Hanover Fair 2018
Intelligent robotics - enabler of Industry 4.0
Robotics is a key cornerstone of flexible manufacturing concepts on the way to Industry 4.0. Our video review shows what was on show at Hannover Messe 2018 in this regard.
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OEM partnership between Siemens and Schunk
Siemens PLM Software and the gripper manufacturer Schunk are entering into an OEM partnership with the aim of simplifying entry into the world of simulation of handling solutions.
read more...The video review
Hannover Messe is considered the world's most important industrial trade fair. Which topics were particularly important this year? What was there to see in concrete terms? The Computer&AUTOMATION trade fair film provides some insights.
read more...Sensitive lightweight robotics
Kuka presents the little brother of the 'LBR iiwa'
Six years ago, Kuka launched its first collaborative lightweight robot, the 'LBR iiwa'. Now it has a little brother.
read more...Hannover Messe 2018 / Closing figures
"Global hotspot for digital transformation"
Hannover Messe 2018 came to an end on April 27. For the first time, it was held together with the logistics trade fair CeMat and the leading trade fair IAMD. Around 210,000 visitors came to Hannover this year to attend the world's most important...
read more...Kuka Innovation Award 2018 presented
Kuka has chosen an outstanding concept in the field of human-machine collaboration: The 'CoAware' team convinced the jury with its demonstration in the fields of dynamic human modeling, image processing and interaction control for robots.
read more...The Hannover Messe 2018 in pictures
At Hannover Messe 2018, exhibitors demonstrated how digitalization and machine learning are increasingly taking shape. The Computer&AUTOMATION team has put together some exciting applications, products and impressions.
read more...Voith and Franka Emika establish joint venture
The Voith Technology Group has founded the joint venture 'Voith Robotics' with robot manufacturer Franka Emika. The new company, based in Munich, is set to become a global system provider for robot-supported automation in the digital age.
read more...Teradyne takes over Mobile Industrial Robots
Teradyne, a provider of automation technology for test and industrial applications, and the shareholders of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) have announced the acquisition of the previously privately held company. The purchase price is 121 million...
read more...Robotics Award 2018 for Heinz Berger Maschinenfabrik
A specialist in grinding and polishing technology is the winner of the Robotics Award 2018. Heinz Berger Maschinenfabrik from Wuppertal won the award with a process chain consisting of robot cells that is used as a polishing system for pots and pans.
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