The founder and CEO of SVS-Vistek, Walter Denk, has taken his well-deserved retirement at the end of 2023. Robert Franz, who has already assumed the role of CEO for the German 2D vision companies within the TKH Group, will take over the management role of the innovative camera manufacturer SVS-Vistek.
Three new trade fairs under the umbrella of...
Messe Düsseldorf is expanding its competence in Turkey and is gaining three new, strong satellites for its global metal trade fair portfolio with the internationally important trade fairs for the metallurgy, foundry and aluminum industries - Ankiros/Turkcast and Aluexpo.
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Dr. Michael Berger has been appointed Managing Director of IDS Imaging Development Systems with effect from January 1. Jürgen Hartmann, founder and shareholder of the industrial camera manufacturer, is stepping down from the management board after 27 years at the helm of the company.
Next generation of robotics experts
Students from Nuremberg Institute of Technology Georg Simon Ohm visited the Igus plant in Cologne to deepen their knowledge of automation technology. Last July, they had already traveled to Bordeaux as Team Autonohm to take part in the 26th RoboCup World Championships with the low-cost cobot ReBeL from Igus.
Cooperation between Hannover Messe and DRV
Robotics is an integral part of the Hannover Messe. Robots of all shapes and sizes, from industrial robots and cobots to autonomous mobile robots, can be found throughout the exhibition grounds of the world's most important industrial trade fair. A special highlight this year is the Application Park in Hall 5, which has a strong partner at its side in the form of the German Robotics Association (DRV).
Efaflex celebrates 50 years of high-speed...
Since day one, Efaflex has wanted to use new technologies as early as possible and drive progress in the industry. This year, the family business is celebrating its 50th anniversary under the motto "Fast Forward".
With effect from March 1, 2024, the Greiner Supervisory Board has appointed ex-BASF board member Saori Dubourg as CEO. She succeeds Axel Kühner, who left the company at the turn of the year after 15 years.
The online voting for the products of the year 2024 started with the publication of the December issue of INDUSTRIAL Production and is open until February 18.
Avoiding contamination is a crucial aspect in the design of hygienic processing lines. However, manufacturers are often unsure when it comes to cleaning pipes, tanks and confined spaces with hard-to-reach shadow areas.
On January 17 and 18, the automation community kicked off the year at all about automation in the Hamburg-Schnelsen exhibition hall. In the packed exhibition hall, exhibitors advised and informed visitors from the entire northern region.
