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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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 industrial trade fair.
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...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 euros.
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.
read more..."Robots create jobs"
The rapid expansion of industrial robots is leading to a positive job balance in companies: In addition to tasks that are now performed by machines, new activities have been created for employees. This is the conclusion of a ZEW study.
read more...Overview of robotics and automation
Distrelec, online retailer for electronics, has published the 'Robotics and Automation Guide'. This is intended to support the development and maintenance of robotics and automation systems. Computer&AUTOMATION offers the guide for download.
read more...Industry 4.0 - a digital two-tier society?
Hannover Messe 2018 opens its doors in just a few days. Among all the euphoria that the topic of Industry 4.0 is currently generating everywhere, there are also critical voices. Some fear that small and medium-sized companies in particular could be left behind.
read more...Pilz wants to grow further with robotics
Pilz, a provider of safe automation, was able to increase its turnover by over 10% in the 2017 financial year. One area in which the Ostfildern-based company has high hopes for the future is service robotics.
read more...Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
More 'sensitivity' for the robot
Intelligent robots perceive their surroundings and react to them. To do this, they need sensors that simultaneously detect various physical events. This is a topic that researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are currently working on.
read more...Stäubli presents autonomous driving system
Last year, Stäubli presented its approach to autonomous robot systems for the first time and initially tested the concept extensively in its own production facilities. Now 'HelMo' - the name of the solution - has 'grown up'.
read more...What exoskeletons can do
They combine human intelligence with machine power by supporting or amplifying the wearer's movements - we are talking about exoskeletons. Initially developed for medical and military purposes, they are now on the cusp of industrial use.
read more...Frame made of extruded anodized aluminium
The specially protected linear axes of the Plus System product family from Rollon act as the basis for multi-axis systems, Cartesian axis robots or the linear movement of SCARA robots. The system consists of the three product series 'ELM', 'Robot' and 'SC'.
read more...Artificial intelligence on the ISS
With 'CIMON' - the world's first flying and autonomously operating astronaut assistant - scientists are sending artificial intelligence to the International Space Station ISS in summer 2018. The details of the project by DLR, Airbus, IBM and LMU.
read more...Körber Group invests in Magazino
The international technology group Körber is investing in the Munich-based robotics start-up Magazino. Among other things, the investment is intended to strengthen the digitalization initiatives in the Group's Business Area Logistics Systems.
read more...Producing according to the matrix concept
Kuka opens SmartProduction Center
On March 20, Kuka will officially open the new 'SmartProduction Center' in Augsburg. Customers and partners will be able to experience live what is behind the idea of matrix production.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
All-time high in global robot density
The automation of economies worldwide is running at full speed: with an average robot density of 74 units per 10,000 employees, the global average in the manufacturing industry has reached a new record. Germany is in 3rd place worldwide.
read more...Record sales - profit shrinks
Kuka has published preliminary figures for the 2017 financial year. In terms of turnover, the Group achieved significant double-digit growth. However, profits were in the red due to high investments and acquisitions.
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