International Federation of Robotics
The number of service robots for professional use has risen by 48% worldwide to a total of 158,000 units sold. Staff shortages are prompting many companies to automate with service robots.
Puls takes over Wiferon and thus all existing contracts, trademark rights and patents of the wireless charging specialist. In the medium term, users will benefit from Puls' global production capacities.
Dr. Bernd Heinrichs joined the top management team at Neura Robotics on October 1, 2023. As Chief Growth Officer (CGO), the doctor of computer science will steer the growth of the tech company.
The 'PolyScope X' software platform from Universal Robots has been specially developed for the automation of various tasks in machine tending.
With the analysis tool 'Sara' (for Smart Analytics Reporting Application) from ek robotics, customers and operators of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) can analyze their systems.
Compmall offers the 'PPC2-C15-ADL' panel PC in wide-screen and 4:3 formats, which can be used to combine the control, drive technology and visualization of a robot in a single device.
Interview with Sylke Schulz-Metzner
SPS 2023 is returning to pre-corona times: Over 1,200 exhibitors will present their latest automation technology products and solutions in 16 halls. Sylke Schulz-Metzner talks about new special shows and forums in the Computer&Automation interview.
Just because AI is currently in vogue doesn't mean that investments in machine learning and the like should be made headlong and rashly. Instead, it is important to plan precisely and proceed step by step.
Before robots become a real support, each of their movements must first be programmed in detail and precisely. This raises the question of whether this is better done online or offline. A plea.
With the HMIs of the 'JSmart' series, which are available in two variants, Exor has a range of operating panels in its program that are suitable for factory, ship and building automation.
Wachendorff Process Technology
Wachendorff Prozesstechnik presents the fanless automation solution 'Auhmi' from Aplex Technology. The series includes panel PCs (Auhmi-9) and displays (Auhmi-1), each in sizes from 10.1 to 21.5 inch TFT-LCD and IP66-certified front panel.
With the 'Core' PLC product family from Display Visions, process data can be shown on several displays or settings can be made via these displays.
Zebra Technologies published the results of its Global Warehousing Study 2023, which found that 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to introduce RFID by 2028 to increase inventory visibility and reduce stock-outs.
Robotics and the autonomy of systems promise high added value in the long term. The 'Advanced Industrial Robotic Applications Challenge' innovation competition was launched to see how the process automation market is prepared for this.
At Hannover Messe 2023, there was a lot of publicity for direct current (DC), as it could make an important contribution to the energy transition and sustainability, as the use of DC grids significantly reduces energy requirements in existing systems. The status quo.
Digitalization in factories has a downside when it comes to climate protection. Without a sustainable approach, it can lead to an increase in CO2 emissions, as digital processes generally require considerable amounts of energy.
The boundaries between device classes in automation are becoming increasingly blurred. Provided that the operating system allows for the integration of hardware and software as well as cloud and on-premises solutions. The u-OS operating system from Weidmüller takes this approach.
Entrepreneurs are finding that increasing the proportion of women in their organization is not progressing as desired. Highly qualified women often leave the company after a short time.
Endian has been dedicated to cybersecurity for 20 years. In this anniversary interview, CEO Raphael Vallazza explains why crises are always opportunities and why 15 years in the OT sector doesn't seem so long.
Keysight Technologies and Synopsys have partnered to provide IoT device manufacturers with a cybersecurity assessment solution. The aim is to ensure consumer protection.
