In a six-part series, SCOPE will be accompanying the Sage introduction at KW Automotive virtually live over the next few months.
International Federation of Robotics
Sales of industrial robots have recovered: Worldwide, the number had risen to a new record of 486,800 installed units - an increase of 27% compared to the previous year. These are the results of the preliminary figures for 2021 from the International Federation of Robotics.
A medium-sized machine tool manufacturer successfully networked its production facilities with the company software.
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The recycling machine specialist integrates Ixon Cloud functions into its products, offering its customers real added value.
The standard paves the way for an unhindered flow of data across all levels of the automation pyramid.
Ixon CEO Willem Hofmans talks in an interview about the market situation and growth opportunities for machine manufacturers.
After the postponement to June, many exhibitors had to cancel their participation in the metalworking trade fair. The VDW organizers are nevertheless satisfied and are looking to the future.
Liebherr-Verzahntechnik has been manufacturing unmanned at its Kempten site for years. This is despite the fact that none of its machines come off the production line in series. The fact that the company produces efficiently, on time and with a high level of quality despite the high degree of individualization of its products is due to the close integration of the software solutions used.
The Weidmüller Group can look back on an outstanding 2021 and is extremely satisfied with the results for the past year. Weidmüller achieved a turnover of 960 million euros in 2021. This is 21 percent more than in the previous year.
What role will automation and robotics play for industry in the future? Which developments and technologies will shape the work of tomorrow and how important will AI become? automatica, which took place in Munich from June 21 to 24, 2022, provided answers to these questions as well as numerous innovations and trends.
The ebm-papst Group, technology leader in fans and motors, is continuing its global growth course.
