and Automation Association. He wants to drive AI and automation forward.

Partnership for humanoid robotics

Schaeffler and Neura Robotics jointly develop humanoids

Schaeffler and Neura Robotics will work together in the future to develop and supply key components for humanoid robots. The systems will also be integrated into Schaeffler's global production network.

VDMA

OPC UA Robotics Companion Specification published

Industrial robots are central elements of digital and networked production. It is therefore important that robots can communicate smoothly with each other and with other systems, regardless of the manufacturer. The VDMA OPC Robotics Initiative has now taken a significant step in this direction.

Code from the CAD model

How FWM automates machining with software and robots from Hermle

When the code writes the code: At contract manufacturer FWM, single-part production runs almost without personnel. Specially developed software automatically generates the programming code, while a robot system from Hermle handles the parts and the application places the workpieces on the machine. A glimpse into the future of machining.