
The focus is on people
The European Engineering Industries Association (EUnited) is calling on companies and organizations to support the 'Good Work Charter' developed by the European robotics industry.

The European Engineering Industries Association (EUnited) is calling on companies and organizations to support the 'Good Work Charter' developed by the European robotics industry.

ArtiMinds Robotics presents new features and further developments of the no-code software solutions Robot Programming Suite (RPS) and Learning & Analytics for Robots (LAR).

The Hamburg-based company exoIQ has developed an active exoskeleton that provides up to 5 kg of power support per arm, making activities above the head and at chest height noticeably easier.

Safelog presents the latest generation of its agent-based AGV systems. The mobile transport robots can be used flexibly, quickly and reliably for various applications, even without a control station connection.

With the TX2-160L HDP, Stäubli is launching a robot for fiber laser cutting.

Thanks to its slim wrist, the 6-axis Motoman GP20 robot from Yaskawa is suitable for various handling and assembly tasks in small spaces, e.g. for loading/unloading machine tools, assembly or handling workpieces.

The robotics industry meets at Automatica in Munich and showcases the latest trends and topics relating to the mechanical helpers. Included: megatrends such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable production and man and machine.

The 5G high-speed mobile communications standard is also set to become a communication channel for service robots. Vodafone and Hyundai presented a corresponding solution at the Hannover Messe.

The N-220-2.7 (N-220) robot from Comau offers 220 kg payload, modular adjustment, direct kinematics, absolute calibration and improved algorithms.

The X Move transport platform from ek robotics combines features of the AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMR technology worlds in one model.
Increasing quality requirements and growing cost pressure are forcing electronics service providers to achieve a higher degree of automation. Frank Elektronik relies on a collaborative robotics solution from TQ.

Roboception adds the rc_viscore 3D stereo sensor to its product portfolio for industrial 3D image processing in robotics.
With inhomogeneous plant parks, integrating a wide variety of data sources is a challenge - not least for maintenance. However, communication between robots and the cloud, for example, is not rocket science.
At Logimat, Continental announces the start of series production of AMR for external customers. The automotive supplier founded the Continental Mobile Robots division to distribute the robot solutions.
followed up! - with Jan Quast, Coboworx
Making robotics accessible to small and medium-sized companies via a rental model: this was the claim made by the start-up Coboworx in 2019. Jan Quast explains the status quo.
In tool and mold making, the trend is towards fully automated cells with integrated handling in 24/7 full operation. Digitalization is a prerequisite. During the changeover, attention should be paid to involving the workforce.
Festo is launching what it claims is the world's first pneumatic cobot. The aim is to make it economical for SMEs, which are often characterized by manual work processes, to use cobots.

Kuka has completely redesigned the KR Quantec PA, which is now being launched in its second generation with optimized weight and centre of gravity as well as improved drive technology.
Robotic systems have become an integral part of everyday industrial life. In the future, the density of robots will continue to increase in all areas. Promising technologies can be found in the top 3 of the robotics category.

Igus expands its low-cost automation range with a drylin XXL room gantry robot.