Researchers at the Barkhausen Institute and TU Dresden have developed a casting robot prototype. From the end of August, it will be making its first test rounds in the listed Pillnitz Palace Park.

During the third plenary session of the Central Committee, China repositioned its economic policy and announced a technology-centered approach. Chinese robot manufacturers are strategically preparing for this.

Denso Robotics introduces a range of enhanced or new programming options for Denso robots - from the 'Orin2' SDK platform to 'Blockly' and ROS (Robot Operating System) programming with an update to ROS2.

The ability of a robot to react to external inputs or stimuli distinguishes it from a machine. The crucial link between the robot and its environment are sensors that enable the robot to perceive and interpret stimuli.

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Sustainable production using renewable energies begins with the establishment of an industrial DC grid. A multifunctional DC switching device is responsible for switching, protecting, monitoring and precharging DC sectors.

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Yamaha Robotics launches the RCX3-SMU functional safety option for the 'RCX340' robot controller for SCARA and Cartesian robots with three or more axes.

Carrybots, a specialist in mobile robotics, is a new partner in the Körber supply chain ecosystem. The aim of this collaboration is to strengthen the position of both companies in intralogistics. Herbie" enables robot-based goods-to-person processes.

Coval has redeveloped the carbon face gripper 'CVGC'. The new generation also takes into account current and future trends in the market for collaborative robots.

The start-up Anybrid from Dresden makes injection molding production individual and flexible. A three-dimensional chain from Igus helps with cable routing on the robot arm.

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The World Robot Conference 2024 showed the world new versions of humanoid robots. The exhibition areas were dedicated to the topics of "Industrial Robots", "Service Robots", "Special Robots" and "Artificial Intelligence".

Ankush Malhotra has been appointed as the new Group CEO of the technology and automation company Element Logic. He succeeds Dag-Adler Blakseth, who co-founded the company almost 40 years ago.

Short changeover times are crucial when processing different workpieces. A pick & place robot is designed to help with optimization. The same standardized interface between the robot and higher-level control system is used for all robot geometries.

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With an accuracy class of 0.02 to 0.05 and a nominal force range of 200 N to 630 kN, GTM's 'K series' force transducers are the 'premier class' of the supplier's force sensors.

Fortec Power offers the AC/DC power supply units of the 'NGB1200' series from Advanced Energy. They have ITE and medical safety approvals.

Getac launches the next generation of 'F110' and 'K120' tablets: The new F110 is suitable for use in a variety of harsh outdoor and indoor scenarios.

Order intake in the German machine tool industry fell by 28% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. A stabilization is not expected until the end of the year, as the VDW reports.

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Some SMEs are reluctant to introduce automation solutions because they perceive them as complicated, expensive and time-consuming. Peter Lange from Omron gives four tips to help simplify automation.

For Europe to become climate-neutral, the circular economy must be introduced into all production processes. These circular processes offer enormous potential for medium-sized mechanical and plant engineering companies. The announced Circular Economy Act is an important signal.

The current study "Frends Energy Insight 2024" sheds light on the status of digital transformation and automation in the German energy sector. The results show considerable deficits.

The Siemens subsidiary Alpha Verteilertechnik claims to offer the first control cabinet for industry made entirely of green steel.