Grinding instead of new production
The RoboGrind research project aims to use an AI-based, flexible automation solution for robot-assisted surface processing to make the remanufacturing of worn components competitive with new production.
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The RoboGrind research project aims to use an AI-based, flexible automation solution for robot-assisted surface processing to make the remanufacturing of worn components competitive with new production.
One of Loka Metallverarbeitung's core competencies is welding processes. An unexpectedly intensively used solution at Loka comes from the start-up WSoptics: the use of a laser cutting system as an automatic welding machine.
... beats in the metalworking industry in Germany. Reason enough to focus on this topic in the current issue. A major topic is networking and digitalization, as in the report on Pitmatec Zerspanung in Ellwangen (from page 10), a young company that has been preparing its processes for Industry 4.
Integration of robot-based production cells
The ISW at the University of Stuttgart researches the use of industrial robots for machining tasks and develops automation concepts that support the integration of robot-based production cells in companies.

In electrical engineering and the electrical industry, technical springs such as shaped springs, flat springs, compression springs and contact springs are used in a wide variety of functions. Gutekunst Formfedern specializes in the manufacture of individual springs.

Sandvik Coromant is expanding its range of high-performance taps.
Visomax Coating has found an intelligent solution for its systems for the post-treatment of coated surfaces in order to easily program new robot applications for the force-controlled surface treatment of grinding and polishing processes.

With the innovative 3D Automatic Unpacking Station, HP and the Rösler brand AM Solutions - 3D post processing technology are presenting the first jointly developed product of the cooperation that was concluded around a year ago.

MAW Werkzeugmaschinen will be showcasing its latest processes at GrindTec, the specialist trade fair for grinding technology. The trade fair will take place from November 10 to 13, 2020 at Messe Augsburg.
NSK warehouse in recycling plant
A recycling company was experiencing regular breakdowns of the storage units on the conveyor belt of a waste sorting system. After converting to NSK storage units, the operator saved 51,174 euros per year.