Safely on the move
Safe in the warehouse: automotive supplier Federal-Mogul has equipped its Crown forklift fleet with Elokon's personal protection system. Eloprotect detects people in the aisle and reacts accordingly.
read more...read more...Safety products hold the bar during the testing process
Whether for electromobility or safety systems in vehicles: a versatile test unit should work efficiently and cost-effectively. Sonplas has therefore installed innovative clamping elements from ACE in one of its test systems.
read more...Collaborative robotics: when is safe safe safe?
Human-robot collaboration offers enormous opportunities for manufacturing companies of all sizes and in all sectors. At the same time, it requires special attention when it comes to safety. There is an absolute obligation to assess and mitigate potential risks.
read more...Thomas Lampe strengthens management team
Change of name and additional managing director at Pieper
Pieper, a provider of industrial video and security systems from Schwerte, Germany, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and is separating from the Moog Inc.
read more...Machine manufacturer LIK becomes part of the Kistler Group
The Kistler Group has acquired the Chinese special machine manufacturer LIK, thereby expanding its industrial expertise to include the growth sector of electric vehicles.
read more...Kistler takes over Chinese special machine manufacturer
Kistler has acquired the Chinese special machine manufacturer LIK in order to strengthen its presence in the Chinese vehicle market. In future, Kistler's portfolio will also include automated assembly lines.
read more...Cobots for Power
For over a year, "James" has been stacking 2,400 packaging units per day in two-shift operation - without a break, without resting. In his area of responsibility, the palletizing of packaged cable junction boxes, he has been able to increase process efficiency during this time and at the same time relieve his colleagues of this physically demanding work.
read more...Please put the boxes on the pallet, James
Palletizing with collaborative robotics. At Gustav Hensel, a manufacturer of electrical installation and distribution solutions, a robotic arm from Universal Robots palletizes 1,200 packaging units per shift.
read more...Control systems simplify machine operation
Rockwell Automation's new controllers enable engineers to simplify their machine safety systems and improve safety performance. They can be scaled to meet specific requirements and ensure faster response times.
read more...Germany's mechanical engineering companies targeted by cyber attacks
The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) recently published a study based on a survey on cyber risks. Dr. Chris Brennan, Regional Director DACH, Eastern Europe, Russia and Israel at Skybox Security, assesses the results in his commentary.
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