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Autonomous transport systems. Mobile robot platforms offer potential for optimizing production. The joint research project FORobotics looks at mobile, ad-hoc cooperating robot teams, sub-project 3 "Task-oriented planning" deals with the planning and control of networked and mobile production resources.
read more...SMC has developed the ZP3P series vacuum cups to transport non-stable workpieces or film-wrapped objects. Thanks to their soft suction cup made of silicone rubber, wrinkling is reduced and the suction force is maintained.
read more...With the increasing automation of intralogistics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems and shuttle systems are becoming the decisive "employees". Igus offers high-performance polymers for their maintenance-free continuous use.
read more...Especially for use in automated guided vehicles (AGVs), ABM offers gearboxes that are compact in design and can be installed in a space-saving manner.
read more...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 guided vehicles (AGVs) have long been established in intralogistics. They transport various goods with different weights. The wheel drives and also the drives for lifting devices or load securing equipment must meet special requirements for this.
read more...Sigmatek is expanding its capacitive touch panel series with the ETT 412. The 4.3-inch HMI is suitable for simple operating and monitoring tasks in confined spaces and for mobile applications such as driverless transport systems in logistics.
read more...The market for transport robots is booming. Two trends can be identified: The number of platform manufacturers will continue to increase, with many of them already relying on cooperation with integrators. Secondly, transport robots are developing into self-learning system networks.
read more...Kollmorgen has appointed Alberto Favalessa, former Managing Director for Italy and Switzerland, as the new VP/GM for EMEA with immediate effect.
read more...5G mobile communications standard
The 5th generation is regarded as the enabling technology for Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT and autonomous vehicles. But how will 5G mobile technology be used in industry and automation technology? An analysis from the perspective of a system manufacturer.
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