In recent years, so-called lightweight robots have been developed. They are also known as collaborative robots or cobots. A group of scientists at RWTH Aachen University has researched how these mechanical helpers can be integrated into a system.
Autonomous systems are about to revolutionize factories and warehouses. This article shows how Simulink is used to set up a continuous pick-and-place workflow for a mobile manipulator such as the Kinova Gen3 on a mobile Husky robot.
The federal and state digital ministers are calling for rapid but moderate regulation of artificial intelligence in Europe. Without AI, there would be no competitiveness in the future, said Federal Digital Minister Volker Wissing (FDP).
The 'Mynitron' series for 16.2 mm installation openings from Georg Schlegel has been extended by a push-button version with spade terminals.
The 'DimensionControl Metal Profile Gauge (MPG)' from Micro-Epsilon is used for automatic profile measurements of long products made of steel, aluminum and non-ferrous metal and can be easily integrated into the production line thanks to its horseshoe-shaped frame.
Conta-Clip supplements its solutions for remote monitoring and control of processes and systems with the IoT portal 'Conta-Supervision'.
Industrial robots are increasingly being used for inspection and maintenance work, particularly in environments that are awkward, difficult to access or unsafe for humans. Integrating them into everyday working life is often a challenge. A pilot project aims to help.
umati enables networked machines to communicate with each other across manufacturers. The special show "Connected Machines - umati@automatica" shows how this works.
The German robotics and automation industry expects sector growth of 9% to 15.7 billion euros in 2023. Patrick Schwarzkopf, Managing Director of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association, comments on current trends and developments.
Making industrial robotics accessible and easier to use for manufacturing SMEs is the aim of the collaboration between Intrinsic and Siemens. More efficient interfaces between automation and robotics systems are being researched.
The robotics market has been experiencing enormous growth for years. The mechanical helpers are used in many sectors - industry, logistics, retail and medical technology. They can be used to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy in production processes.
The Oncite Digital Production System from German Edge Cloud has now become the first solution to be certified by Catena-X. The production management system thus provides companies in the automotive industry's manufacturing environment with very easy access to the ecosystem.
The five brands of the GHM Group, suppliers of industrial flow and level measurement technology, monitoring electronics, handheld measuring devices and environmental measurement technology, will be merged into a single company called Senseca from January 1, 2024.
Parasoft's automated test solution for embedded software development in C/C++ enables companies to meet the SIL requirements of the IEC 61508 standard to ensure functional safety in industrial automation.
Around half of employees in Germany see robots as a way of helping to overcome the shortage of skilled workers - according to one of the results of the automatica 2023 trend index, for which a market research institute surveyed 1,000 employees in Germany.
Suitable transport structures in intralogistics are a prerequisite in all industries in order to withstand competitive pressure in the future. The basis for this is comprehensive automation, which would be inconceivable without an armada of powerful micromotors.
The e-paper for the special issue
Intelligent sensor technology always requires smooth interaction with software and surrounding systems. The examples in this e-paper demonstrate what this can look like in individual cases. This shows that team play counts - in sensor technology as in life.
As part of the international automation platform SCIO Automation, Vescon will be showcasing its virtual engineering solutions. In addition to virtual commissioning, these include the 360° collaboration software for project engineering and management in plant construction 'SO3'.
With 'RoboLive', Dressler Automation has developed a solution for the commissioning, analysis and quality assurance of robot-supported production systems - with five elements for identifying, eliminating and preventing weak points before and during production.
ABB has launched a Robotics Ecosystem Program. In collaboration with global partners, the program offers end users and system integrators easy access to fully compatible robotics packages, including certified peripherals and software solutions.
