The global inventory of industrial robots has reached a new record of around 3.9 million units. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) defines the key trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2024.

With the 'O2I' multicode reader, ifm shows how IO-Link can be used in modern vision systems. Applications can be found primarily in logistics.

Vision Components is launching what it claims is the world's first industrial-grade MIPI camera module with the 'IMX900' image sensor from Sony.

Leuze is extending the range of the '3C' series distance sensors with the 'ODT3CL1-2M' laser diffuse sensor.

The 'Motorized Roller o450' for direct integration into the conveyor system from Lenze has an output of 115 W and is therefore, according to the manufacturer, more than twice as powerful as comparable systems on the market.

The safety-certified 'cyber simco drive 2' servo controller from Wittenstein cyber motor is now available with a Profisafe interface.

SEW-Eurodrive manufactures mobile logistics assistants for pallet transportation. These driverless transport vehicles are developed from the 'Maxolution' technology kit for mobile transport and assistance systems.

Ondosense has developed a sensor solution for measuring the level of liquid metal with what it claims is unprecedented precision and reliability.

The 'HS35iQ' programmable encoder with 'PulseIQ' technology from Hengstler helps users with troubleshooting and thus reduces downtimes to a minimum.

Fibox is expanding its portfolio of robust Protection Windows to protect displays, switching and operating components from dirt, moisture and unauthorized access.

SPS - Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou ended on March 6 and the organizers are satisfied: 37,264 trade visitors gathered information from almost 700 exhibitors on 40,000 m². The renaming was rated positively.

SPS - Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou came to an end on March 6 and the organizers are satisfied: 37,264 visitors gathered information from almost 700 exhibitors on 40,000 m². The renaming was rated positively.

The Application Park is one of the highlights of this year's Hannover Messe. On display will be intelligent robot systems, autonomously driving devices in use, the latest AI applications in robotics, image recognition tools and virtual platforms.

ChatGPT was the hype topic last year. This technology is expected to enter the industry in 2024. A new series of articles explores the opportunities and challenges of ChatGPT for the industry.

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How will technologies such as 5G, TSN, Industrial Control as a Service or ChatGPT influence factory automation? You can find answers to these questions, among others, in the current issue of Computer&Automation. Integrated in the current issue: the special issue Safety&Security.

Festo cooperates with German automation partners and the Industrial Digital Twin Association to promote standardization and digitalization. The first automation components from Festo receive digital images.

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The 'Microdisplays & Sensors' business unit of the Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP will be integrated into the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS with retroactive effect from January 1, 2024.

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Vega opens two subsidiaries in Denmark and Sweden in spring 2024, bringing level and pressure measurement technology closer to customers.

Particularly lightweight drones with a high payload are required for photogrammetric surveying of industrial buildings and terrain topographies or as cargo drones in the logistics sector. Fraunhofer IZM has developed a special navigation unit for this purpose.

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Robots are ideally suited to complex handling and production processes. In combination with modern vision systems, they can also carry out demanding assembly operations or quality checks in the system cycle. A visit on site.

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