Hanover Fair 2017Creating new values
Where will new added value be created when the digital age finds its way into factories and energy systems? The Hannover Messe from April 24 to 28 aims to provide answers to this question with a record number of applications.
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... the 'Franka Emika' from the Munich-based start-up KBee, which was founded in 2013 and in which Kuka recently acquired a 40% stake. The sensitive robot arm can move payloads of up to 3 kg, making it suitable for testing or assembly tasks in electronics production, for example. A special feature: the Franka Emika is designed as an out-of-the-box solution and should be able to be put into operation by anyone without programming knowledge within a few minutes. Another powerful argument: ...