
Blechexpo and Schweisstec 2023
Focus on sustainability and automation
The 16th Blechexpo, together with the 9th Schweisstec from November 7 to 10, 2023, will be the meeting place for sheet metal processing.

At the Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair in Essen, Trumpf presented a robot for arc welding that calculates its own welding path. This is made possible by a smart sensor that automatically determines the welding points.

"Robotics Technology for Smart Automation"
The current cobot ecosystem, Motoman robots for handling, welding, palletizing and many other applications as well as robots "made in Europe" - these are the focal points at Yaskawa's Automatica stand.
Welding is one of the most complicated processes in the manufacturing process, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable personnel. Can this problem be solved by automating processes? Can or should the robot colleague replace the experienced welder? The automation of manual welding is a complex, multi-stage process.
Vehicle tracking through precise real-time localization: At the Mercedes-Benz Türk bus factory in Hoşdere, time-consuming searches and long search routes on the 36-hectare site are a thing of the past.
The company AWL-Techniek is a pioneer in the modularization of production lines. Turck supported the Dutch machine manufacturer with a decentralized safety concept for the implementation of the modular concept.

ABB invests in Scalable Robotics
ABB is entering into a strategic partnership with US start-up Scalable Robotics to expand its range of robotic welding solutions.

Combating the shortage of skilled workers
The shortage of skilled workers is a growing concern for companies in Germany and has reached record levels since the beginning of the year. Qualified junior staff such as welders, mechanics and electricians are desperately sought after - worldwide.

Universal Robots President Kim Povlsen took the time for an interview at the Automatica robotics trade fair. The conversation with INDUSTRIAL Production editor-in-chief Daniel Schilling focused on new cobot trends, welding technology and the UR partner network.
Kawasaki Robotics has a 300m2 stand at Automatica. Among other things, an arc welding system with linear axis and positioner from the K-Track and K-Positioner series will be on display.
Over the past two decades, Engelmann Schweißtechnik has established itself as a welding technology dealer and service provider in the Sauerland region.