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Developments such as adaptable production and the booming online trade place the highest demands on intralogistics. To meet these requirements, digital networking, artificial intelligence and machine learning offer innovations for driverless transport systems and mobile robots. On September 18, 2019, the 8th Fraunhofer IPA Technology Forum will present new approaches and applications.
read more...Automated defect detection and shape measurement. A new system for measuring large, complex and curved components ensures maximum speed and reliability through optical inspection.
read more...Smart gripping as the future of gripping technology. The wbk Institute of Production Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is developing approaches to increase the degree of autonomy of grippers.
read more...Miniature photoelectric sensors
Sick has introduced the Z18 Simplesense photoelectric sensor product family for standard applications at close range. The sensor principles, housing options and mounting options of the miniature sensors open up integration possibilities in intralogistics application environments.
read more...ABB has integrated position control into the frequency inverter. Fred Donabauer talks to handling editor Annina Schopen about the advantages of this and where the Industry 4.0 journey can still take us.
read more...Quality inspection for plastics
Isra Vision's new embedded camera comes with an optimized detection rate for easier and more reliable handling.
read more...Brochure for the steel industry
Wika has published a new brochure for the iron and steel industry with measurement technology for efficient process control. It provides a compact overview of industry-specific products and solutions for measuring pressure, temperature, force, level and flow.
read more...The robust BM25 multi-gas detector from Oldham-Simtronics ensures safety in hazardous environments as part of the 3M gas and flame detector.
read more...For a new order, the forwarding company Schmitt set up a new logistics facility in which components for axle and gearbox plants are stored and picked. Schöler Fördertechnik supplied reach trucks with Linde Dynamic Mast Control for this purpose.
read more...At Emo 2019, Igus will be demonstrating how machine tool manufacturers and customers can take their maintenance to a new level and reduce costs with smart machine components made from high-performance plastics.
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