
FMB South with extended lecture program
Among the innovations at FMB Süd next year will be a program of lectures accompanying the trade fair on three topics that are currently the subject of much discussion in the industry.
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Among the innovations at FMB Süd next year will be a program of lectures accompanying the trade fair on three topics that are currently the subject of much discussion in the industry.

The number of service robots is growing continuously. Depending on the application, however, the robots need to be reprogrammed or adapted. The SeRoNet project shows how open platforms can help with implementation.
As part of a partnership agreement between 3D Systems and the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 team, Sauber Motorsport AG has purchased five new SLA ProX 800 3D printers for its headquarters and technical center in Hinwil, Switzerland.

Meter location and distribution technology
ABN, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a new member of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI).

Around 1,300 exhibitors will present their innovations and technologies at the industry get-together for production technology in metalworking and the supplier industry.
GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has agreed a strategic cooperation with 3D Systems, a specialist in additive manufacturing.

Infineon Technologies and Alibaba Cloud Computing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of jointly launching IoT applications for the Smart Life and Smart Industry sectors.

SKF has signed an agreement with Triton to sell its linear technology and actuators business. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
Supplier fair mechanical engineering

Parallel to the planning of the FMB - Supplier Fair for Mechanical Engineering, at the beginning of November in Bad Salzuflen, the organizer Clarion is preparing for the third FMB-Süd in Augsburg in February 2019. There will be an information day for interested parties on 18 September.

The 44-year-old Andreas Balack is the new Head of Sales Region South at the Schmersal Group.