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Almost half of German companies are already using robots. This was the result of a representative survey of 1600 European decision-makers conducted by the retailer Reichelt Elektronik. Reducing the workload of employees is an important motive.
read more...With the SLG, Schmalz has developed a lightweight gripper that can be designed and configured quickly and easily online. Production using 3D printers optimizes the manufacturing process.
read more...The manufacturer Nord Drivesystems offers a system solution to regularly or permanently record drive and status data and to optimize the operational reliability and efficiency of machines and systems. This information can be used to develop concepts for predictive maintenance.
read more...Human Machine Interfaces are the key to the efficient operation and monitoring of machines and systems. As a cost-effective alternative to industrial PCs, HMIs form the first interface between man and machine. Due to Industry 4.0 and increasing networking, automation is changing and enabling new operating concepts.
read more...Audi production with Maxolution system solution. Audi has modernized the Brussels site and renewed the assembly lines for the production of the new e-tron. All transport units now have their own intelligent control systems and are networked with each other.
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The new system configurator and A-Tec motor starters took center stage at the SPS trade fair presentation by LQ Mechatronik-Systeme.
read more...Automation at low cost. Igus has presented its new Delta robot with a ten times larger workspace volume. This system for simple pick & place tasks is supplied as a pre-assembled kit or ready to install.
read more...Simufact has released a simulation solution for Direct Energy Deposition (DED) to improve the quality of such metal-based additive manufacturing processes.
read more...For production and manufacturing, the use of digital twins means a significant push towards automation. This article looks at what production-related companies should consider when working with the digital twin and what specific benefits they can expect from it.
read more...Selection of gripper models. The market for collaborative robotics is growing. The success of automation stands and falls with the choice of the right end-of-arm tooling (EoAT) - i.e. grippers, sensors or tool changers.
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